Who is Campbell Lane named after?
Sir Colin Campbell.
What is the significance of the flower garlands?
Can you find the information board on “The Shop of P. Govindasamy Pillai”? What does it tell you about the man?
Yes, we found the information board.
He began his life as a lowly immigrant, but went on to become the king of the textile industry, a social reformer and philanthropist, and is now a local legend.
He came to Singapore in 1905 with 13 rupees in his hands and initially, lived off the charity of a generous Indian family. He found employment in Serangoon Road as an assistant in a sundry shop. Finally, in 1929, he got the got the opportunity to buy over the shop upon the owner’s death. He then embarked on a new retail career involving quality textiles and sarees, and soon became very successful. Not forgetting his humble roots, he always lent a helping hands to others and helped out in many worthy causes.
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