Tag Archives: Malay culture

Public Talk: Geylang Serai: The Making of a Malay Emporium

To most Singaporeans, Geylang Serai is Singapore’s principal ‘Malay area’. Indeed, Geylang Serai has been associated with the Malay community for so long that most people do not realise that the area did not start up as a Malay kampung … Continue reading

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Public Talk: entitled Eye of the Beholder: The Malay Aesthetic by Khir Johari

Take a walk with Khir Johari, collector and independent researcher on the history and culture of the Malay world. Khir will showcase some examples from his personal collection in order to illustrate the aesthetic aspect of nature, shaped by imagination … Continue reading

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Public Talk: Sacred Sirih-Traditions and Symbolism in the Malay World

Public talk by Mr Khir Johari, organised by the Singapore Heritage Society and the National Library Board.

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