Description
The Hinghwa clan in Singapore used to have their vibrant activities centred around their enclave in and around the Sungei Road and Weld Road area. However, since the resettlement of the enclave, the once-vibrant people and their exciting cultural festivals seem to have vanished. The aim of this book is to address the issue before an interesting culture and a dynamic people disappear completely.
The book is divided into five parts. Part One discusses the origin of the Chinese, taking us through Chinese civilisation and the relevant dynasties. Part Two discusses the origin of the Hinghwa people, taking us through the highs and lows of the Hinghwa in ancient China. Part Three discusses the diaspora and renaissance of the Hinghwa people in the Nanyang and how they triumphed over many adversities. Part Four tells the stories of the pioneers and entrepreneurs. Finally, Part Five covers the culture, cuisine, and attractions of Puxian.
Contents
Prologue
Preface
Prof Kenneth Dean
Forewords
Dr Ng Eng Hen
Prof Dr Mochtar Riady
About The Author
Acknowledgements
Messages
References
1) Origin Of The Chinese People
Yanhuang Descendants
The Dynasty Era
Defining The Chinese Identity
Foundation of Chinese Culture
Three Golden Ages
2) Origin Of The Hinghwa People
Origin of Putian
Geography of Putian
Timeline of Putian’s Transformation
How We Became “Hinghwa”
Hinghwa Scholars in Imperial China
The Long Writer
3) The Diaspora & Renaissance of Hinghwa in Nanyang
The Rainbow Bridge Across The Nanyang
Arrival of Hinghwas in Singapore
The Growth of the Hinghwa Population
The Hinghwa Enclave
The Japanese Occupation
Life in the Hinghwa Enclave
The Hinghwa Renaissance
Monotony to Monopoly: Trades of the Hinghwa People
Transport-related Businesses
Hinghwa Taichi
Associations of the Hinghwa Community
4) Hinghwa In The Nanyang
Hinghwa Pioneers & Entreoreneurs
* Singapore
* Indonesia
* Malaysia
* Brunei
* Southeast Asia & Beyond
5) Culture & Cuisine
Puxian Attractions
Cuisine
