Liew Jie Ni and Jesvin Yeo (eds.)
Singapore: Basheer Graphic Books, 2010
ISBN: 9789810867102
Why are there bat motifs in a Chinese temple?
How is it you'll hardly find a cactus in a Chinese home?
Why are red dates and melon seeds must-haves at a Chinese wedding?
For many Singaporean Chinese, these are just some of the traditions, myths and taboos that shape daily life.
This book takes you on a whirlwind journey into the world of superstition at the heart of Singapore's Chinatown, complete with tips, trivia and a running commentary. Also, inside come with a pocket-sized guidebook that is your handy companion as you traverse the streets of Chinatown.
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