Chinese Street Opera in Singapore Ian Diamond University of California

University of California

The artistic principles are established for later development and elaboration

"Covers a broad range of subjects that undergraduates in the discipline should be familiar and comfortable with upon graduation

This book reveals the truth behind the now infamous poster

Chinese Street Opera in Singapore Ian Diamond University of CaliforniaSince Singapore declared independence from Malaysia in 1965, Chinese street opera has played a significant role in defining Singaporean identity. In carefully tracing the history of amateur and professional performances in Singapore, Tong Soon Lee reflects on their role in fostering cultural nationalism and entrepreneurship. He explains that the government welcomes Chinese street opera performance because they combine tradition and modernism and