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Only $70 for coolies, towkays and the gig economy!
From its origins as a Free Port, follow the trails of Towkays and Coolies along the Quays and Market places of Singapore. Discover temples hidden in plain sight, visit the house of a Triad boss, touch an original Coolie coin and understand how their daily Gig economy had similarities and parallels to today economy.

- Explore the huge divides between the Agent recruiters and their indentured Piglets, as the labourers were sometimes called, the role of Indian money lenders, subsidised gambling trains, and how the Coolie coin system effectively removed real cash rewards.
- This tour will upend many of your assumptions and show things in a new light
- Explore historic UNESCO Temples which were used as a hang-out by coolies and also to boost love luck with incense sticks!
- Understand why coolies were sometimes called Piglets, how they were paid by Gigs and how they could spend it.
- Find out about the original subsidised Gambling trains to Malaysia!
- Enjoy a refreshing themed tea inspired drink as you explore the former house of a Triad Boss, and a Coolie coin themed cookie!
- Receive a Coolie coin Cookie as a gift, while you explore.

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-> Coolies, Towkays and the Gig Economy; $70