Author: Lo, Dorothy & Leon Comber
Title: Chinese Festivals in Malaya
Description: Eastern Universities Press Ltd. Singapore, Malaya, 1958. First Edition, Softcover. Fair Condition. colour frontis. photo.; a book in the Malayan Peoples and Customs series; ‘Chinese Festivals in Malaya’ is the first in a new series of books edited by Leon Comber designed to outline for:' the general reader the history and meaning of the many and varied colourful festivals celebrated throughout the year by the different racial and religious groups which make up Malaya and Singapore's polyglot communities. We are all familiar with the hung pao's presented to children and unmarried relatives and friends at Chinese New Year; with the “sweeping of the graves"; with moon cakes and paper lanterns. In this attractively presented book, illustrated from modern photographs and old paintings on silk, we can read of the various legends and folklore associated with the eight Chinese "national" festivals observed in Malaya. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 66 pages. no Dust Jacket as published.. Red titles spine. wear to spine repaired with clear tape. Includes bibliography & indexes (Chinese & general). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Holidays & Special Occasions; Indigenous Cultures; Travel & Places; Malaysia; Myths, Legends & Folklore. Inventory No: 4571.

Keywords: BZDB227 Holidays & Special Occasions/Malaya/Indigenous Cultures/Myths/Legends/Folklore/Travel & Places Holidays & Special Occasions; Indigenous Cultures; Travel & Places; Malaysia; Myths, Legends & Folklore. Unbranded Dorothy & Leon Comber Lo Chinese Fe


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