BASTIAR Dusqie (Ibu)
Communities of Singapore (Part 3),
Accession Number 002319
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 2
Total Reels
- Zaleha bte Osman
Interviewer
- 00:57:42
Total Running Time
- Malay
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 2
Metadata
- 15 May 2000
Recording Date
- 00:28:54
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Interviewee try to maintain Minang custom whenever possible. Types of Minang dances. 'Silat' performance at weddings. Description of event celebrating baby's first crawl. Relationship among Minangs in Singapore. 'Nasi Padang' as Minang specialty. Settlement area for Minangs in Singapore. Interviewee emigrated from Pekan Baru (Indonesia) to Singapore. Minang ladies' headgear and accessories. Clothes worn by Minang ladies. Minang musical instruments. Large Minang community in Negri Sembilan (Malaysia).
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Reel/Disc 2 of 2
Metadata
- 15 May 2000
Recording Date
- 00:28:48
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Young Minangs not familiar with Minang language. Types of Minang food. Comparison of Malay and Minang food. Origin of name Minangkabau. Minang girls taught to sew and do embroidery from young. Young Minang boys taught to do business. Emphasis on religious education for young Minangs. Titles given to members within family. Examples of Minang names. Minang ladies encouraged to marry early. Significant role of 'mamak' (maternal uncle) within Minang family.
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