Author: CHIA, F.,
Title: The Babas. [Chinese Malays]. Orig. edn.
Description: Singapore, Times Books International, 1980. Original kimp glossy wrappers, title in bold black type with coloured illustrations on front wrapper. 193pp. Many coloured ills. on 8 plates with extensive captions, many black/white text-ills. of which some full-page, all after old and new photographs, some facsim. ills. after original chinese documents, postscript, table of contents. A description of the Malay Chinese, originating from Amoy, Fukien and Hokkien, after orw experiences, observations and recollections (:) Origin, characteristics, Baba Malay, english education, domestic and social life, birthday, wedding and funerals, festivals and games, vanishing cultural heritage..Supplies good insight in this Malaysian population group. Very fine copy.

Keywords: babas malay chinese malaysia amoy fukien hokkien cultural heritage history society customs origin malaysia southeast asia