SINGAPOREAN

LITERATURE
De Jesus, Jierdette G. BSBA – 1A
SINGAPORE
FLAG
 HISTORY OF SINGAPORE
- is a sovereign island city-state in maritime Southeast Asia.

- “Singapura”, old name of Singapore.

- The history of modern state of Singapore dates back to its founding in the early 19th
century, but evidence suggests that a significant trading settlement existed in the Island of
Singapore in the 14th century.

- 1819, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles negotiated a treaty where by Johor allowed the
British to locate a trading port on the island, leading to the establishment of Singapore in
1819.

- - Singapore became an independent republic year 1965, August 9.

- In 1990s, the country became one of the highly developed free market economy, strong
international trading links.
 SINGAPORE CULTURE AND TRADITION

Chinese The culture in Singapore is

defined by the different ethnic
Malay groups in the city state.

- Are palpable there, making for

Indian a mix of traditions and local
customs.
Western
influences
SINGAPORE A “FINE” CITY

In addition, Culture in Singapore is largely

defined by :
• peace
• Justice
• Culture
• Social religious harmony
Singaporean Foods:

• Meat

• Seafood

• Rice

• Noodles

• Dessert or Snacks
TRADITIONAL COSTUME
• Baju Kurung is the
traditional outfit of the
Malay women and also the
national dress of
Singapore.

• Salwar Kurta and a dhoti

FAMOUS LANDMARKS

Helix Bridge
Marina Barrage
Cavenagh Bridge
Esplanade
LANGUAGE AND
RELIGION
• Singapore is a Multi-religious country.

The most followed religion in the country is Buddhism, followed by

Islam, Christianity, Taoism, Hinduism, and others.
 42.5% 14.9% 14.8%

DO NOT HAVE
BUDDHIST ISLAM RELIGIOUS
AFFILIATION

14.6%
8.5% 4%

CHRISTIANS
TAOISM HINDU
and the remainders are belonging to other religious
groups .
THERE ARE MANY LANGUAGES IN SINGAPORE

The Four Official Languages of Singapore are:

• Mandarin
• Malay
• Tamil
• English
 SINGAPOREAN LITERATURE

The literature of Singapore comprises a collection of literary works

by Singaporeans in any of the country’s four main languages: English,
Chinese, Malay, Tamil.

While the Singaporean literary works that considered belongings to

the literature of their specific languages. The literature portraying various
aspects of Singapore society forms a significant part of a culture.
Singapore has a four sub literature instead of one.
SINGAPOREAN
POETRY
Singaporean Literature in English started with
the straits born chines community in the Colonial
era; It is not clear which was the first work of
Literature in English published in Singapore but
these is evidence literature published as early as
the 1830s.
With the evidence of Singapore in 1965, new
age of Singapore writing emerged led by Edwin
Thumboo, Arthur Yap, Robert Yeo, Goh Poh Seng,
Lee Tzu Pheng and Chandran Nair.
POETRY
- Is the predominant mode
of expression, and most
published works of
Singapore writing in
English have been in
poetry.
DRAMA
- In English found expression in Goh
Poh Seng, who was also a notable poet
and novelist, in Robert Yeo, author of
6 plays, and in Kuo Pao Kun, who
also wrote in Chinese sometimes
translating his works into English.
CHILDREN
LITERATURE
- Children Literature in Singapore
has gained momentum in recent
years due to increased interest in
the genre generated by the First
Time Writers and Illustrators
Initiative.
FICTION
- Singaporean fiction writing in
English. Short stories flourished as
a literary form and after that the
novel arrived. Goh Poh Seng
remains a pioneer in writing
novels well before many of the
later generation.
- Penang – born Catherine Lim has
been Singapore’s most widely read
author.
- Many Han is the pseudonym of
Joan Hon.
 RESOURCES
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● https://www.google.com/search?q=esplanade&tbm=isch&ved
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH3cXVH6U6w
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