Geraldene Lowe-Ismail
Singapore: Talisman Publishing, 2011
ISBN: 9789810861100
Chinatown Memories is both a memoir and a narrative guide to the vibrant spirit of a bygone Singapore.
Geraldene Lowe-Ismail is the much loved "walking treasure" and heritage pioneer in Singapore. Blessed with a rich trove of stories and personal knowledge stretching over 50 years Geraldene delivers a unique insight to the glory and past of one of South East Asia's truly original Chinatowns.
With Geraldene and her beloved Amah as your guide, Chinatown Memories will take you through the nooks and crannies, myths and legends of a Chinatown still there in spirit if sadly altered by the march of development and progress.
The reader will discover a rich heritage of personalities and landmarks all beautifully brought to life by her long time collaborator, the renowned watercolourist Derek Corke.
Geraldene has dedicated this new publication of her classic book to all those, past and present, who have helped keep the Chinatown spirit alive - something she has dedicated her life to accomplish.
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