Changi chapel : interior



Photograph

22 Nov 2003

Photographed By M. Ashif Padili

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This is an angled view of the interior of Changi chapel showing the altar, a lectern and a notice board full of paper notes and some small red flowers on the wooden plank wall pieced together with nails. On the altar, a cross is seen through a glass box nailed to the wooden wall and two brass candle holders. A plastic box is laid on the altar containing more notes and red flowers. A skylight has also been constructed in the wooden ceiling. Title devised by Library staff.


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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.

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