Gwee Li Sui
Singaporean poet, translator, and academic known for his work on Singlish and its literary merit. Author of "Speakiing Singlish."
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Oct 29, 2024 • 45min
202. Singlish Singlish
Gwee Li Sui, a Singaporean poet and academic, discusses the challenges he faced in promoting Singlish as a valid form of expression. He emphasizes its cultural and literary importance. Stacey Mei Yan Fong, an author and baker, shares her personal journey from feeling embarrassed about Singlish to embracing it as a comforting connection to her heritage. They explore the evolution of Singlish from stigma to acceptance, highlighting its role in government communication and cultural identity.
