Gathering
SALIM IMRAN'S
ACCOUNT
In this segment, the unity of the Malay fishermen will be highlighted as they gathered and connected with each other with different activities. Besides life around sea, the culture they had was also strengthened because of their gatherings around the small island.
A Malay gathering
This postcard belonged to a collection that provides a glimpse into the physical and social landscape of Singapore between 19th to 20th century, depicting a gathering of Malay males in front of a hut. It reflects the close bond forged across the generations.
National Museum of Singapore. Malay men. 19th Century.
Image size: L9.0 x W14.0 cm. Postcard.
Item from the collection of the National Museum of Singapore.
Taken by an RAF soldier, this photo brings a look into how the children played with each other, also highlighting the simplicity of life during that period.
Malay children playing
National Museum of Singapore. Malay children playing in their seaside kampong. 1938-1939. Image size: L8.2 x W11.3cm. Photograph.
Item from the collection of the National Museum of Singapore.
Common baths
The fishermen showered together in rivers and it was a way of life for them. This forged a strong bond among the men in villages.
National Museum of Singapore. Malay men bathing in a river. 1950-1970.
Image size: L: 7.7 x W:13 cm, Sheet size: L8.6 x W13.8 cm. Archived Photograph.
Item from the collection of the National Museum of Singapore.
Masjid Sultan
The children used to play along the mosque and their seaside kampong.
This location is located in the area of Arab street and Bugis, which was recorded as a conservation area and was a key location for the communities in both the past and present.
National Museum of Singapore. Kampong Glam. 1950.
Image size: L6 x W6 cm Archived Photograph.
Item from the collection of the National Museum of Singapore.