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From Kerala to Singapore : Voices from the Singapore Malayalee Community

by Anitha Devi Pillai, Puva Arumugam
From Kerala to Singapore : Voices from the Singapore Malayalee Community - Thryft
From Kerala to Singapore : Voices from the Singapore Malayalee Community - Thryft

Voices of Malayalees, building Singaporean roots.

From Kerala to Singapore could be a great read for those interested in migration, cultural heritage and Singapore's local histories. This book offers a never-before-seen study of the Singapore Malayalees, exploring their rich and diverse contributions to the country through personal narratives, memorabilia and genealogy. The mix of academic research and personal accounts offers a unique insight into a little-known community, showcasing their strength and resilience in building a home away from home.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

From Kerala to Singapore : Voices from the Singapore Malayalee Community

by Anitha Devi Pillai, Puva Arumugam
ISBN: 9789814721837
Authors: Anitha Devi Pillai, Puva Arumugam
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia)
Date of Publication: 2017-07-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Sociology
Related Topics: History, Social Issues, Race
Goodreads rating: 4.87
(rated by 23 readers)

Description

This book traces the lives of Malayalees in Singapore through their memories and experiences of moving from Kerala to Singapore and how their families subsequently built their lives here, slowly sinking their roots and becoming Singapore Malayalees. From Kerala to Singapore is the result of rigorous research into the relatively little-known Singapore Malayalees, and provides a comprehensive insight into a rich and fascinating community that has made a rich contribution to the country. This book gathers together an academic account of migration, more than 100 personal narratives – which are complemented by specially commissioned photo portraits and personal family memorabilia – and dozens of meticulously researched family trees. The ambition of this book is unmatched; never before has there been a study of the Singapore Malayalees – or indeed any ethnic community in Singapore – that simultaneously comprises academic research, oral testimonies, portrait photography, personal memorabilia and genealogical study.
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Voices of Malayalees, building Singaporean roots.

From Kerala to Singapore could be a great read for those interested in migration, cultural heritage and Singapore's local histories. This book offers a never-before-seen study of the Singapore Malayalees, exploring their rich and diverse contributions to the country through personal narratives, memorabilia and genealogy. The mix of academic research and personal accounts offers a unique insight into a little-known community, showcasing their strength and resilience in building a home away from home.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.