Pantun Baba Chan by Chan Eng Thai (Hardback Book)

Name: Pantun Baba Chan by Chan Eng Thai (Hardback Book)
Brand: Tuttle Publishing

Tuttle Publishing

Pisang mas di-atas peti,\nAda dua biji bekembar;\nCakap menulis kita mesti,\nBaru Hidop Bahasa Baba\n * * * * *\nA comb of golden bananas,\nBear two ripening twins;\nAs we strive to speak and write,\nBaba Malay will thrive anew.\nPantun 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.\nThe pantun is an oral poetic form with a rich tradition dating back many centuries. Written in Baba Malay, a\n\nPantun Baba Chan\nThe Art and Beauty of Traditional Baba Malay Poetry (Bilingual text and Online audio recordings in E\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available ;