Chinese customs and festivals in Singapore = Hua ren li su jie ri shou ce



Digitised Book 216.73.216.10 (0)

1989

Chinese customs and festivals in Singapore = Hua ren li su jie ri shou ce

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This handbook aims to help younger Singaporeans have a better understanding of Chinese festivals and rituals by explaining the origins and meaning of Chinese festivals and customs. It is also designed to make Chinese customs and rituals more relevant to the Singapore society.

Subjects

Chinese--Singapore--Rites and ceremonies Festivals--Singapore Chinese--Singapore--Social life and customs

Categories

Ethnic festivals

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Title
Chinese customs and festivals in Singapore = Hua ren li su jie ri shou ce
Subject
  • Chinese--Singapore--Rites and ceremonies
  • Festivals--Singapore
  • Chinese--Singapore--Social life and customs
Publisher
  • Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations, 1989
  • National Library Board Singapore, 1989
Contributors
  • Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations
Digital Description
application/pdf, ill.
Table of Contents
  • Festivals. Chun Jie (Chinese New Year). Qing Ming Jie (All Souls' Day). Duan Wu Jie (Dragon Boat Festival). Qi Qiao Jie (The Cowherd and Weaving Maid Festival). Zhong Yuan Jie (Festival of the Hungry Ghosts). Zhong Qiu Jie (Mid-Autumn Festival). Chong Yang Jie (Double Ninth Festival). Dong Zhi (Winter Solstice Festival) -- Customs. Births and birthday celebrations. Wedding celebrations. Funeral rituals -- Appendices. Family relationships. Wedding invitation card -- Obituary.
Copyright
  • All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2009.