The history of Singapore Lam Ann Association is closely related to Hong San See Temple. In the 16th year of Daoguang reign of the Qing Dynasty (1836), the Nanan sage Liang Rengui and others built the Hong San See Temple near Qingshan Pavilion (Wali Street at Tanjong Pagar MRT Station). In the 7th year of Tongzhi, the former sages Cai Pengnan, Song Qilin and others initiated the renovation project of the temple. At the 33rd year of Guangxu, the area was affected by urban development and had to relocate. The temple was compensated with 50,000 dollars. After searching for sometimes, the committee members decided on the current site, Mohamad Sultan Road, to build a new temple. Before the relocation, Hong San See Temple had already become a gathering place for Nanan people. After the new temple was built, the committee decided to establish a school, Nanming School, in the temple to provide education to nearby children. It then attracted more and more people from all over the place to come and participate in our activities more enthusiastically.
