MARDIANA bte Sulaiman
Communities of Singapore (Part 3),
Accession Number 002495
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 4
Total Reels
- Zaleha Bte Osman
Interviewer
- 01:58:30
Total Running Time
- Malay
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 4
Metadata
- 7 Feb 2001
Recording Date
- 00:30:17
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Personal background. Why parents emigrated to Singapore from Indonesia. Mother worked as tailor on arrival. Father joined 'bangsawan' troupe and travelled to Malaysia. Interviewee worked as singer at nightclubs and lounges in Singapore. Interviewee also performed on Radio Televisyen Singapore (RTS) singing traditional Minang songs. Definition of Minang. Explanation of various Minang clans. Variation in Minang language. Interviewee speaks and practices Minang language .
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Reel/Disc 2 of 4
Metadata
- 7 Feb 2001
Recording Date
- 00:31:30
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
How Minangkabau got its name. Description of 'rumah gadang' (grand house) and materials used to build it. Minang symbolic national colours. Origins of Minang people. Minang textile and handicraft. Explanation of various head dress for Minang men and women. Description of Minang traditional costume. Responsibilities of 'ninik mamak' (maternal uncle) and 'bundo kanduang' (woman chief) in Minang community. 'Ninik mamak' and 'bundo kanduang' representing Minang community in Singapore.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 4
Metadata
- 7 Feb 2001
Recording Date
- 00:31:01
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Description of various Minang foods and how they are prepared. Comparison of Minang and Malay 'rendang'. Minang cakes and snacks. Food served at traditional Minang weddings. Description of Minang delicacies. Singapore Minang Association (SMA) participated in food expo featuring its traditional food. Interaction among Minangs in Singapore. Minang businesses in Singapore. Description of traditional Minang dances. Musical instruments used. Explanation of 'tari payung' (umbrella dance).
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