Understanding Singaporeans: Why Do Malays Avoid Pork?

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Cultural insights into Singaporean Malay customs.

If you're curious about the rich tapestry that makes up Singapore's multicultural society, "Understanding Singaporeans: Why Do Malays Avoid Pork?" offers an enlightening glimpse. Ideal for both children and adults, this award-winning book demystifies the nuances of the Malay community through accessible Q&As. It's a starting point for broader cultural appreciation and understanding, and who knows – you might find yourself sharing these intriguing facts at your next gathering.

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.

Understanding Singaporeans: Why Do Malays Avoid Pork?

Regular price $11.90
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ISBN: 9789814655712
Authors: Edmund Wee
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2017-03-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Personal Development, Sociology
Goodreads rating: 4.22
(rated by 9 readers)

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Why do Malays use “bin” and “binte” in their names? Why are there two Hari Rayas? Why do women cover their heads? We provide the answers—and useful tips as well—to some of the most-asked questions young Singaporeans have about the Malay community, including why green is special to Malays. Why Do Malays Avoid Pork? is part of a series of four illustrated handbooks, each with 20 questions and answers to promote understanding of the different races and cultures in Singapore.
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Cultural insights into Singaporean Malay customs.

If you're curious about the rich tapestry that makes up Singapore's multicultural society, "Understanding Singaporeans: Why Do Malays Avoid Pork?" offers an enlightening glimpse. Ideal for both children and adults, this award-winning book demystifies the nuances of the Malay community through accessible Q&As. It's a starting point for broader cultural appreciation and understanding, and who knows – you might find yourself sharing these intriguing facts at your next gathering.

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.