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Rebuilding The Ancestral Village: Singaporeans In China

Rebuilding The Ancestral Village: Singaporeans In China

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by Kuah-Pearce Khun Eng
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This work is about the relationship between one group of Singapore Chinese and their ancestral village in Fujian in China. It explores the various reasons why the Singapore Chinese continue to want to maintain ties with their ancestral village and how they go about reproducing Chinese culture (in the form of ancestor worship and religion) in the village milieu in China. It further explores the reasons why the Singapore Chinese feel morally obliged to assist their ancestral village in village reconstruction (providing financial contributions to infrastructure development such as the building of roads, bridges, schools and hospitals) and to help with small scale industrial and retail activities.

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ISBN13: 9789971695255
Language: English
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing
Publication Year: 2011
Format: Paperback

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    Explores Singaporeans' cultural ties and support for Fujian village

  • Who is this book for?

    This book offers a fascinating look into how Singaporean Chinese maintain their deep roots in their ancestral Fujian village. It's a heartfelt exploration of cultural preservation, community bonds, and the sense of moral duty that drives their ongoing support and reconstruction efforts. If you're interested in multicultural connections and the enduring power of heritage, this book is a compelling read.
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