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National Library Board Singapore 2010.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. 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They are an acculturated community of Southern Chinese domiciled in the colonial Straits Settlements\r\nsince they first settled in Malacca in the 16th century. Books about the Babas and by Babas are found in the National Library's Singapore and Southeast Asian Collections. They serve as a window into the community, providing a peek into their lives, stories and values. An important source is the recently published \"A Baba Bibliography : a select annotated listing of sources on the Peranakan Chinese in Singapore and Malaysia\". It contains more than 1,500 annotated citations of books, chapters in books, magazine and newspaper articles, websites and audiovisual resources on the subject. 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The festival falls on the 14th day of the dark fortnight in the Tamil month of Aipasi (mid-October to mid-November), and celebrates the triumph of good over evil as well as light over darkness. Although Deepavali is a Hindu festival, it is also celebrated by Indians of other religions, such as the Sikhs and the Jains. A gazetted public holiday in Singapore, public festivities during Deepavali are concentrated in the Little India area.","table_of_contents":"[Deepavali] -- Origins -- Traditional practices -- Public celebrations in Singapore -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Divali|Hinduism--Customs and practices|Ethnic festivals--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Ethnic festivals {18338049}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":15,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/book-detail?cmsuuid=0a97c592-96f7-43ad-815c-bbb895c5cf80","identifier_uuid":"0a97c592-96f7-43ad-815c-bbb895c5cf80","title":"南洋民族问题之研究 : 南洋研究 (十一)","alternative":"Nanyang min zu wen ti zhi yan jiu : Nanyang yan jiu (十一)","creator":"Wang-Chen, Hsiu Chin, 1922-1983","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"15/7/1947","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"这是陈秀锦在报章上发表有关南洋民族问题的一系列文章. 共十二篇, 本篇刊于一九四七年七月十五日.","table_of_contents":"NA","subject_lcsh":"Ethnology--Southeast Asia|Southeast Asia--History","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"chi","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Donors' Collections>>Wang Tso and Hsiu Chin Collection 王佐与陈秀锦珍藏|NLB Collections>>LKCRL Collections>>Chinese Collection|NLB Collections>>LKCRL Collections>>Southeast Asian Collection|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Heritage Collection {10125}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2010.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":16,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=0d2d4bea-9182-4ac5-8d8a-041fad2a9d31","identifier_uuid":"0d2d4bea-9182-4ac5-8d8a-041fad2a9d31","title":"Satay Club","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Nor-Afidah Abd Rahman","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"12/8/2006","has_part_uuid":"199101fc-765b-472d-b7b8-86a8acf1f703","description":"NA","abstract":"The Satay Club was an open-air food centre filled with hawkers selling satay, a popular local skewered meat dish. Previously located at Queen Elizabeth Walk, the Satay Club was demolished in 1995 to make way for Esplanade — Theatres on the Bay and the Nicoll Highway extension. The Satay Club offered decent and affordable outdoor dining in the downtown area.","table_of_contents":"[Satay club] -- The first Satay Club -- The Satay Club at the Esplanade -- Closure -- Later developments -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Skewer cookery--Singapore|Outdoor cookery--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Streets and Places {18336099}|Ethnic foods {18336133}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":17,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=0d44bd6f-4baa-4b31-ac59-facc796c0996","identifier_uuid":"0d44bd6f-4baa-4b31-ac59-facc796c0996","title":"Cathay-Keris Studio","alternative":"Cathay Keris Studio","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Lee, Gracie|Nor-Afidah Abd Rahman","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"5/5/2006","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Formed in 1953, Cathay-Keris Studio was one of two key film producers (the other being Shaw Brothers) during the peak of filmmaking in Singapore in the 1950s and 1960s. The studio produced many black-and-white Malay films, and later also had co-productions with French and Hong Kong filmmakers. In 1960, Cathay-Keris produced Singapore’s first Chinese-language film, Lion City. The company ceased film production in 1973.","table_of_contents":"[Cathay-Keris Studio] -- Background -- Establishment -- Malay-language films -- Challenges -- Ho's departure -- High-budget productions -- Final days -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Motion picture studios--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Arts {18336109}|Organisations {18455234}|Performing Arts {18336117}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":18,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=0e703df2-ff86-4281-b4c0-e413b0b80277","identifier_uuid":"0e703df2-ff86-4281-b4c0-e413b0b80277","title":"Otak-otak","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Bonny","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"22/6/1999","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Otak-otak, also known as otah, is a dish of Malay and Peranakan origins. It is a blend of raw fish, chopped onions, coconut milk, herbs and spices bound together with egg. The puree is usually wrapped in a banana leaf and grilled over an open charcoal fire or in the oven. The dish can also be prepared by steaming the wrapped puree in a wok filled with boiling water till the fish is fully cooked. Otak-otak is commonly served as an accompaniment to a meal of nasi lemak.","table_of_contents":"[Otak-otak] -- Description -- Variations -- References -- Further resource.","subject_lcsh":"Cooking, Malay|Cooking, Peranakan|Cooking, Singaporean","subject_singheritage":"Ethnic foods {18336133}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":19,"identifier_uri":"https://biblioasia.nlb.gov.sg/vol-9/issue-4/jan-march-2014/kampung-living-singapore","identifier_uuid":"0e793fcc-c7c1-4f31-991c-dc7562564c73","title":"Kampong Living: A - Z","alternative":"NA","creator":"Nor Afidah Abd Rahman","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"NA","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"NA","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Lists and describes in alphabetical order from A-Z, the common sights, childhood games, items, people and occupations that one would associate with the kampong life before the 1970s, which many older Singaporeans who had lived in that period will be able to relate to.","table_of_contents":"NA","subject_lcsh":"Country life--Singapore|Singapore--Social life and customs--20th century|Singapore--History|Housing, Rural--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Publications>>BiblioAsia {16180172}|NLB Collections>>Index to Singapore Information {16145204}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"NA"},{"_id":20,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=0ecf8d78-e17f-44e4-a4a2-6de00e03bc54","identifier_uuid":"0ecf8d78-e17f-44e4-a4a2-6de00e03bc54","title":"Telok Ayer Street","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Zaubidah Mohamed","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"18/8/2002","has_part_uuid":"e132145f-19e1-4f08-a95d-ba51eb0377d0","description":"NA","abstract":"Telok Ayer Street extends from Market Street to Anson Road. Telok Ayer was designated a Chinese district by Stamford Raffles in 1822 and gained prominence in the 1820s because it served as the landing site for early immigrants. This led to a concentration of religious buildings and Chinese clan associations along the street. The street thus gives a useful insight into the life of early Chinese immigrants.","table_of_contents":"[Telok Ayer Street] -- History -- Description -- Variant names -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Street names--Singapore|Immigrants--Singapore|Urbanization--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Urban planning {18336138}|Streets and Places {18336099}|Customs {18336131}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":21,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=0f09b507-3994-4487-8f70-6c82037846a1","identifier_uuid":"0f09b507-3994-4487-8f70-6c82037846a1","title":"Rendang","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Joanna Hwang Soo","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"11/2/2011","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Rendang is a popular dish made with meat stewed in coconut milk and spices. Believed to originate in West Sumatra, Indonesia, by the Minangkabau people, the dish is commonly found in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.","table_of_contents":"[Rendang] -- Description -- History -- Variants -- Author -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Cooking (Meat)--Southeast Asia","subject_singheritage":"Ethnic foods {18336133}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":22,"identifier_uri":"NA","identifier_uuid":"102EEE0B-92E4-4215-86E6-0AC5445E92F2","title":"Indian migration into Malaya and Singapore during the British period","alternative":"NA","creator":"Makeswary Periasamy","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"2007-10","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"Article published in BiblioAsia, v. 3, issue 3 (Oct. 2007), p. 4-11.","abstract":"The term “Indian” refers to the people originating from the Indian subcontinent, which comprises India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives. As a community, Indians have played an important role in the historical, economic, cultural and political development of Singapore. The arrival of Indians to Singapore reflects the long, historic association the Southeast Asian region has had with India. Before the 19th century, contact between India and Southeast Asia was characterised by a movement of goods and ideas. The nature of this contact somewhat changed with the British occupation of Malaya. Instead of merchants, traders and adventurers, more migrant labourers arrived at the region. The Indian community in Singapore has come a long way from its days of being migrants. Though a minority, the Indian community is a vibrant and diverse group that has made significant contributions to the overall development of Singapore, and continues to do so.","table_of_contents":"Introduction -- Early contacts between India and Southeast Asia -- Indian migration during British period -- Indenture labour system -- Kangany system -- Profile of migrants from 1899s in Malaya -- Arrival of Indians to Singapore -- Settlement patterns of Indians in Singapore -- Builders of early Singapore : Indians' contribution to infrastructure and economy -- Population growth of Indians in Singapore -- Trends in occupational diversity -- Ethnolinguistic and religious diversity -- Conclusion -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Emigration and immigration|East Indians--Singapore|East Indians--Malaysia","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Diaspora {18486566}|Malay archipelago {18486577}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Publications>>BiblioAsia {16180172}|NLB Collections>>Index to Singapore Information {16145204}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2007.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":23,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=10e64f3e-5cf2-4e78-8511-9fb9dd82e194","identifier_uuid":"10e64f3e-5cf2-4e78-8511-9fb9dd82e194","title":"Hongbao giving","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Azizah Sidek","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"17/4/1999","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"A hongbao (or ang pow in Hokkien) is a gift of money packed into a red packet. Red is considered a symbol of luck, life and happiness. Hongbaos are given as tokens of good wishes during auspicious occasions such as Chinese New Year and weddings.","table_of_contents":"[Hongbao giving] -- History -- Receiving hongbao -- Amount -- Hongbao giving today -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Singapore-- Social life and customs|Rites and ceremonies--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Customs {18336131}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":24,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=111e806c-bac8-4f6e-88c0-568055f5de19","identifier_uuid":"111e806c-bac8-4f6e-88c0-568055f5de19","title":"Hokkien prawn noodle soup","alternative":"NA","creator":"Tan, Bonny","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Joanna Hwang Soo","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"30/3/2011","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Hokkien prawn noodle soup is a popular local dish made up of Hokkien mee (thick yellow noodles) in a broth of pork bones and prawn stock made from prawn heads and shells, and garnished with bean sprouts, slices of pork and prawn, and kangkong (water spinach). Hokien Street was once the most popular place for eating the dish.","table_of_contents":"[Hokkien prawn noodle soup] -- Description -- History -- Variants -- Variant names -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Noodles--Singapore|Cooking, Singaporean","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Ethnic foods {18336133}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":25,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=116943ef-42f9-4abb-89c5-0bf17da61d08","identifier_uuid":"116943ef-42f9-4abb-89c5-0bf17da61d08","title":"Sri Temasek","alternative":"NA","creator":"Sutherland, Duncan","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"30/5/2017","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Sri Temasek is a 19th-century bungalow designated as the prime minister’s official residence. It was formerly the residence of the colonial secretary. While the house has been unoccupied since 1959, it was used regularly for meetings and official social events during the 1960s and 1970s. The building deteriorated during a period of disuse, but was restored in 2008. The house is situated within the grounds of The Istana.","table_of_contents":"[Sri Temasek] -- History -- Description -- Recent events -- References.","subject_lcsh":"NA","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Politics and Government {18336134}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":26,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=11e8ca02-f9fa-42ec-ab9e-3d28f11fabda","identifier_uuid":"11e8ca02-f9fa-42ec-ab9e-3d28f11fabda","title":"Singapore Hindu weddings","alternative":"NA","creator":"Rakunathan Narayanan","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Koh, Lay Tin","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"14/11/1997","has_part_uuid":"908b3e09-63e4-4aac-adba-1dc3052ee4fe","description":"NA","abstract":"In many Indian Hindu families today, traditions and customs still play an important role in life. Indian weddings, for instance, consist of many traditional customs and ceremonies that the bride, bridegroom and their families have to go through before and on the actual wedding day.","table_of_contents":"[Singapore Hindu weddings] -- Pre-wedding ceremony -- Wedding day customs -- References -- Further readings.","subject_lcsh":"Marriage customs and rites--Singapore|Hindus--Singapore--Social life and customs","subject_singheritage":"Customs {18336131}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":27,"identifier_uri":"NA","identifier_uuid":"12680dec-dae1-4ddc-b11d-2157a46e478d","title":"Journeys of faith : haj pilgirmage in the Malay Archipelago before the 20th century","alternative":"NA","creator":"Nor-Afidah Abd Rahman","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"2006-10","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"Article published in BiblioAsia, v. 2, issue 3 (Oct. 2006), p. 4-11.","abstract":"Making the journey to Mecca to fulfil the obligation of the Haj is a long and cherished ambition for most Muslims. In heeding the call of the Ka'bah (House of\r\nGod) in Mecca, where all Muslims turned to in their prayers, the Haj is not for the faint-hearted or the ill prepared. This article looks at the history of Muslim pilgrimages, early accounts of their travels by pilgrims and modes of transportation. It also touched on the political, social and economic dimensions of pilrimages in the Malay Archipelago and Singapore.","table_of_contents":"Convergence of human waves -- Haj in Malay traditional texts -- Of haj and learned men -- Of haj and hardships -- The voyage of Munshi Abdullarh -- Haj and Arab shipping in Singapore -- Conclusion -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages--Southeast Asia","subject_singheritage":"Events {18455339}|Customs {18336131}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Publications>>BiblioAsia {16180172}|NLB Collections>>Index to Singapore Information {16145204}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2006.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":28,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=146f9837-0235-4f66-a847-2a6e2178b9df","identifier_uuid":"146f9837-0235-4f66-a847-2a6e2178b9df","title":"Belacan","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"26/6/2013","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Belacan is a condiment made of geragau (krill) that has been salted, dried and fermented, and is an essential ingredient in Peranakan and Malay cuisine. It is usually mixed with chili, lime, salt and sugar to create sambal belacan, a must-have chili condiment accompanying meals eaten in many Peranakan, Malay and Eurasian households in Singapore and Malaysia.","table_of_contents":"[Belacan] -- Description -- History -- Variants -- Variant names -- Author -- References.","subject_lcsh":"NA","subject_singheritage":"Malay food {18336339}|Peranakan food {18336342}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2013.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":29,"identifier_uri":"NA","identifier_uuid":"1501807d-a1c6-4a4a-88fa-71bcbaf44e00","title":"Giving your past a present : the gift of remembering","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"NA","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Gene Tan, Director of the Singapore Memory Project encourages Singaporeans to contribute their memories to the project. Ruth is one of the many volunteers who interviewed residents of the soon-to-be-relocated Rochor Centre. The Singapore Memory Project aims to collect 5 million memories of Singapore by 2015.","table_of_contents":"NA","subject_lcsh":"Collective memory--Singapore|Singapore--History","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}|History {18336104}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Publications>>BiblioAsia|NLB Collections>>Publications>>BiblioAsia {16180172}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2012.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":30,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=15242a47-1ff7-4996-8723-6d752a4b10f0","identifier_uuid":"15242a47-1ff7-4996-8723-6d752a4b10f0","title":"Construction of Fort Canning begins","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"NA","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"NA","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"Fort Canning was one of Singapore’s first British-built fortifications. 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They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":32,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=173e10f0-3087-4e76-80b2-42f2e8ff66e8","identifier_uuid":"173e10f0-3087-4e76-80b2-42f2e8ff66e8","title":"Chesed-El Synagogue","alternative":"NA","creator":"Tan, Bonny","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Bonny","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"17/4/1999","has_part_uuid":"6eaa8872-40eb-4f8e-ad68-e4ca0119c33f|43f4bc4d-4500-47cf-866b-2febe300ebd8","description":"NA","abstract":"Chesed-El Synagogue, located at Oxley Rise, is one of two synagogues currently in use in Singapore. It was designed by Regent Alfred John Bidwell of Swan & Maclaren, and completed in 1905. Its name, Chesed-El, means “bountiful mercy and goodness of God”. The building was gazetted as a national monument on 18 December 1998.","table_of_contents":"[Chesed-El Synagogue] -- History -- Description -- Services -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Synagogues--Singapore|Jews--Singapore|Chesed-El Synagogue (Singapore)","subject_singheritage":"Religious buildings {18337109}|Customs {18336131}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":33,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=17697bf3-ad13-403d-8e2b-7287bf59f26b","identifier_uuid":"17697bf3-ad13-403d-8e2b-7287bf59f26b","title":"Arab Street","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Cornelius, Vernon {18486743}|Cornelius, Vernon {18486743}","contributor_people":"Cornelius, Vernon {18486743}","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"17/2/2000","has_part_uuid":"c6e71abd-5136-4c9b-bd9c-1056f0a57695","description":"NA","abstract":"Arab Street lies between Victoria Street and Beach Road in the Kampong Glam area, and was part of the Rochor Planning Area of Singapore’s Central Region. Sir Stamford Raffles had designated the Kampong Glam area as the most appropriate area for Arabs to live in. Other streets nearby are also named after Arabian cities. These include Bussorah Street, Muscat Street and Baghdad Street. Arab Street is the centre of Muslim activities in that area, and is famed for its speciality shops, Muslim restaurants and more.","table_of_contents":"[Arab Street] -- History -- Key features -- Variant names -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Street names--Singapore|Social groups--Singapore|Muslims--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":34,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=1857d701-7ac2-4c3b-b67e-a47ba0e662c6","identifier_uuid":"1857d701-7ac2-4c3b-b67e-a47ba0e662c6","title":"Singapore Art Museum is officially opened","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"NA","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"NA","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"The Singapore Art Museum (SAM) is an art museum that focuses on Singapore and Southeast Asian contemporary artworks. It also houses a growing collection of international contemporary art.[1] The museum is one of the first art museums in Southeast Asia","abstract":"NA","table_of_contents":"NA","subject_lcsh":"NA","subject_singheritage":"Arts {18336109}|Organisations {18455234}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>HistorySG {18547869}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2016.","access_rights":"The information in this article is valid as at January 2016 and correct as far as we are able to ascertain from our sources. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete history of the subject. Please contact the Library for further reading materials on the topic."},{"_id":35,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=1c347e28-5925-4992-8dad-e2d702bfe634","identifier_uuid":"1c347e28-5925-4992-8dad-e2d702bfe634","title":"The Baweanese (Boyanese)","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"NA","original_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","date_created":"14/6/2007","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"The Baweanese are a significant community among the Malays of Singapore. They were originally from Pulau Bawean (Bawean Island) in East Java and migrated to Singapore from the early 19th century. In the early days, many of them found jobs as drivers and horse trainers. They lived in communal houses called pondok. Today, many Baweanese still maintain ties with their relatives in Pulau Bawean, though most of the younger generation have not visited the island.","table_of_contents":"[The Baweanese (Boyanese)] -- Origins -- Migration -- Economic activities -- Settlement -- Modern-day Baweanese -- Authors -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Boyanese (Indonesian people)--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":36,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=1c3bd4a1-0383-4125-8717-73e59e805ea6","identifier_uuid":"1c3bd4a1-0383-4125-8717-73e59e805ea6","title":"Qing Ming Jie (All Souls’ Day)","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"12/8/2014","has_part_uuid":"0b0bc8be-d6ba-4ccb-90dc-468808230753","description":"NA","abstract":"Qing Ming Jie (清明节), which can be translated to mean “Clear and Bright Festival” or “Pure and Bright Festival”, is similar to All Souls’ Day observed in the Western world. It is a festival that falls in early April, 106 days after the December winter solstice. Filial piety and ancestral worship are emphasised during Qing Ming. Visiting cemeteries and columbaria with food and other offerings for deceased relatives marks this important period of remembrance.","table_of_contents":"[Qing Ming Jie (All Souls’ Day)] -- Origins -- Rites and ceremonies -- Variations across dialect groups -- Local adaptations -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Festivals--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Ethnic festivals {18338049}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":37,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=1c676631-8bd3-4350-85d4-6a67821065ab","identifier_uuid":"1c676631-8bd3-4350-85d4-6a67821065ab","title":"Chinese birth rituals","alternative":"NA","creator":"Yeo, Teresa Rebecca","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"22/3/2013","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"For the Chinese, the family is regarded as the primary unit of society. A birth within the family therefore holds special significance for the community, and is associated with a number of rituals. Although traditional birth observances have largely given way to practical concerns, the importance of this event continues to be marked by the practice of simplified rituals.","table_of_contents":"[Chinese birth rituals] -- Pre-natal birth rituals -- Post-natal birth rituals -- First month celebrations -- References -- Further resource.","subject_lcsh":"Chinese--Social life and customs|Childbirth--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Birth customs {18336402}|Customs {18336131}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":38,"identifier_uri":"NA","identifier_uuid":"1D59F0F1-6667-43C2-9A4F-B1C8E7ECB456","title":"Resonating with youths in Singapore : managing cultural identity in web design, Singapore media & entertainment websites","alternative":"Resonating with youths in Singapore : managing cultural identity in web design, Singapore media and entertainment websites","creator":"Soh, Choi Yin","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"2008-07","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"Article published in BiblioAsia, v. 4, issue 2 (Jul. 2008), p. 4-12.","abstract":"In this study, media and entertainment websites are used as an empirical resource for the investigation and understanding of the definition of Chinese youths in Singapore. An understanding of 'youth cultural identity' is fundamental in analyzing their response to global cultural influences: it would resonate with their consumption of information from the web medium. Media and entertainment websites are integral because this industry forms a key aspect of popular culture in Singapore. This research contributes to the theoretical discussion on the notion of potential 'East Asian identity' among the Chinese youth group. 'East Asian identity' is constructed on the basis of the criss-crossing consumption of popular cultural products (pop music, movies, fashion and food) across geographical boundaries in the region. Based on a culture analytical model, this study examines how cultural characteristics are manifested through various Singapore media and entertainment websites while focusing on three design components of websites - color, visual metaphor and information architecture which are the key criteria for creating strong visual and sensory identity in web communications.","table_of_contents":"Conceptualising Singapore cultural indentity and the Internet: Singapore Chinese youth -- Approaches to cultural model -- Fleming's design process model -- A case study of media and entertainment websites. Colour. Visual Metaphor -- Information Architecture -- Conclusion -- Endnotes.","subject_lcsh":"Youth--Singapore|Group identity--Singapore|Web sites--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Publications>>BiblioAsia {16180172}|NLB Collections>>Index to Singapore Information {16145204}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2009.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":39,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=1d986272-ab7e-4e5c-af7c-5b69e76c60af","identifier_uuid":"1d986272-ab7e-4e5c-af7c-5b69e76c60af","title":"Hari Raya Puasa","alternative":"NA","creator":"Mazelan Anuar and Heirwin Mohd Nasir and Sharon Koh","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"20/2/2002","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"The festival of Eid, known in Singapore as Hari Raya Aidilfitri or Hari Raya Puasa, falls on the first day of Syawal, the 10th month of the Hijrah (Islamic) calendar. It is a celebratory occasion following a month of fasting, which is known as Ramadan. Hari Raya is Malay for “big or grand day of rejoicing”.","table_of_contents":"[Hari Raya Puasa] -- Date -- The fasting month -- The Festival of Hari Raya Puasa or Aidilfitri -- Hari Raya Puasa 1996-1998 -- Hari Raya Puasa 2004-2006 -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Festivals--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Ethnic festivals {18338049}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":40,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=1eeff2ee-7f8b-4cbf-b431-84c9319eba81","identifier_uuid":"1eeff2ee-7f8b-4cbf-b431-84c9319eba81","title":"Bras Basah convict jail","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"20/4/2015","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"The convict jail at Bras Basah was established in response to the increasing number of convicts who were transported to Singapore from other places such as India and Hong Kong when Singapore was a penal colony in the early 19th century.","table_of_contents":"NA","subject_lcsh":"Prisons--Singapore--Bras Basah Road|Bras Basah Road (Singapore)--Buildings, structures, etc","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Buildings {18336112}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2015.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":41,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=21302018-f13a-4d20-9889-d3edb1f3b1b7","identifier_uuid":"21302018-f13a-4d20-9889-d3edb1f3b1b7","title":"Pulau Seking","alternative":"Pulau Sekeng","creator":"NA","creator_people":"Cornelius, Vernon {18486743}","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Bonny","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"2000","has_part_uuid":"c7474dcf-e75c-465b-8c3e-ee2860a6b648","description":"NA","abstract":"Pulau Seking (also known as Pulau Sakeng or Siking) is one of the islands off Singapore’s south coast. It was home to the last Southern island kampong (village) community, before the islanders were resettled to make way for the development of a landfill.","table_of_contents":"[Pulau Seking] -- Geography and history -- Southern Islands carnival -- Development of Pulau Seking as a landfill -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Islands--Singapore|Seletar(Malaysian people)--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Singapore offshore islands {18486578}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":42,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=222ba6c8-4b7d-40b3-bbb9-8ff926bc01ec","identifier_uuid":"222ba6c8-4b7d-40b3-bbb9-8ff926bc01ec","title":"South Seas Society, Singapore","alternative":"NA","creator":"Tan, Fiona","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"25/6/2015","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"The South Seas Society, Singapore (南洋学会; Nanyang Xuehui) is a non-profit scholarly society dedicated to Southeast Asian studies. Founded in 1940, it is the first academic society set up by overseas Chinese based in Southeast Asia focusing on this field. The society frequently publishes books and texts, and periodically organises conferences, seminars, public lectures and exhibitions. Its flagship publication, Journal of the South Seas Society, which began shortly after its founding, still runs to this date.","table_of_contents":"[South Seas Society, Singapore] -- History -- Publications -- Activities -- Membership -- Author -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Nanyang xue hui","subject_singheritage":"Organisations {18455234}|Communications {18486485}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Education {18339995}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2015.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":43,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=22e8b6c7-7f0e-453a-a3dd-9e2f6a028bf3","identifier_uuid":"22e8b6c7-7f0e-453a-a3dd-9e2f6a028bf3","title":"Samsui women","alternative":"NA","creator":"Koh, Qi Rui Vincent","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Editor:Jamie Han|Editor:Fiona Lim","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"2/12/2014","has_part_uuid":"19c62068-5ea7-48d4-806b-74c80316e74d","description":"NA","abstract":"Samsui women, also known as hong tou jin (红头巾; Mandarin for “red headscarf”) after their trademark red headgear, were female immigrants mainly from the Sanshui (“Samsui” in Cantonese; meaning “three waters”) district of Canton (Guangdong today) province in southern China. Other areas where they came from include Shunde and Dongguan, also in Canton province, as well as places outside of Canton like Fujian and Chao’an, although samsui women from these regions were much fewer. Samsui women started arriving in Singapore in large numbers in the mid-1930s and many found work as general labourers in the construction industry. A large number of these women lived together in shared accommodations. There are few samsui women left in Singapore today, as most have either passed away or returned to China. They are often depicted in popular culture as thrifty and resilient individuals who helped to build up the country’s infrastructure.","table_of_contents":"[Samsui women] -- Background -- Life in Singapore -- Description -- Later years -- Remembering samsui women -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Unskilled labor--Singapore|Blue collar workers--Singapore|Singapore--History--1819-1867","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Personalities {18336114}|Labour and employment {18336128}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":44,"identifier_uri":"NA","identifier_uuid":"235CCB9F-4965-4C55-A2CB-F9FEC88BE791","title":"Singapore Pages : National Library Board's online heritage collection","alternative":"NA","creator":"Nor-Afidah A. Rahman","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"2005","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"Article published in BiblioAsia, preview issue(2005), p. 7-9.","abstract":"Among the treasures at the Lee Kong Chian Reference\r\nLibrary are our rare books and manuscripts. The need to preserve these older and valuable items for future generations meant that they have to be kept under restricted access. At the same time, there are other older and valuable collections on Singapore that reside in overseas institutions. To bridge the gap between these rare gems and their potential users, NLB started an\r\ninitiative to identify and digitise them. Singapore Pages, NLB’s gateway to online and print resources on Singapore was thus born and officially launched on 31 October 2003.","table_of_contents":"Prelude to Singapore Pages -- Highlights of Singapore Pages: digitised collection and the Singapore Story; NORA (NLB Online Repository of Artistic Works) -- In the works.","subject_lcsh":"Singapore--History|Art--Singapore|Information services--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Arts {18336109}|Government agencies {18336197}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Publications>>BiblioAsia|NLB Collections>>Publications>>BiblioAsia {16180172}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2005.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":45,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=23b849a8-b357-4e7a-a511-bde6b6c2e5c2","identifier_uuid":"23b849a8-b357-4e7a-a511-bde6b6c2e5c2","title":"Chinese street storytellers","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"29/7/2014","has_part_uuid":"a62de455-cadf-491b-92aa-8f8b4f4d6144","description":"NA","abstract":"Chinese street storytelling was a popular form of entertainment in Singapore during the colonial period and up till the 1960s. The storytellers set up makeshift premises in various locations in the evening, and read aloud in dialect to paying customers seated around them on crates or straw mats. However, with the rise of alternative forms of entertainment such as radio and television broadcasting, as well as the reduced use of dialects, this traditional form of street storytelling faded into Singapore's history.","table_of_contents":"[Chinese street storytellers] -- Characteristics of the trade -- Itinerary of the street storyteller -- Beyond the streets -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Storytelling--Singapore|Storytellers--Singapore|Street names--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Arts {18336109}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Streets and Places {18336099}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":46,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=23ea2a27-278e-4ca3-9655-624f2842ba21","identifier_uuid":"23ea2a27-278e-4ca3-9655-624f2842ba21","title":"Parsi Community","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"18/7/2022","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"The Parsis (or Parsees) are descendants of Zoroastrian Persians who settled in India in the 10th century.  They first arrived in Singapore in the 19th century. As of 2017, an estimated 350 Parsis live in Singapore.  Parsi Road and Parsi Cemetery are named after this community.","table_of_contents":"[Parsi Community] -- Background -- Trades -- Beliefs --Association --Prominent Parsis in Singapore -- Author -- References -- Further References","subject_lcsh":"Parsees--Social conditions|Parsees--History--20th century|Parsees--Ethnic identity|Zorastrians--Singapore|Parsees-- Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Diaspora {18486566}|Customs {18336131}|Community and Social Services {18486492}|Organisations {18455234}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2021.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":47,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=245086ff-612a-497d-a1d6-15ac44f65be7","identifier_uuid":"245086ff-612a-497d-a1d6-15ac44f65be7","title":"Spring Street","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Nor-Afidah Abd Rahman","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"28/5/2003","has_part_uuid":"823f269d-a5e0-4ae4-89bf-935e1064158e","description":"NA","abstract":"Spring Street, a one-way road in Chinatown, connects the junction of South Bridge Road and Neil Road to Banda Street. A water source used to be located here from which water was drawn and transported by bullock carts to different parts of Chinatown.","table_of_contents":"[Spring Street] -- Description -- Variant names -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Street names--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}|Customs {18336131}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":48,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=2507d62a-542e-4878-a18b-6997c04b3381","identifier_uuid":"2507d62a-542e-4878-a18b-6997c04b3381","title":"Dikir barat","alternative":"NA","creator":"Ho, Stephanie","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"12/2/2015","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Dikir barat is a style of Malay choral singing popular in Singapore and Malaysia. With a flexible format that incorporates singing, poetry, movement and music, dikir barat is a form of entertainment that cuts across various segments of society.","table_of_contents":"[Dikir barat] -- Origins -- The dikir barat group -- Dikir barat in Malaysia -- Dikir barat in Singapore -- References.","subject_lcsh":"NA","subject_singheritage":"Performing Arts {18336117}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":49,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=25308b8a-2236-43c5-a9ea-4c567f5489bb","identifier_uuid":"25308b8a-2236-43c5-a9ea-4c567f5489bb","title":"Charles Joseph Pemberton Paglar","alternative":"NA","creator":"Chia, Joshua Yeong Jia","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Lee, Gracie","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"2008","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Charles Joseph Pemberton Paglar (b. 1 September 1894, Alor Gajah, Malacca –d. 9 December 1954, Singapore), surgeon, member of the Legislative Council, philanthropist, and sports patron, was a prominent Eurasian leader. During the Japanese Occupation of Singapore (1942–45), he was coerced to serve as the president of the Japanese-sponsored Eurasian Welfare Association – a connection that led to his indictment for treason by the British after the war. Paglar was not convicted as the case was withdrawn.","table_of_contents":"[Charles Joseph Pemberton Paglar] -- Early life -- Medical career -- Japanese Occupation -- Treason trial -- Contributions to society -- Political contributions -- Death -- Family -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Surgeons--Singapore--Biography|Paglar, Charles, 1894-1954","subject_singheritage":"Community leaders {18486764}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":50,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=25516f42-15bb-4706-9af5-f2e110537b48","identifier_uuid":"25516f42-15bb-4706-9af5-f2e110537b48","title":"Roti prata","alternative":"NA","creator":"Anasuya Balamurugan","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Bonny","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"27/4/1999","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"A soft and yet crisp flatbread, roti prata (or paratha) is often eaten together with mutton or dhal curry. It is sold mostly by Indian Muslim stallholders at coffeeshops and hawker centres. There are two common types of roti prata sold in Singapore – plain prata and prata with egg. However, these days, many eateries offer interesting and innovative versions by adding cheese, mushrooms, bananas, sugar, jam, chocolate, and ice cream to the dish. To many, roti prata serves as a staple food for breakfast, lunch and dinner; although, it is most often eaten as a breakfast item.","table_of_contents":"[Roti prata] -- Origins -- Preparation -- Variations -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Flatbreads","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Indian food {18336340}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":51,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=2614d223-d774-4f60-81b3-f9ee48dac43e","identifier_uuid":"2614d223-d774-4f60-81b3-f9ee48dac43e","title":"World Gourmet Summit","alternative":"NA","creator":"Nureza Ahmad","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Nor-Afidah Abd Rahman","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"11/3/2004","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"A gastronomic assembly that aims to plant Singapore on Asia's taste-buds, the World Gourmet Summit is an annual event that was originally put together by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Peter Knipp Holdings (PKH), with the latter taking over after the second run of the summit. Graced by world-renowned chefs honing their kitchen skills, the summit has been a favourite destination for locals and visitors alike since it started in 1997.","table_of_contents":"[World Gourmet Summit] -- Background -- Description -- \r\nReferences.","subject_lcsh":"Tourism and gastronomy--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Ethnic foods {18336133}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2010.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":52,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=27a7c6b0-b3dc-4adc-b27a-e4e15234d0bd","identifier_uuid":"27a7c6b0-b3dc-4adc-b27a-e4e15234d0bd","title":"Heritage and writing : a Peranakan view","alternative":"NA","creator":"Lim, Thean Soo, 1924-1991","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"Times Pub. for Diners Club Singapore and Malaysia","date_created":"1990","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"This article by Lim Thean Soo, published in the March 1990 issue of Signature, stresses the importance of heritage by tracing the history of the Peranakans, their culture, society and lifestyle before, during and after the World War. A brief biography of the writer is alao included.","abstract":"NA","table_of_contents":"NA","subject_lcsh":"Lim, Thean Soo, 1924-1991--Biography|Peranakan (Asian people)|Authors, Singaporean","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Writers {18337178}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Donors' Collections>>Lim Thean Soo Collection","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2008.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":53,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=28ec75a4-0cd2-401f-bf89-ea0f60bad98d","identifier_uuid":"28ec75a4-0cd2-401f-bf89-ea0f60bad98d","title":"Mosque Building and Mendaki Fund","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"19/6/2009","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"The Mosque Building Fund (MBF) was established in 1975 as a means of gathering funds for the building of mosques in new public housing estates in Singapore. Following the formation of the Mendaki Foundation in 1984, the MBF merged with the Mendaki Fund and was renamed the Mosque Building and Mendaki Fund (MBMF). Muslims voluntarily contribute to this fund by having a fixed amount deducted from their salary every month through the Central Provident Fund (CPF). In 2015, the MBMF collected close to S$24 million by these means.","table_of_contents":"[Mosque Building and Mendaki Fund] -- Background and history -- Contribution rates -- Mosque Upgrading Programme -- Expanded use of funds -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Mosques--Singapore|Muslims--Singapore|Fund raising--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Community and Social Services {18486492}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":54,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=297db192-b965-4a3e-bb1d-9bccc47b7e2e","identifier_uuid":"297db192-b965-4a3e-bb1d-9bccc47b7e2e","title":"Warong Nasi Pariaman","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Nor-Afidah Abd Rahman","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"26/5/2006","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"It is believed that Warong Nasi Pariaman is the oldest surviving stall in Singapore that serves nasi padang – rice with mixed dishes, originating from the city of Padang in West Sumatra, Indonesia. The stall is famous for its authentic Padang dishes, particularly beef rendang, which is cooked without coriander and cumin unlike other rendang dishes. A family-run business, Warong Nasi Pariaman has been serving nasi padang since 1948. It is located in a shophouse at 738 North Bridge Road, at the corner of North Bridge Road and Kandahar Street, near the Sultan Mosque.","table_of_contents":"[Warong Nasi Pariaman] -- History -- Description -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Coffee shops--Singapore|Cooking, Singaporean","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Ethnic foods {18336133}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":55,"identifier_uri":"NA","identifier_uuid":"2a265d10-544a-4a3b-8df8-21540d94a0bf","title":"Interactions between uplands and lowlands through \"Riverine|Exchange Network\" : an exploration of the historical|cultural landscape of central Vietnam","alternative":"NA","creator":"Tran, Ky Phuong","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"2008-10","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"Article published in BiblioAsia, v. 3, issue 4 (Oct. 2008), p. 4-9.","abstract":"In this paper, the writer examines the history of the riverine-based upland lowland exchange network in the Thu Bon river basin of Quang Nam province in central Vietnam, by providing a detailed picture of the exchange network and the political economies of the Champa kingdom(s) and of Central Vietnam which is regarded by historians as a site of cultural interactions between the uplands and lowlands, and between north and south. He also argues that land routes which were known to the locals as ‘salt roads’ complemented the rivers in the creation of the lowland and upland exchange network. Together, rivers and roads brought people from diverse geographical areas and ethnicities together to forge the economic and political foundations of Central Vietnam.","table_of_contents":"The Sa Huynh culture along the Thu Bon River -- Sa Huynh culture and international trade -- Thu Bon : the longest of the main rivers in Central Vietnam -- The ‘Upland and Lowland Exchange Network’ during the Champa period (from the 2nd to the 15th centuries CE) -- The Katu people as the Uplanders -- The ‘Upland-lowland Exchange Network’ in Central Vietnam : the patterning of multiethnic coexistence in the region -- Endnotes --References.","subject_lcsh":"Vietnam, Central|Economic development--Vietnam, Central|Communities--Vietnam, Central|Cultural relations","subject_singheritage":"IndoChina {18486576}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Publications>>BiblioAsia|NLB Collections>>Publications>>BiblioAsia {16180172}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2008.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":56,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=2a658a41-be04-43ee-88dd-142d9db88e22","identifier_uuid":"2a658a41-be04-43ee-88dd-142d9db88e22","title":"Theemithi","alternative":"NA","creator":"Suchitthra Vasu","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Bonny","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"17/4/1999 0:00","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Theemithi (also spelt Thimithi), or \"firewalking\", is a Hindu religious practice where devotees walk across a fire pit in exchange for a wish or blessing granted by the goddess Draupadi. Theemithi is part of a larger ceremony stretching over a two-and-a-half month period during which parts of the Mahabharata are re-enacted, totalling up to 18 distinguishable rites.","table_of_contents":"[Theemithi] -- History -- Legends -- Rituals -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Fire--Religious aspects--Hinduism|Fire walking--Singapore|Timiti (Hindu rite)|Hinduism--Rituals","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Events {18455339}|Customs {18336131}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":57,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=2a6d799e-af0d-4b4a-a104-a693ef20d50e","identifier_uuid":"2a6d799e-af0d-4b4a-a104-a693ef20d50e","title":"Singapore Hainan Hwee Kuan","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"19/8/2020","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"The Singapore Hainan Hwee Kuan (新加坡海南会馆) was founded in 1854 by clan members from Qiongzhou (琼州, Kiungchow in Chinese dialect) county in Hainan province, China. Previously known as Kiung Chow Hwee Kuan (琼州会馆), the clan association was formally registered on 18 December 1890, and is one of the eight oldest registered societies in Singapore. On 16 August 1994, the association’s name was formally changed to “Hainan Hwee Kuan” to coincide with the creation of Hainan province in China. In 1986, it co-founded the Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations with six other major clan associations.","table_of_contents":"[Singapore Hainan Hwee Kuan] -- Early days -- New building -- Supporting education and welfare -- Promoting heritage and culture -- Recent developments --","subject_lcsh":"Clans--Singapore|Xinjiapo Hainan hui guan","subject_singheritage":"Chinese clans and associations {18336519}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All rights reserved. National Library Board Singapore, 2020","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":58,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=2ad089b4-a01c-4d92-b98a-e1002af7b0ad","identifier_uuid":"2ad089b4-a01c-4d92-b98a-e1002af7b0ad","title":"Bubble tea","alternative":"NA","creator":"Yap, Jan","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"29/1/2014","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Bubble tea is a beverage originating from Taiwan comprising tea with fruit syrup or milk added, and then shaken. Tapioca balls or “pearls” are often added to the concoction as well. This beverage has undergone a few waves of popularity in Singapore.","table_of_contents":"Bubble tea] -- Description -- Origin -- Introduction in Singapore -- Food fad -- Resurgence -- Health concerns -- Timeline -- References.","subject_lcsh":"NA","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Ethnic foods {18336133}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":59,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=2ae2be36-887c-4141-a7eb-128f66b79cc6","identifier_uuid":"2ae2be36-887c-4141-a7eb-128f66b79cc6","title":"Firecrackers","alternative":"NA","creator":"Suchitthra Vasu","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Bonny","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"15/4/1999","has_part_uuid":"521f34fe-7383-4e79-9a7f-5adec533e8a7","description":"NA","abstract":"Firecrackers are called baozhu (爆竹) in Mandarin, meaning “bamboo explosions”. In ancient China, bamboo stems were burnt to create small explosions in order to drive away evil spirits. In later times, the lighting of firecrackers signalled a joyous occasion and became an integral aspect of the Chinese New Year Eve celebrations.","table_of_contents":"[Firecrackers] -- Origins -- Legends -- Rituals using firecrackers -- Types of firecrackers -- Firecrackers in Singapore -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Firecrackers--Singapore|Singapore--Social life and Customs","subject_singheritage":"Customs {18336131}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":60,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/book-detail?cmsuuid=2bbbcbd9-077b-4b52-8112-eda979582cd4","identifier_uuid":"2bbbcbd9-077b-4b52-8112-eda979582cd4","title":"南洋民族问题之研究 (四) : 南洋研究","alternative":"Nanyang min zu wen ti zhi yan jiu (四) : Nanyang yan jiu","creator":"Wang-Chen, Hsiu Chin, 1922-1983","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"8/7/1947","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"这是陈秀锦在报章上发表有关南洋民族问题的一系列文章. 共十二篇, 本篇刊于一九四七年七月八日.","table_of_contents":"NA","subject_lcsh":"Ethnology--Southeast Asia|Southeast Asia--History","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"chi","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Donors' Collections>>Wang Tso and Hsiu Chin Collection 王佐与陈秀锦珍藏|NLB Collections>>LKCRL Collections>>Chinese Collection|NLB Collections>>LKCRL Collections>>Southeast Asian Collection|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Heritage Collection {10125}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2010.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":61,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=2bc73829-3d1e-4167-aa81-49176c1beaec","identifier_uuid":"2bc73829-3d1e-4167-aa81-49176c1beaec","title":"Bendemeer House","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"17/4/1999","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Located off Serangoon Road, Bendemeer House was formerly called the House of Whampoa or Whampoa House. It was a mansion designed and built in 1840 by Hoo Ah Kay (better known as Whampoa), a Kapitan China (“leader of the Chinese people”) of Singapore. In 1964, the government acquired the historic building and the 30-acre estate on which it stood for the development of the Kallang Basin housing and industrial project. The building was demolished in 1964 to make way for urban development. In 2012, the site where Bendemeer House used to be was featured in the newly launched Jalan Besar Community Heritage Trail.","table_of_contents":"[Bendemeer House] - Description -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Historic buildings--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Historic buildings {18336510}|Customs {18336131}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":62,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=2cacc87c-7398-4179-b4ce-48575a4be2aa","identifier_uuid":"2cacc87c-7398-4179-b4ce-48575a4be2aa","title":"Sabar Menanti Restaurant","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Nor-Afidah Abd Rahman","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"5/4/2006","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Sabar Menanti is a well-loved Malay restaurant serving authentic Minangkabau (from West Sumatra, Indonesia) dishes. The restaurant is aptly named Sabar Menanti, for in English it means “wait patiently”, which one has to do as the queue to get to the food in this restaurant is known to be very long. Sabar Menanti was opened in the nasi padang belt of the famous Kandahar Street in Kampong Glam over 57 years ago. Since then, the running of the restaurant has been passed on from its original owner from Sumatra, Haji Marlian, to his children. Branches of the restaurant sprang up around Kandahar Street.","table_of_contents":"[Sabar Menanti Restaurant] -- Introduction -- History -- Signature dishes -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Ethnic restaurants--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Ethnic foods {18336133}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":63,"identifier_uri":"NA","identifier_uuid":"2cb277d8-d4cb-46f2-9721-9470ae27e766","title":"தமிழ் மக்களின் குலதெய்வ வழிபாடுகள்","alternative":"NA","creator":"Sundari Balasubramaniam","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"2008-10","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"Article published in BiblioAsia, v. 4, issue 3 (Oct. 2008), p. 16-19.","abstract":"The concept of “kula deivam” is central to theistic Hinduism. Many households across the Indian landscape recognise a particular deity as a family or clan deity.\r\nThis deity protects the home and all its members. The deity is treated like a family member. In many cases an ancestor may be deified after several generations thus assuming the status of a kula deivam. In this article a few of the various forms of family deities are discussed. In addition, it also briefly explores\r\nthe worship of ‘Muneeswaran’ by many Singaporeans.","table_of_contents":"NA","subject_lcsh":"Hinduism--Singapore|Hindu gods--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Customs {18336131}","language":"tam","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Publications>>BiblioAsia|NLB Collections>>Publications>>BiblioAsia {16180172}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2008.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":64,"identifier_uri":"NA","identifier_uuid":"2CF2ECB3-E6C7-4133-8F22-55BA6E5FEA5C","title":"A historical review of the pre-war Chinese curriculum and textbooks used in Singapore : pages from a community in transition","alternative":"NA","creator":"Wee, Tong Bao","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"2007-10","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"Article published in BiblioAsia, v. 3, issue 3 (Oct. 2007), p. 12-16.","abstract":"The Chinese society of Singapore in the 19th century was\r\nby and large, a transient community, comprising mostly\r\nChinese immigrants from China.Studies on the education of the Chinese communities overseas have often been carried out within the framework of examining education policies and politics of China and that of the local governments. By examining other local events and factors, a more exact picture of the Chinese modern education in Singapore could be mapped out. The early 20th century was a time of uncertainty and great changes for China. The Qing dynasty, in its attempt to sustain the imperial regime, instituted a series of changes, including the  modernisation of China’s education system. It was during this period that China started to transform its schools. Many scholars have elucidated on how education reforms in China had shaped similar initiatives of the Chinese overseas. The matter may be more complex and one can examine the reality of the matter by taking a closer look atthe actual situation in Singapore, in particular, through the curriculum and school textbooks used by the local modern vernacular schools.","table_of_contents":"Introduction -- At the dawn of modern vernacular Chinese education --  The colonial government and textooks for local needs -- Survey of modern Chinese textbooks used in local schools -- Conclusion : sources and location --\r\nReferences.","subject_lcsh":"Chinese--Singapore--20th century|Chinese language--Curricula--Singapore--20th century|Chinsee language--Textbooks--Singapore--20th century|Schools, Chinese--Singapore--20th century","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Education {18339995}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Publications>>BiblioAsia {16180172}|NLB Collections>>Index to Singapore Information {16145204}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2007.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":65,"identifier_uri":"https://biblioasia.nlb.gov.sg/vol-10/issue-2/jul-sep-2014/chinese-clan-sg","identifier_uuid":"2da10d35-9839-4d12-9fc8-f11d29fff6c9","title":"Chinese Clan Associations in Singapore: Then and Now","alternative":"NA","creator":"Lee Meiyu","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"NA","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"NA","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Traces the history of Chinese clan associations in Singapore from the 19th century to the present day, describing their changing functions and significance to the country and the Chinese community, strongly influenced by the policies of both the colonial and Singapore governments. Dating back to the time of Stamford Raffles, early clan associations existed alongside religious associations and secret societies, serving to help new Chinese migrants settle down in Singapore.","table_of_contents":"NA","subject_lcsh":"Clans--Singapore|Chinese--Singapore--Societies, etc.--History|Chinese--Singapore--Social life and customs|Chinese--Singapore--History","subject_singheritage":"Chinese clans and associations {18336519}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Index to Singapore Information {16145204}|NLB Collections>>Publications>>BiblioAsia {16180172}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"NA"},{"_id":66,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=316ea8f4-cb8e-42b7-8f13-fa828660bfcc","identifier_uuid":"316ea8f4-cb8e-42b7-8f13-fa828660bfcc","title":"Caledonian Hotel","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"6/12/2015","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Caledonian Hotel, established in 1904, was one of the principal hotels in Singapore during the early 20th century. It was also said to be “the only British hotel in Singapore” at the time.","table_of_contents":"[Caledonian Hotel] -- History -- Description -- Author -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Hotels--Singapore--History|Historical buildings","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Streets and Places {18336099}|Historic buildings {18336510}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":67,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=333a971b-8dc4-4a80-8f66-580e49c048fe","identifier_uuid":"333a971b-8dc4-4a80-8f66-580e49c048fe","title":"Fort Fullerton is built","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"NA","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"NA","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"Fort Fullerton was one of Singapore’s earliest fortifications. Built in 1829, it was named after Robert Fullerton who was the first governor of the Straits Settlements from 1826 to 1830.[1] The purpose of Fort Fullerton was to defend the town of","abstract":"NA","table_of_contents":"NA","subject_lcsh":"NA","subject_singheritage":"Politics and Government {18336134}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Streets and Places {18336099}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NA","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2014.","access_rights":"The information in this article is valid as at 2014 and correct as far as we are able to ascertain from our sources. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete history of the subject. Please contact the Library for further reading materials on the topic."},{"_id":68,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=3348ff51-5810-4ea1-928a-f104107e1eea","identifier_uuid":"3348ff51-5810-4ea1-928a-f104107e1eea","title":"Stamford House","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"28/7/2015 0:00","has_part_uuid":"f630b939-4091-4fe8-8cd3-24fb2f07f43f","description":"NA","abstract":"Stamford House, located at the junction of Stamford Road and Hill Street, is an ornate building designed in the Venetian Renaissance style favoured during the Victorian era. Built in 1904, it was designed by Swan and Maclaren architect R. A. J. Bidwell as a commercial entity. The building was better known as a hotel until it was sold in 1963 to a commercial enterprise. It was then acquired by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) in 1984 for conservation and redevelopment. The building will be reopened in the third quarter of 2015 as part of a new hotel.","table_of_contents":"[Stamford House] -- Description -- Conservation work -- History -- Recent developments -- Author -- References -- Further resource.","subject_lcsh":"Historic buildings--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Historic buildings {18336510}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2015.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":69,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=353dbfb8-13de-4a85-9f8d-040dc8bf45f4","identifier_uuid":"353dbfb8-13de-4a85-9f8d-040dc8bf45f4","title":"MacDonald House","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"Preservation of Sites and Monuments {18530605}","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Editor:Lim, Fiona","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"14/9/2015","has_part_uuid":"72f3647a-fa36-44ed-a75e-0cae04262425","description":"NA","abstract":"Located not far from the Istana and the Cathay Building, MacDonald House has a relatively plain and nondescript facade. Completed in 1949, it was the first office building in Southeast Asia to be wholly air-conditioned, and was construed to symbolise optimism and confidence in postwar Singapore. The building is perhaps most remembered as the site of a bombing on 10 March 1965 during the Indonesia–Malaysia Konfrontasi (Confrontation, 1963–1966).","table_of_contents":"[MacDonald House] -- Features -- Architecture -- Indonesia–Malaysia Konfrontasi -- Conservation and recent developments -- Author -- References.","subject_lcsh":"NA","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2015.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":70,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/book-detail?cmsuuid=3549a071-8ea7-40e5-ad63-67e5f9344945","identifier_uuid":"3549a071-8ea7-40e5-ad63-67e5f9344945","title":"南洋民族问题之研究 : 南洋研究 (八)","alternative":"Nanyang min zu wen ti zhi yan jiu : Nanyang yan jiu (八)","creator":"Wang-Chen, Hsiu Chin, 1922-1983","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"[1947-07-12]","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"这是陈秀锦在报章上发表有关南洋民族问题的一系列文章. 共十二篇, 本篇刊于一九四七年七月十二日.","table_of_contents":"NA","subject_lcsh":"Ethnology--Southeast Asia|Southeast Asia--History","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"chi","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Donors' Collections>>Wang Tso and Hsiu Chin Collection 王佐与陈秀锦珍藏|NLB Collections>>LKCRL Collections>>Chinese Collection|NLB Collections>>LKCRL Collections>>Southeast Asian Collection|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Heritage Collection {10125}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2010.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":71,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=354bd80e-2c77-4437-910b-efd9da2d2467","identifier_uuid":"354bd80e-2c77-4437-910b-efd9da2d2467","title":"Church of the Holy Family","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"23/5/2002","has_part_uuid":"72fb1dcc-d4ad-4010-a0b0-936c9827c7f9","description":"NA","abstract":"The Church of the Holy Family, which is located at the junction of East Coast and Chapel roads in Katong, has been a centre of activity for the Roman Catholic community in the East Coast area since it was built in 1932. The church's beginnings were humble, starting out with a small group of Eurasian families gathering for prayers at the home of the De La Salle Brothers, which was used as a makeshift chapel. A chapel was built in 1923 but this became too small over time for a growing congregation. The chapel was demolished and the Church of the Holy Family erected in its place. The church was designated a parish in 1936.","table_of_contents":"[Church of the Holy family] -- Early history -- Developments -- Variant names -- References -- Further resources","subject_lcsh":"Catholic church buildings--Singapore|Eurasians--Singapore--History","subject_singheritage":"Religious buildings {18337109}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":72,"identifier_uri":"NA","identifier_uuid":"356c70fc-ef00-4f7f-b0f5-08a423dac659","title":"Keeping the legacy alive : Chin Mee Chin coffee and cake shop, a traditional family-run Hainanese coffee shop faces the passing of an era","alternative":"NA","creator":"Heng, Michelle","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"7/1/2010","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"Article published in BiblioAsia, v. 5, issue 4 (Jan. 2010), p. 20-22.","abstract":"A landmark eatery along laid-back Katong, Chin Mee Chin’s gastronomic history is woven from the variegated skeins of traditional eating habits among the predominantly Peranakan and Eurasian communities residing in the vicinity. With the demise of its second-generation proprietor, Mr Tan Joon Ling, the landmark coffee shop in Katong witnessed the passing of an era.","table_of_contents":"NA","subject_lcsh":"Toast (Bread)--Singapore|Family-owned business enterprises--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Ethnic foods {18336133}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Publications>>BiblioAsia|NLB Collections>>Publications>>BiblioAsia {16180172}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2010.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":73,"identifier_uri":"NA","identifier_uuid":"371f8473-8fba-4335-b6b2-c9736470a64d","title":"Bibliography, a treasure trove on Hadhramis in Southeast Asia :|much to discover","alternative":"NA","creator":"Kartini Saparudin","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"2010-07","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"Article published in BiblioAsia, v. 6, issue 2 (July 2010), p. 24-30.","abstract":"This article highlights the compilation of a bibliography, entitled, \"The Hadhrami Arabs in Southeast Asia with special reference to Singapore\" published in conjunction with the National Library Singapore’s \"Rihlah – Arabs in Southeast Asia Exhibition\". It documents resources held by the Lee Kong Chian Reference Library as well as the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) library and the Central Library of the National University of Singapore (NUS). This bibliography is useful as a guide for research but is not exhaustive.","table_of_contents":"Introduction -- Bibliographic survey -- Limitations -- Conclusion -- Endnotes.","subject_lcsh":"Hadrami (Arab tribe)--Southeast Asia--Bibliography|Hadrami (Arab tribe)--Singapore--Bibliography","subject_singheritage":"Diaspora {18486566}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Publications>>BiblioAsia {16180172}|NLB Collections>>Index to Singapore Information {16145204}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2010.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":74,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=37470967-1225-4bcd-9c78-a72c77094306","identifier_uuid":"37470967-1225-4bcd-9c78-a72c77094306","title":"Popiah","alternative":"Spring roll","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Bonny","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"21/7/1999","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Popiah (also spelled poh piah), meaning “thin pancake” in Teochew, is a thin paper-like crepe or pancake wrapper stuffed with a filling made of cooked vegetables and meat. When deep fried, the crispy roll is more commonly known as a spring roll, but if the wrapper is as is, it is known as popiah.","table_of_contents":"[Popiah] -- History -- Description -- Popiah in Singapore -- Variant names -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Chinese--Food|Cooking, Singaporean","subject_singheritage":"Ethnic foods {18336133}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":75,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=3801a8bf-1509-4f11-9ebd-728977deface","identifier_uuid":"3801a8bf-1509-4f11-9ebd-728977deface","title":"Lontong","alternative":"NA","creator":"Tan, Bonny","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Editor:Lim, Fiona","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"28/9/2015","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Lontong refers to compressed rice cakes, usually served as an accompaniment to curries and stews or as a side dish with peanut-based sauces. In Singapore, the term lontong also refers to a dish of vegetable stew in coconut curry, known as sayur lodeh, to which the compressed rice is added.","table_of_contents":"[Lontong] -- Description -- Lontong (sayur lodeh) -- References -- Further resource.","subject_lcsh":"NA","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":76,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=385bbadd-2c16-47e4-ba0d-a59411893d37","identifier_uuid":"385bbadd-2c16-47e4-ba0d-a59411893d37","title":"Bidadari Cemetery","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"15/7/2015","has_part_uuid":"2d803d94-a321-4973-81c7-debebae4f4b7","description":"NA","abstract":"Bidadari Cemetery was located at the base of Mount Vernon and bounded by Bartley Road and Upper Serangoon Road. It served the Christian, Muslim, Hindu and Sinhalese communities. Bidadari was the main Christian cemetery of Singapore from its official opening in 1908 until its closure in 1972. Exhumation took place between 2001 and 2006 to make way for housing developments and public works. Subsequently, a memorial park was created at Mount Vernon to conserve the tombstones of prominent persons who had been interred at Bidadari.","table_of_contents":"[Bidadari Cemetery] -- History -- Layout -- Burials -- Exhumation and redevelopment -- Memorial -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Cemeteries--Singapore|Historic sites--Singapore|Hospitals--Singapore|Singapore--History--1867-1942","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Nature and Environment {18486470}|Historic buildings {18336510}|Religious buildings {18337109}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":77,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=388c422e-d4f1-4ac3-bcd8-349afdabb50b","identifier_uuid":"388c422e-d4f1-4ac3-bcd8-349afdabb50b","title":"Parrot astrologers","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Bonny","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"22/5/2002","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Parrot astrologers are fortune tellers who use green parakeets to aid them with their craft. Acting as a medium, the parrot will pick a “lucky card”, presumably based on the customer’s name and birth date. The astrologer then reads the customer’s future from this lucky card. In early Singapore, parrot astrologers were mainly Indians who set up their business as a five-foot-way trade or in temple grounds. They would also make house calls.","table_of_contents":"[Parrot astrologers] -- History -- Job scope -- Development -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Fortune-telling by birds--Singapore|Fortune-tellers--Singapore|Street vendors--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Vanishing trade {18486548}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":78,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=38dd0fc9-508c-4196-9842-2fb8bce3acfb","identifier_uuid":"38dd0fc9-508c-4196-9842-2fb8bce3acfb","title":"Teochew community","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"7/4/2009","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"The Teochew community is the second-largest Chinese dialect group in Singapore after the Hokkien. According to the 2010 Singapore census, Teochews make up about 20 percent of the Chinese resident population. The community, together with the Hakka, was singled out for mention by late Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew in his book, Lee Kuan Yew: The Man and His Ideas. Lee believed that culture, including the Teochew culture, was the x-factor that helped nations like Singapore succeed, and noted the disproportionate number of Teochew ministers – such as Teo Chee Hean and Lim Hng Kiang – in the Singapore Cabinet.","table_of_contents":"[Teochew community] -- Background -- Trades -- Temples and associations -- Practices -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Chinese--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":79,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=3916c818-89dd-461b-9d45-81e27a08984a","identifier_uuid":"3916c818-89dd-461b-9d45-81e27a08984a","title":"Stamford Raffles's career and contributions to Singapore","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"NA","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles (b. 6 July 1781, off Port Morant, Jamaica–d. 5 July 1826, Middlesex, England) is known as the founder of modern Singapore. Besides signing the treaty with Sultan Hussein Shah of Johor on 6 February 1819 that gave the British East India Company the right to set up a trading post in Singapore, Raffles made several other contributions that helped establish Singapore as a thriving settlement.","table_of_contents":"[Sir Stamford Raffles’s career and contributions to Singapore] -- Contributions -- Career highlights -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Raffles, Thomas Stamford, Sir, 1781-1826|Frontier and pioneer life--Singapore--Biography|Singapore--History--1819-1867","subject_singheritage":"1819-1826 Founding and early years {18455341}|Colonial administrators {18336119}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Geography and Travels {18486573}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":80,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=39938a8b-d019-4490-839f-8734ab20f1f2","identifier_uuid":"39938a8b-d019-4490-839f-8734ab20f1f2","title":"St Margaret's School","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Editor:Han, Jamie|Editor:Lim, Fiona","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"16/12/2014","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"St Margaret’s School is the oldest girls’ school in Singapore. It was founded in 1842 by Maria Dyer of the London Missionary Society, who had sought to provide a home and education for young girls who would otherwise be sold to rich families as domestic servants. The school was originally known as the Chinese Girls’ School and later renamed as CEZMS School after it was taken over by the Church of England Zenana Missionary Society in 1900. It was again renamed in 1949 as St Margaret’s School after Queen Margaret of Scotland. The school began in a shophouse on North Bridge Road and has since moved several times and split into two separate premises, on Wilkie and Farrer Roads, for the primary and secondary levels respectively.","table_of_contents":"[St Margaret's School] -- Founding and early years -- CEZMS School -- St Margaret's School -- School crest and motto -- Notable alumni -- References.","subject_lcsh":"NA","subject_singheritage":"Education {18339995}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Streets and Places {18336099}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":81,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=3a798e80-2eb1-4808-a080-109325ba64f2","identifier_uuid":"3a798e80-2eb1-4808-a080-109325ba64f2","title":"Kambing soup","alternative":"Sup kambing","creator":"Tan, Bonny","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Joanna Hwang Soo","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"19/7/2011","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Kambing soup or sup kambing is a spicy broth of mutton soup, traditionally made with goat meat that is cut into bite-sized chunks and stewed in spices, then served hot with toasted bread on the side. This dish is associated with the Indian Muslim community.","table_of_contents":"[Kambing soup] -- Description -- History -- Variants -- Variant names -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Cooking (Lamb and mutton)|Indian cooking|Cooking, Singaporean","subject_singheritage":"Ethnic foods {18336133}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":82,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=3aaf9ca5-cb7b-4a36-b62c-374563d5fb01","identifier_uuid":"3aaf9ca5-cb7b-4a36-b62c-374563d5fb01","title":"Teochew Poit Ip Huay Kuan","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"22/3/2023","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Teochew Poit Ip Huay Kuan (潮州八邑会馆) was established in 1929 as the clan association for Singapore’s Teochew community. It plays an active role in promoting Chinese and Teochew culture and shares a fraternity relationship with Ngee Ann Kongsi. In 2022, the Huay Kuan has about 5,000 members.","table_of_contents":"[Teochew Poit Ip Huay Kuan] -- Background -- Establishment -- Aims -- Wider Teochew networks -- Teochew Building -- Activities -- Disputes with Ngee Ann Kongsi -- Major milestones -- Presidents and chairmen -- Author -- References","subject_lcsh":"Xinjiapo Chaozhou ba yi hui guan|Clans--Singapore|Chinese--Singapore--Societies, etc","subject_singheritage":"Organisations {18455234}|Chinese clans and associations {18336519}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2021.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":83,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=3b1b8159-06f8-402c-ad3f-ded31becac39","identifier_uuid":"3b1b8159-06f8-402c-ad3f-ded31becac39","title":"Mandarin orange","alternative":"NA","creator":"Thulaja, Naidu Ratnala","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Nor-Afidah Abd Rahman","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"3/2/1999","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"The Mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata) is a tropical and sub-tropical tree belonging to the family Rutaceae. Associated with good fortune by the Chinese, it is a features prominently in local Chinese New Year celebrations. The fruit is high in Vitamin C and its juice is a popular drink.","table_of_contents":"[Mandarin Orange] -- Origin and distribution -- Description -- Usage and potential -- Variant Names -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Mandarin orange|Citrus fruits|Chinese--Social life and customs|Chinese New Year","subject_singheritage":"Ethnic foods {18336133}|Plants {18336144}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":84,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=3b600961-2660-4057-bf0b-c4192205aa27","identifier_uuid":"3b600961-2660-4057-bf0b-c4192205aa27","title":"Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"23/5/2019","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"The Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations (SFCCA) is an umbrella body of Chinese clan associations in Singapore. The Federation was registered on 9 December 1985 and formally inaugurated on 27 January 1986. It was founded by seven clan associations, namely Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan, Teochew Poit Ip Huay Kuan, Singapore Kwang Tung Association, Singapore Foochow Association, Nanyang Khek Community Guild, Singapore Hainan Hwee Kuan, and Sam Kiang Huay Kwan.\r\n\r\nThe SFCCA aims to revitalise the roles played by Singapore’s Chinese clan associations, to promote Chinese language, values and traditions, as well as to organise and support educational, cultural and community activities. It also aims to promote social cohesion and harmony among all races and new immigrants in Singapore.","table_of_contents":"[Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations] -- Location -- Background -- Formation of the SFCCA -- Membership -- Contributions -- Supporting Chinese clans -- References","subject_lcsh":"Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations|Clans--Singapore|Chinese--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Chinese clans and associations {18336519}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":85,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=3b666626-2b05-46d7-820f-fae580d67198","identifier_uuid":"3b666626-2b05-46d7-820f-fae580d67198","title":"Malay Muslim birth rituals","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"27/11/2018","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"To the Malays, a birth is regarded as a gift bestowed by God. They believe that a child brings blessings and sustenance to the family. Babies are deemed pure, like a piece of white cloth, and parents play an important role in nurturing the child. At birth, the azan (Muslim’s call to prayer) would be whispered into the baby’s ears, usually by the child’s father. This Islamic ritual signifies the hope that the child would grow up to be a good Muslim.","table_of_contents":"[Malay birth rituals] -- Postpartum confinement -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Birth customs--Singapore|Malays (Asian people)--Singapore--Rites and ceremonies|Malays (Asian people)--Singapore--Social life and customs","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Birth customs {18336402}|Religious life and practices {18337107}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":86,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=3d1e5563-a199-4cf6-b270-ee4d5769e5cb","identifier_uuid":"3d1e5563-a199-4cf6-b270-ee4d5769e5cb","title":"Hakka community","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"6/4/2009 0:00","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"The Hakka community is the fourth-largest Chinese dialect group in Singapore. According to the 2010 Singapore census, the Hakkas made up about 8 percent of the Chinese resident population. Originating from southern China, the Hakkas were already in Singapore by the early 19th century. A famous Singapore-born Hakka was the late Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, who is credited as instrumental in transforming Singapore from third-world country to a thriving metropolis.","table_of_contents":"[Hakka community] -- Background -- Trades -- Temples and associations -- Practices -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Hakka (Chinese people)--Singapore|Clans--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":87,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=3f44165c-8fb5-4aa0-8e58-79bfdf454c4b","identifier_uuid":"3f44165c-8fb5-4aa0-8e58-79bfdf454c4b","title":"Shaikh Yahya bin Ahmed Afifi","alternative":"NA","creator":"Tan, Bonny","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Lim, Irene","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"29/9/2009","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Shaikh Yahya bin Ahmed Afifi (b. 1891, Mecca–d. 1940, July 12, Singapore) was a municipal commissioner representing the Singapore Ratepayers’ Association. A resident on Race Course Road, he was also made a justice of the peace for his active involvement in the Arab community.","table_of_contents":"[Shaikh Yahya bin Ahmed Afifi] -- Early life -- Accomplishments -- Timeline -- Other appointments -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Civic leaders--Singapore--Biography","subject_singheritage":"Community leaders {18486764}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":88,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/book-detail?cmsuuid=40854a62-88c5-4297-8843-ba2c5aa7c280","identifier_uuid":"40854a62-88c5-4297-8843-ba2c5aa7c280","title":"南洋民族问题之研究 : 南洋研究 (十)","alternative":"Nanyang min zu wen ti zhi yan jiu : Nanyang yan jiu (十)","creator":"Wang-Chen, Hsiu Chin, 1922-1983","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"[1947-07-14]","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"这是陈秀锦在报章上发表有关南洋民族问题的一系列文章. 共十二篇, 本篇刊于一九四七年七月十四日.","table_of_contents":"NA","subject_lcsh":"Ethnology--Southeast Asia|Southeast Asia--History","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"chi","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Donors' Collections>>Wang Tso and Hsiu Chin Collection 王佐与陈秀锦珍藏|NLB Collections>>LKCRL Collections>>Chinese Collection|NLB Collections>>LKCRL Collections>>Southeast Asian Collection|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Heritage Collection {10125}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2010.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":89,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=4119e4db-abc7-4dbf-8abb-859623b158f8","identifier_uuid":"4119e4db-abc7-4dbf-8abb-859623b158f8","title":"Dalhousie Pier","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Editor:Lim, Fiona","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"28/9/2015","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Dalhousie Pier, also known as Dalhousie Ghaut, was a 19th-century jetty located near the mouth of the Singapore River, in the vicinity of the former Empress Place Building (now Asian Civilisations Museum). The pier was named after the Marquis of Dalhousie, James Andrew Broun-Ramsay, who was then the governor-general of India. In addition to the pier, there was also a monument named after him, the Dalhousie Obelisk, which was erected near the pier where he landed, to commemorate his visit to Singapore in February 1850.","table_of_contents":"[Dalhousie Pier] -- History -- Description -- Closure -- Dalhousie Canal -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Piers--Singapore|Historic Buildings--Singapore|Obelisks-- Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Geography and Travels {18486573}|Transportation {18336129}|Public buildings {18336161}|Architecture {18336173}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":90,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=412f8cc4-7d4e-43a6-8f48-6eace4022c22","identifier_uuid":"412f8cc4-7d4e-43a6-8f48-6eace4022c22","title":"Singapore Futsing (Fuqing) Association","alternative":"NA","creator":"Tan, Gabriel","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Bonny","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"2/2/1999","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"The Singapore Futsing Association was established in 1910 with 1,200 members who hailed from the city of Fuqing in the northern part of Fujian province, China. It is closely associated with Poi Ching Primary School, and has experienced a resurgence since the 1980s.","table_of_contents":"[Singapore Futsing (Fuqing) Association] -- Early Hockchia settlers -- Poi Ching School -- Post-war developments -- Prominent Futsing in Singapore -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Associations, institutions, etc.--Singapore|Clans--Singapore|Xinjiapo Fuqing hui guan","subject_singheritage":"Organisations {18455234}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":91,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=43e0a208-eaa8-4271-bfd3-e04a40f5312f","identifier_uuid":"43e0a208-eaa8-4271-bfd3-e04a40f5312f","title":"Vadai","alternative":"NA","creator":"Tan, Bonny","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"30/12/2014","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Vadai is a South Indian savoury snack made from soaked or fermented pulses moulded into balls or a doughnut shape and then deep fried. The resulting snack is soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.","table_of_contents":"[Vadai] -- History -- Description -- Variations -- Variant names -- References.","subject_lcsh":"NA","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":92,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=454718c4-5100-447a-b96a-237a9cf7cc6e","identifier_uuid":"454718c4-5100-447a-b96a-237a9cf7cc6e","title":"Char kway teow","alternative":"NA","creator":"Bonny Tan","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"28/7/2015","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Char kway teow (炒粿条; chao guo tiao in Mandarin) is a dish of flat rice noodles and tubular yellow wheat noodles fried in garlic, sweet soya sauce and lard, with ingredients such as egg, Chinese waxed sausage, fishcake, beansprouts and cockles. The dish, of Teochew origins, is a familiar one in hawker centres, coffeeshops and food courts in Singapore.","table_of_contents":"[Char kway teow] -- Description  -- History -- Variants -- Author -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Cooking, Chinese|Noodles|Stir frying|Street food","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Chinese food {18336338}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":93,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=471cb42a-9533-4ea8-85f2-f8a4c8dc3353","identifier_uuid":"471cb42a-9533-4ea8-85f2-f8a4c8dc3353","title":"Tea dances","alternative":"NA","creator":"Ng, Sheere","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Editor:Han, Jamie|Editor:Lim, Fiona","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"14/3/2016","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Tea dances were a popular social event in Singapore from the 1920s to the 1960s where patrons socialised over music and drinks. In the 1960s, tea dances organised by clubs became the centre of the rock ’n’ roll culture in Singapore. Such tea dances eventually died out due to a clampdown by the authorities in response to frequent brawls occurring at these events. In the mid-1980s, the government revived tea dances to matchmake young Singaporeans, and discotheques subsequently organised tea dances on weekend afternoons for teenagers. This trend waned as well when the authorities deemed the activity to be a bad influence on youths, which led to a ban on those under the age of 16 from attending.","table_of_contents":"[Tea dances] -- Social activity for the Europeans -- Taxi dancers -- Entertaining youths in the 1960s -- Platform for pop and rock music -- Revival in the 1980s -- Ban in the 1990s -- Tea dances today -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Dance--Social aspects--Singapore|Recreation--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Events {18455339}|Sports and Recreation {18486681}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":94,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=47db69f8-11cf-49ec-b0a8-3e16ca018bb9","identifier_uuid":"47db69f8-11cf-49ec-b0a8-3e16ca018bb9","title":"Kampong Glam","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"17/3/1999","has_part_uuid":"22935fee-9571-4621-b645-7843525e9f97","description":"NA","abstract":"Kampong Glam (originally spelt “Campong Gelam” when it was named around 1830) is one of 10 subzones of the Rochor area located in the central region. The estate covers 56 ac of land located to the east of the 19th-century European town in Singapore, between Rochor River and the sea. The road names in Kampong Glam such as Bussorah, Muscat and Kandahar streets – named after places in the Muslim world – were approved by the municipal commissioners at a meeting held on 15 April 1910. On 7 July 1989, Kampong Glam was gazetted as a conservation area, and it is preserved as a historic part of town.","table_of_contents":"[Kampong Glam] -- History -- Key features -- Variant names -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Historic districts--Singapore|Immigrants--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}|Customs {18336131}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":95,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=48d7dfa2-f363-4653-8e9c-1d98644b82d6","identifier_uuid":"48d7dfa2-f363-4653-8e9c-1d98644b82d6","title":"Cantonese community","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"25/3/2009","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"The Cantonese originated from the Guangdong province of China. According to the 2010 population census, they form about 15 percent of the Chinese population in Singapore, making them the third-largest Chinese subgroup in the country.","table_of_contents":"[Cantonese community] -- Background -- Trades -- Temples and associations -- Practices -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Chinese--Singapore|China--Emigration and immigration--History","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Community development {18486494}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":96,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=49dd2df6-ab3f-48b7-8976-5634de7dbac0","identifier_uuid":"49dd2df6-ab3f-48b7-8976-5634de7dbac0","title":"The Golden Point Award is launched","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"NA","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"NA","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"The biennial Golden Point Award is Singapore’s premier national creative writing competition that accepts submissions in all four national languages – English Chinese, Malay and Tamil.[1] The competition has its roots in the National Short Story","abstract":"NA","table_of_contents":"NA","subject_lcsh":"NA","subject_singheritage":"Arts {18336109}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>HistorySG {18547869}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2015.","access_rights":"The information in this article is valid as at Oct 2015 and correct as far as we are able to ascertain from our sources. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete history of the subject. Please contact the Library for further reading materials on the topic."},{"_id":97,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=4c47c53d-9f4b-43f0-87f1-438843fce6ad","identifier_uuid":"4c47c53d-9f4b-43f0-87f1-438843fce6ad","title":"Ponggal","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Bonny","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"22/5/2002","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Ponggal or Pongal, also known as Makara Sankranti, is celebrated in mid-January by South Indians as a festival marking the rice harvest. Pongal, a mixture of sweet boiled rice is made and offered to Surya, the Sun God. The name is derived from the Tamil word pongu, meaning “boil over” or “flourish”.","table_of_contents":"[Ponggal] -- Significance -- Rites and Rituals -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Ethnic festivals--Singapore|Singapore--Social life and customs","subject_singheritage":"Ethnic festivals {18338049}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":98,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=4c6688a8-1661-4e1c-9aee-6b260fe03280","identifier_uuid":"4c6688a8-1661-4e1c-9aee-6b260fe03280","title":"Aljunied","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"21/6/2016","has_part_uuid":"62857566-28ac-472f-afd3-4037f2e32efc","description":"NA","abstract":"Situated on the eastern fringe of the city centre, Aljunied broadly refers to the areas surrounding Aljunied Road, which connects Geylang Road and MacPherson Road, and Upper Aljunied Road, which extends from the MacPherson Road junction to Upper Serangoon Road.","table_of_contents":"[Aljunied] -- Early history -- Japanese Occupation -- Postwar years -- Area boundaries -- Landmarks -- References.","subject_lcsh":"City planning--Singapore|Land use--Singapore|Aljunied (Singapore)","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Streets and Places {18336099}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":99,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=4c73810c-81ff-4ec3-822c-584a40d9d84d","identifier_uuid":"4c73810c-81ff-4ec3-822c-584a40d9d84d","title":"Nonya kebaya","alternative":"NA","creator":"Koh, Jaime","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"27/9/2013","has_part_uuid":"6d284494-7b0e-401d-a1a9-0d10f819b153","description":"NA","abstract":"The nonya (or nyonya) kebaya is an outfit that is most associated with the women of the Chinese Peranakan community, who are commonly known as nonyas (or nyonyas). The nonya kebaya is believed to have developed from the Malay baju panjang (long dress), which comprises a knee-length tunic worn over a batik sarong (printed tube skirt). Instead of a long tunic, the nonya kebaya is a tighter-fitting sheer embroidered blouse that is traditionally paired with a batik sarong.","table_of_contents":"[Nonya kebaya] -- Description -- Historical development -- Modern varieties -- Cultural significance -- References.","subject_lcsh":"NA","subject_singheritage":"Women {18486581}|Batik {18337481}|Peranakan costumes {18336355}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":100,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=4c9d6cdb-f75f-4be7-be92-1b70266a8b63","identifier_uuid":"4c9d6cdb-f75f-4be7-be92-1b70266a8b63","title":"Kreta Ayer Road","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"30/6/2003","has_part_uuid":"ba673565-ecf1-403f-96d0-8180b6742ff7","description":"NA","abstract":"Kreta Ayer Road, a one-way road in the heart of Chinatown, connects Neil Road to New Bridge Road. The road is historically important as it was the name given to Chinatown in the early 1800s and was known as tua poh (greater town district) in 19th-century Chinatown.","table_of_contents":"[Kreta Ayer Road] -- History -- Description -- Variant names -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Street names--Singapore|Historic sites--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}|Urban planning {18336138}|Customs {18336131}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All rights reserved. National Library Board Singapore, 2020","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. 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