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THE STRAITS CHINESE HOUSE
DOMESTIC LIFE AND TRADITIONS |
| By: |
Peter Lee, Jennifer Chen |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£19.95 |
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| ISBN 10: |
9814155942 |
| ISBN 13: |
9789814155946 |
| Publisher: |
EDITIONS DIDIER MILLET PTY LTD |
| Pub. date: |
1 March, 2007 |
| Pages: |
124 |
| Description: |
The Straits Chinese or Peranakan community is perhaps one of the oldest overseas Chinese communities in history, having established itself in the Malay archipelago as early as the seventeenth century. |
| Synopsis: |
Since leaving the Chinese mainland and settling in the Malay archipelago as early as the seventeenth century, the Chinese Straits (also known as the Peranakan) community - with their rich culture rooted in Chinese tradition, yet indelibly influenced by Malay, Portuguese, Dutch and British customs - has become one of the oldest and most unique overseas Chinese communities in the world."The Straits Chinese House" is a lavishly illustrated volume that provides readers with a unique insight into the lifestyle, traditions, and rich history of this distinctive yet eclectic community - from the ceremonial and religious to the day-to-day - through their own homes. |
| Illustrations: |
over 200 full-colour & b&w photos |
| Publication: |
Singapore |
| Imprint: |
Editions Didier Millet Pty Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |