She Can Drive! - Beautiful Moon Over the Burma Road

During the Sino-Japanese War, the perilous Burma Road was kept alive by 3,200 Nanyang Volunteers (drivers and mechanics) from Southeast Asia. They were recruited right here by the China Relief Fund—the first regional Chinese organization in Nanyang history.

While most assume these volunteers were exclusively men, four extraordinary women also answered the call! They braved the dangerous mountain turns, deadly air raids, accidents, and malaria.

This tour pays tribute to one of these heroines, Lee Yue Mei. Her thrilling undercover service and tragic postwar life reflect the immense challenges faced by the volunteers. Her story also reveals why this vital history was hidden from the public eye until recently.
There is no better place to honor their legacy than the Ee Hoe Hean Club, the historic wartime headquarters of the China Relief Fund.

Note: This entire tour is conducted indoors with full air-conditioning. No need to worry about the outdoor heat, haze, or rain!

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About the tour guide: Chan CW has a Master's in Social Anthropology from the London School of Economics (LSE) and is a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute, UK. He is an independent scholar and a filmmaker.

He is the author of "Light on the Lotus Hill” and has published papers such as "Why is Guan Yin Not Wearing Channel? " and "The Peony and the Rose: Social Change and Fragrance Marketing in China's Bath Market.”

His award-winning films include "Light on the Lotus Hill," "Lion's Roar, Africa," "Saving Sawyer T. Rabbit," and "Year of the Dog," etc.

Chan's research interests include Singapore heritage, Chinese history, Buddhism, animal welfare, and fragrances.

Tour information:
1) This is a walking tour, so please wear something comfortable and nonslip comfortable walking shoes
2) The tour is indoors, so there is no need to worry about rain or direct sun!
3) Insurance not included. Please make your arrangements.