Chang Yang Fa draft 1
Biography
Chang Yang Fa (Chinese: 张延发; pinyin: Zhāng YánFā; born 1948)[1] is a Singaporean collector and the founder of the MINT Museum of Toys[2]. He is recognized globally for his collection of over 50,000 vintage toys and childhood memorabilia, which is considered one of the most comprehensive of its kind in Southeast Asia. His efforts in preserving material culture led to the establishment of the first purpose-built museum for toys in the world.
Early Life and Education
Chang Yang Fa was born in Indonesia and moved to Singapore at a young age. He was educated in Singapore and later pursued further studies in the United Kingdom. Notably, Chang was a member of Singapore's inaugural cohort of National Service (NS) in 1967.[3]
References
- ↑ Zhang, HeYang. "小玩偶大时代 走进MINT玩具博物馆唤醒内心"小孩"". ZaobaoSG. ZaobaoSG. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ↑ Novia, Jessica (10 August 2024). "Treasure hunters: Meet the collectors archiving Singapore's history". The Straits Times. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ↑ "Interview: Chang Yang Fa - BK Magazine Online | The insider's guide to Bangkok". https://www.bkmagazine.com/. Retrieved 6 February 2026. External link in
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