Home to Singapore’s oldest surviving dragon kiln, Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle has been manufacturing remarkable earthenware for 55 years

Originating from China, the dragon kiln, also known as longyao, is a traditional brick kiln with more than 3000 years of history. It was first introduced to Singapore by Chinese migrants. Built in 1940, the dragon kiln in our story lies under the roof of Thow Kwang as one of the oldest-surviving, wood-firing, brick-built kiln in Singapore. Just last month, Thow Kwang’s dragon kiln received the National Heritage Board’s The Stewards of Singapore’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Award.