VADIVELU Chidambaram
Vanishing Trades,
Accession Number 001265
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 4
Total Reels
- Rajandran Supramaniam
Interviewer
- 01:33:47
Total Running Time
- Tamil
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 4
Metadata
- 20 Mar 1991
Recording Date
- 00:29:44
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Personal background. Early school and family experiences. After leaving school helped at home. Interested in coming to Singapore; uncle made arrangements. In 1936, boarded Rajullah to come to Malaya. Six days' journey. Main reason for coming to Malaya was to help father in business.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 4
Metadata
- 25 Mar 1991
Recording Date
- 00:29:45
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Description of Tamil festivals:- Deepavali and Ponggal. How they were celebrated in early days. Why people consult parrot astrology for advice on marriage, business and family. Random readings from astrological cards recorded in this tape. They signify good luck and good fortune. Joined Indian National Army (INA) during Japanese Occupation. Impression of Subhas Chandra Bose. Comments on Tamil Association and Tamil Murasu editor Sarangapani.
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Reel/Disc 4 of 4
Metadata
- 25 Mar 1991
Recording Date
- 00:03:56
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
His impressions of Singapore. Been here for past 55 years. Everyday routine - goes to Serangoon Road and stations himself there from morning till evening with his parrots. Satisfaction in his job. Takes Thirvalluvar, the Tamil poet as moral guide for his daily living.
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