From Streets to Stalls
The History and Evolution of Hawking and Hawker Centres in Singapore
Book • 2024
From Streets to Stalls delves into the long history of hawking in Singapore, from its origins in the ninth century to its current status as a celebrated part of Singaporean culture.
The book examines the challenges faced by hawkers, the policies that shaped the industry, and how hawker centres have become essential spaces for social interaction and multiculturalism.
It highlights the importance of hawker culture, which was recognized by UNESCO in 2020 as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The book examines the challenges faced by hawkers, the policies that shaped the industry, and how hawker centres have become essential spaces for social interaction and multiculturalism.
It highlights the importance of hawker culture, which was recognized by UNESCO in 2020 as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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Nainika Sudheendra , a fellow Schwarzman scholar, as a great book about the economic, cultural, and political implications of hawker centers in Singapore.
Nainika Sudheendra , a fellow Schwarzman scholar, as a great book about the economic, cultural, and political implications of hawker centers in Singapore.
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