Life and Death in Singapore
99% Invisible
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Echoes of Pek Santheng: Memories and Transitions
This chapter explores the rich cultural practices surrounding burial and remembrance at Pek Santheng Cemetery in Singapore during the mid-20th century. It highlights the emotional impact of modern land reclamation efforts and the struggles faced by the local community as they adapt their traditions in the face of urbanization. Through personal narratives, the chapter captures the poignant history of a community intertwined with its past, confronting the complexities of change and the spectral remnants of a bygone era.
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