Chan Boon Seng (Bukit Brown)

The tomb of Chan Boon Seng is unique because it has Malay, English and Chinese written on his tomb. The tomb reads; 

曾文生

Chan Boon Seng

Age 35 Years

Tahon Naga

Born Bulan 9 Hari 14

Died Bulan 6 Hari 25

3rd August 1926

No. C. 36

What is interesting is that Chan Boon Seng was probably born in 1892 based on the words Tahon Naga. Naga could be translated to mean Serpent (from Sanskirt) and hence may be interpreted as being born on the year of the snake. For me i take it from a different perspective as Naga in Baba Malay (as Chan Boon Seng would have spoken when he was alive) means Dragon. So i will take it that he was born in the Year of the Dragon. Year of  Snake in baba malay would have been Ulair or Ular. 

Chan Boon Seng tomb (2021)

In the recent visit in July 20026, i realise i missed out important information. Beneath his altar table are the names of his daughters -

Chan Boon Seng's Daughters: Chan Guek Eng, Chan Guek Leng, Chan Guek Choo, Chan Guek Lian.

Chan Boon Seng tomb (photo taken in 2026)

Location of tomb 

Chan Boon Seng tomb is located at Block 1 Division C, plot 36
 

Chan Boon Seng tomb in Bukit Brown