Char Kway Teow Stall Owner Faces Uncertain Future as Kusu Island Pilgrimage Declines

Char Kway Teow Stall Owner Faces Uncertain Future as Kusu Island Pilgrimage Declines

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Kusu Island, once bustling during pilgrimage season, has seen a significant decline in visitors in recent years. Hoo Tiang Lai, a 65-year-old hawker who has served char kway teow there for over 40 years, is uncertain about his future as the number of stalls has dropped from 20 to just 3. This change marks a shift in the island's traditional pilgrimage atmosphere.

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