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OUR AMAZING PIONEERS (SET 1)
Av Shawn Seah
Inbunden, 2023
741 kr
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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 …
OUR AMAZING PIONEERS (SET 2)
Av Shawn Seah
Inbunden, 2023
725 kr
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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 …
SEAH EU CHIN: THE KING OF GAMBIER AND PEPPER
Av Shawn Seah
Inbunden, 2023
212 kr
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A young Teochew teenager lands in the bustling port of Singapore shortly after its founding. He overcomes several challenges to become the King of Gambier and Pepper. Today, a few streets in Singapore are named after him and members of his family — in memory of his many contributions to …
SYED OMAR ALJUNIED: A BRIDGE BETWEEN DIFFERENT FAITHS
Av Shawn Seah
Inbunden, 2023
218 kr
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An Arab merchant and community leader serves as a bridge between different communities. He donates land for the building of St Andrew's Cathedral and what eventually becomes Tan Tock Seng Hospital. This community-spirited man is none other than Syed Omar Bin Ali Aljunied.Who are our amazing …
NGEOW CHER SEONG: A FAMILY TRADITION OF PERANAKAN JEWELLERY
Av Shawn Seah
Inbunden, 2023
214 kr
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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 …
SYED MOHAMED ALSAGOFF: A BELIEVER IN EDUCATION
Av Shawn Seah
Inbunden, 2023
218 kr
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Making money from many successful businesses, including shipping crates of coconuts, coffee and rubber, Syed Mohamed Alsagoff is very wealthy. Because of his passion for education, he starts a school in his own home. The Alsagoff Arab School is established in 1912 — today, it is the oldest Islamic …
SEAH LIANG SEAH: SINGAPORE'S COMMUNITY LEADER
Av Shawn Seah
Inbunden, 2023
214 kr
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Born in Singapore to a famous family, a young man called Liang Seah becomes a community leader, a lawmaker and co-founder of what is known today as the Peranakan Association Singapore. His life of service will inspire future generations. Today, Liang Seah Street reminds people of the legacy this …
NARAINA PILLAI: BUILDER OF THE SRI MARIAMMAN TEMPLE
Av Shawn Seah
Inbunden, 2023
214 kr
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Naraina Pillai is determined. Although his cotton business is destroyed by a fire, Naraina bounces back. He becomes a successful merchant and community leader. To help others in society, Naraina builds the original Sri Mariamman Temple at South Bridge Road. Today, Pillai Road helps us remember this …
TAN KIM SENG: A MAN WHO DID GOOD FOR OTHERS
Av Shawn Seah
Inbunden, 2023
218 kr
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A merchant from Malacca builds upon his family's wealth and achieves even greater business success. But more important than making money is giving back to society. He builds a Chinese school, a road, and even a bridge. This man was Tan Kim Seng, a man who did a lot of good for others in society.Who …
EDWIN TESSENSOHN: LEADER OF THE EURASIAN COMMUNITY
Av Shawn Seah
Inbunden, 2023
218 kr
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Edwin Tessensohn enjoys playing cricket and tennis and becomes the president of the Singapore Recreation Club. But he does not just have fun and play games. Among his many achievements, Tessensohn helps establish the Eurasian Association, serves on the Municipal Commission, and is appointed to the …
TAN SENG POH: SERVING THE COMMUNITY
Av Shawn Seah
Inbunden, 2023
218 kr
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A young Teochew boy from Perak accompanies his family to Singapore. He later becomes one of the richest Chinese in Singapore. Keen to give back to society, he becomes active in public service, social welfare and education. Today, Seng Poh Road and Seng Poh Lane stand as a testimony to his name: Tan …
TAN TOCK SENG: FOUNDER OF THE PEOPLE'S HOSPITAL
Av Shawn Seah
Inbunden, 2023
218 kr
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A successful businessman of Hokkien descent, Tan Tock Seng works hard, and goes from selling fruits, vegetables and poultry to becoming a wealthy landowner, but he never forgets about helping the poor, needy and sick. Donating generously to charity, he starts the Chinese Pauper's Hospital at …
