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Title: Ngeow Cher Seong: A Family Tradition Of Peranakan Jewellery
Condition: New
Author: Shawn Li Song Seah
Contributor: Patrick Yee (By (artist))
Format: Hardback
EAN: 9789811268908
ISBN: 9789811268908
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Genre: Children's Reference
Release Date: 15/08/2023
Release Year: 2023
Description: A young Hakka arrives in Singapore, settles down, and finds small successes. The good life is short-lived when the Japanese invade Singapore and he loses everything. He eventually makes a comeback because of Indian goldsmiths and Peranakan families. This is the never-before-told story of a family of jewellers with a strong tradition of creating Peranakan jewellery.Who are our amazing pioneers, the people who travelled from distant lands to seek out adventure and fortune in early Singapore? In this series of fully-illustrated books, you'll discover our pioneers' inspiring stories, some of which have never been written out for children before! So, come and celebrate the people who have made a difference to Singapore, through their hard work, service and sacrifice.
Language: English
Number of Pages: 32
Country/Region of Manufacture: SG
Book Series: Our Amazing Pioneers

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