Kampong Spirit - Gotong Royong
Josephine Chia
Paperback, 525 pages
9789811768941
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Life in Potong Pasir, 1955 to 1965
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The most significant aspect of living in a kampong was its kampong spiritāor gotong royong. Though deprived of modern comforts like electricity or running water, multi-racial neighbours lived harmoniously with each other in their attap villages, had a wonderful zest for life and a strong sense of community.Ā
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This refreshed new edition of Kampong Spirit brings to life the colourful characters of the villagers with whom Peranakan author Josephine Chia grew up at a kampong in Potong Pasir. The period 1955 to 1965 was also a dramatic era for Singapore. As the country struggled towards nationhood, the social and political events of this time and their effects are seen through the eyes of the common folk.Ā
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This collection of delightful, real life short stories will take you through Singaporeās history and heritage at a human level. For some, it will be a journey of discovery and for others, a time of reminiscing about those nostalgic years.
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Kampong Spirit - Gotong Royong
Kampong Spirit - Gotong Royong
Josephine Chia
Paperback, 525 pages
9789811768941
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Life in Potong Pasir, 1955 to 1965
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The most significant aspect of living in a kampong was its kampong spiritāor gotong royong. Though deprived of modern comforts like electricity or running water, multi-racial neighbours lived harmoniously with each other in their attap villages, had a wonderful zest for life and a strong sense of community.Ā
Ā
This refreshed new edition of Kampong Spirit brings to life the colourful characters of the villagers with whom Peranakan author Josephine Chia grew up at a kampong in Potong Pasir. The period 1955 to 1965 was also a dramatic era for Singapore. As the country struggled towards nationhood, the social and political events of this time and their effects are seen through the eyes of the common folk.Ā
Ā
This collection of delightful, real life short stories will take you through Singaporeās history and heritage at a human level. For some, it will be a journey of discovery and for others, a time of reminiscing about those nostalgic years.
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Josephine Chia
Paperback, 525 pages
9789811768941
Ā
Life in Potong Pasir, 1955 to 1965
Ā
The most significant aspect of living in a kampong was its kampong spiritāor gotong royong. Though deprived of modern comforts like electricity or running water, multi-racial neighbours lived harmoniously with each other in their attap villages, had a wonderful zest for life and a strong sense of community.Ā
Ā
This refreshed new edition of Kampong Spirit brings to life the colourful characters of the villagers with whom Peranakan author Josephine Chia grew up at a kampong in Potong Pasir. The period 1955 to 1965 was also a dramatic era for Singapore. As the country struggled towards nationhood, the social and political events of this time and their effects are seen through the eyes of the common folk.Ā
Ā
This collection of delightful, real life short stories will take you through Singaporeās history and heritage at a human level. For some, it will be a journey of discovery and for others, a time of reminiscing about those nostalgic years.
