the art and beauty of traditional Baba Malay poetry Chan, Eng Thai creator author. Chan, Teck Guan translator. Lye, G. T. writer of foreword. Crop.sg illustrator. text Poetry. vtu 2025 2025 monographic eng

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139 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 20 cm. "Pantun Baba Chan is a collection of 100 original pantun poems written in Baba Malay over a period of 15 years by Baba Chan Eng Thai, a prominent member of Singapore's vibrant Peranakan community. Chan's poetry celebrates the traditions of his community and a nostalgia for the old ways--ranging from favorite foods to rites of passage to commemorations of famous people. The book also includes a hilarious pantun "duel" between the author and G.T. Lye over WhatsApp"--Amazon. Chan Eng Thai ; translated by Chan Teck Guan ; illustrations by Crop.sg ; foreword by G.T. Lye. In Baba Malay with English translations. Baba Malay poetry Pantoums, Baba Malay 895.11 CHA 9780804858373 MBIP 260720 20260720095638.0 300175980 eng