Even though the New World was, in some ways, inspired by Shanghai’s amusement parks, it still possessed its distinct flavour. While those amusement parks in Shanghai were situated in the most bustling city districts, the New World was located at the suburbs of Jalan Besar, away from the Central Area. [5] Furthermore, the open-air concept, which remained permanent throughout its operation, was perfect for Singapore’s weather. Unlike Shanghai’s harsh climate, Singapore’s tropical weather provides a pleasant environment for outdoor night entertainment activities at New World [6]. Audiences could bask in the moonlight and enjoy the cool night breeze while enjoying performances in the alfresco park. Most importantly, the entertainment performances catered to the interests of their audience. Colonial Singapore had a multi-racial migrant society [7], resulting in the diverse cultural backgrounds of the patrons who visited the New World. The New World took this into account and put up a variety of entertainment performances to suit the taste of their audience.