History Race Religion The Mysterious Origins of Deity Altars in Carparks and Hawker Centres You might have seen them around— altars located at hawker centres, bus interchanges, and dimly lit carparks. While Taoist in origins, these altars enjoy patronage even by Hindus and Muslims. It's Singapore multiculturalism at its best. Its origins, however, remains rather murky. by Sin Ka Lam October 21, 2022