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Winner of Singapore Book Awards 2018, Best Middle Grade/Young Adult Title

Why do Malays use “bin” and “binte” in their names? Why is Chinatown called “cow car water”? Why do Indians hang mango leaves in doorways? How can you tell if someone is Eurasian?

We provide the answers— and useful tips as well—to some of the most-asked questions young Singaporeans have about the customs, traditions and festivals of Singapore's four main races.

The Understanding Singaporeans Bundle consists of four illustrated handbooks, each with 20 questions and answers to promote understanding of the different races and cultures in Singapore.

Understanding Singaporeans: Why Do The Chinese Shout Yam Seng?
Understanding Singaporeans: Why Do Malays Avoid Pork?
Understanding Singaporeans: Why Do Indians Dot Their Foreheads?
Understanding Singaporeans: Why Do Eurasians Love Sugee Cake?
Edmund Wee is the founder of Epigram Books which was set up to champion Singaporean literature. It publishes mainly fiction—from picture books to graphic novels to literary bestsellers. Its authors have won all the major book prizes, including the Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award, Singapore Literature Prize and Singapore Book Awards since it started in 2011. It also sponsors Singapore’s richest literary award, the annual Epigram Books Fiction Prize. Wee Editions, another imprint, supports local designers, photographers and artists.

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Why Do the Chinese Shout “Yam Seng”?
ISBN: 9789814655682
Format: Paperback
Size: 229mm x 152mm
Pages: 44pp

Why Do Indians Dot Their Foreheads?
ISBN: 9789814655699
Format: Paperback
Size: 229mm x 152mm
Pages: 44pp

Why Do Malays Avoid Pork?
ISBN: 9789814655712
Format: Paperback
Size: 229mm x 152mm
Pages: 44pp

Why Do Eurasians Love Sugee Cake?
ISBN: 9789814655705
Format: Paperback
Size: 229mm x 152mm
Pages: 44pp

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Understanding Singaporeans Bundle