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Haw Par Villa is a Chinese mythological theme park in Singapore, located along Pasir Panjang Road. The park, originally called "Tiger Balm Gardens", was constructed in 1937 by the brothers Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par, the developers of Tiger Balm, as a venue for teaching traditional Chinese values. The park was renamed Haw Par Villa in 1985. The most popular part of the theme park is the 10 courts of hell (Previously 18 courts). Parents usually bring their children the view this exhibit as an effective means of educating them on the repercussions of committing sins.