Chinese Epigraphy in Singapore: 1819-1911
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The history of Singaporeās Chinese community is carved in stone andĀ wood: in the epigraphic record of 62 Chinese temples, native-placeĀ associations, clan and guild halls. These materials include templeĀ plaques, couplets, stone inscriptions, stone and bronze censers, andĀ other inscribed objects found in these institutions. They provide firsthandĀ historical information on the aspirations and contributions of theĀ early generation of Chinese settlers in Singapore.
Early inscriptionsĀ reveal the centrality of these institutions to Chinese life in Singapore,Ā while later inscriptions show the many ways that these institutionsĀ have evolved over the years. Many have become deeply engaged inĀ social welfare projects, while others have also become centers ofĀ transnational networks. These materials, available in Chinese and inĀ English translation, open a window into the world of ChineseĀ communities in Singapore. These cultural artifacts can also beĀ appreciated for their exceptional artistic value. They are a central partĀ of the heritage of Singapore.
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āThere is no doubt that this new collection of epigraphic material constitutes a repository of Singapore cultural and historical heritage, and will become an indispensable tool for all the scholars interested in that country.ā
-Ā Claudine Salmon,Ā Director of Research Emeritus at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), Paris -
Kenneth DeanĀ is professor at the Asia Research Institute and head of the Department of Chinese Studies, National University of Singapore.
Hue Guan ThyeĀ is a senior research fellow atĀ the Department of Chinese Studies, National University of Singapore.
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- Description
- Praise
- About the Authors
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The history of Singaporeās Chinese community is carved in stone andĀ wood: in the epigraphic record of 62 Chinese temples, native-placeĀ associations, clan and guild halls. These materials include templeĀ plaques, couplets, stone inscriptions, stone and bronze censers, andĀ other inscribed objects found in these institutions. They provide firsthandĀ historical information on the aspirations and contributions of theĀ early generation of Chinese settlers in Singapore.
Early inscriptionsĀ reveal the centrality of these institutions to Chinese life in Singapore,Ā while later inscriptions show the many ways that these institutionsĀ have evolved over the years. Many have become deeply engaged inĀ social welfare projects, while others have also become centers ofĀ transnational networks. These materials, available in Chinese and inĀ English translation, open a window into the world of ChineseĀ communities in Singapore. These cultural artifacts can also beĀ appreciated for their exceptional artistic value. They are a central partĀ of the heritage of Singapore.
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āThere is no doubt that this new collection of epigraphic material constitutes a repository of Singapore cultural and historical heritage, and will become an indispensable tool for all the scholars interested in that country.ā
-Ā Claudine Salmon,Ā Director of Research Emeritus at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), Paris -
Kenneth DeanĀ is professor at the Asia Research Institute and head of the Department of Chinese Studies, National University of Singapore.
Hue Guan ThyeĀ is a senior research fellow atĀ the Department of Chinese Studies, National University of Singapore.
