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Seek Sophie | Leica: The Lost Art of Effigy-Making
Explore hidden Taoist shrines and meet the unseen communities keeping them alive
DURATION
2 hours
Booking type
Join-in trip
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At location
Group size
Up to 8 guests
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Capture the Hidden World of Effigy Making with a Leica
Step into the twilight back alleys of Singapore’s CBD, where the past lingers in quiet corners. On this exclusive Seek Sophie | Leica experience, you'll document the secret world of Taoist effigy making—an ancient craft practiced in the shadows of the city’s modern skyline.With a Leica camera in hand, guided by a Leica Akademie Instructor, you’ll capture the delicate art of crafting paper effigies—intricate creations that hold deep spiritual meaning yet are destined to be burned.This is a rare opportunity to witness a centuries-old ritual before it disappears, revealing a side of Singapore that few get to see. For those who love documentary photography, cultural storytelling, and uncovering Singapore’s hidden heritage, this is a unique chance to experience a fading tradition through the lens of a Leica.Limited Edition Experience🗓 Only on 19 April & 17 May 2025, with 8 spots per date.What to ExpectExplore the hidden alleys of the CBD at twilight, where history and modernity collide.See Taoist effigy making up close, an intricate tradition passed down for generations.Meet the artisans, temple caretakers, and street hawkers who have quietly kept these traditions alive.Document a disappearing world, where age-old rituals adapt to survive in a fast-changing city.Use a Leica camera for the session, provided exclusively for participants.Receive expert guidance from Leica Akademie Instructor KC Eng, learning how to craft a compelling visual story while capturing light, shadow, and emotion in your shots.Good to Know:No prior photography experience needed—this is perfect for documentary photography lovers and cultural storytellers.The walk is easy-paced but involves exploring hidden back alleys and small shrines.Leica cameras will be provided, so no need to bring your own gear.A Vanishing Craft of Effigy Making Tucked away amidst gleaming skyscrapers are small Taoist shrines and workshops where artisans shape paper and bamboo into deities, warriors, and mythical figures. Here, effigy makers continue a tradition passed down through generations, creating elaborate offerings meant to bridge the worlds of the living and the dead.As you explore, meet the unseen keepers of this craft—street hawkers, cardboard collectors, and temple caretakers—who have quietly kept these traditions alive despite the relentless push of modernisation. Some of these hidden shrines are disappearing, while others are adapting to survive, revealing a side of Singapore’s history that isn’t found in textbooks.Seek Sophie | Leica: One-of-a-Kind ExperienceSeek Sophie and Leica have teamed up to bring you this exclusive experience—designed for those who love exploring hidden worlds through their lens. What better way to uncover Singapore’s lost stories than with a legendary Leica camera in hand? Every guest on these exclusive experiences will get to use a Leica, capturing the fading stories of forgotten crafts, lost rituals, and hidden spaces before they disappear. Through photography, we celebrate the people and places that have quietly shaped Singapore’s history—preserving them, one shot at a time.
Experience highlights
Witness Taoist effigy making up close
Shoot with a Leica, guided by an expert
Capture twilight contrasts of old & new
What You’ll be Doing
Discover the hidden shrines of Singapore's back alleys and meet the family and communities keeping this tradition alive
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What’s Included
Loaned Leica camera
Leica Akademie Instructor
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Select Time for 09 Mar 2025
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Where we'll meet
Start Point
Meet-up at Either Clarke Quay or Chinatown MRT(Clarke Quay MRT Station (NE5), Eu Tong Sen Street, Singapore)
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- End at Start Point(s)
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Suitability / Accessibility
- Recommended Age: 18+
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- CancellationCancel 7 days before activity for a full refund
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$99.65 SGD/person
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This exclusive experience is curated by the Leica Akademie team, part of Leica Camera AG, a globally renowned manufacturer of premium cameras and sports optics. With a legacy of exceptional German craftsmanship, industrial design, and cutting-edge technology, Leica has shaped the world of photography for over a century.
Through the Leica Akademie, you’ll not only step deeper into the art of photography but also uncover Singapore’s hidden stories. These carefully curated experiences take you beyond the usual sights, revealing forgotten places and untold histories—all under the expert guidance of a Leica Akademie instructor.
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SD card (for the Leica camera)
USB-C cable + charger (for the Leica camera)
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