Chinese Street Opera in Singapore Ian Diamond "Covers a broad range of

"Covers a broad range of subjects that undergraduates in the discipline should be familiar and comfortable with upon graduation

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This book reveals the truth behind the now infamous poster

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understandable apprehensions stirred by hiring a caretaker to "mind the children" in one's own home

Chinese Street Opera in Singapore Ian Diamond "Covers a broad range ofSince Singapore declared independence from Malaysia in 1965, Chinese street opera has played a significant role in defining Singaporean identity. In carefully tracing the history of amateur and professional performances in Singapore, Tong Soon Lee reflects on their role in fostering cultural nationalism and entrepreneurship. He explains that the government welcomes Chinese street opera performance because they combine tradition and modernism and