More than two hundred artifacts showcasing the history and culture of the Malayali community in Singapore"

 "More than two hundred artifacts showcasing the history and culture of the Malayali community in Singapore"

The exhibition follows the Malayali people's migration from their ancestral origins in Kerala to Singapore, where they settled and made contributions to the nation. It also captures the community's changing ideas about identity and home.

"Ente Veedu, My Home: Malayalees in Singapore" is the first exhibition to concentrate only on the legacy, culture, and identity of the group, according to the Indian legacy Centre, which is organizing the show. The expiration date is September 15, 2024.

The exhibition follows the Malayali people's migration from their ancestral origins in Kerala to Singapore, where they settled and made contributions to the nation. It also captures the community's changing ideas about identity and home.

More than 200 artifacts from national collections, including those belonging to the National Library Board, the National Museum of Singapore, Singapore Press Holdings, and organizations like Malayali, will be on exhibit, with some of them being seen by the public for the first time. Community, the exhibition looks at many facets of the rich history of the local area.

"The richness of Malayali culture is derived from a multitude of influences and constituent parts," said Dr. Anita Devi Pillai, Senior Lecturer in Applied Linguistics at Nanyang Technological University as well as Guest Curator at the National Institute of Education.

"The similarities to Singapore's own diversity are striking. Seeing my two decades of community study come to life in an exhibition is a dream come true for me as a researcher," he said.

Pillai said, "This exhibition affords an opportunity to present the findings of the study to the world in the form of captivating stories, whereby visitors are invited into the Malayali 'home' and transported into the heart of Malayali heritage."

The Indian Heritage Center's general manager, Maria Bhavani Das, stated: "Ente Veedu means'my home' in Malayalam. We are all able to hear their tales and investigate ideas of home and identity by working together to co-create this show with the community." We encourage you to consider the viewpoint of the Malayali community."

"We anticipate that those who view the exhibition will have a more profound understanding of this vibrant and rich culture," Das said.

The second-largest subgroup of Indians in Singapore are Malayalees, who are originally from the state of Kerala in South India.

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The community is multiethnic and has been for many years; among its members are Muslims, Hindus, Syrian Christians, Roman Catholics, and Hindus.

The Malayali community played a significant part in Singapore's growth throughout the 19th century as a result of their migration there in pursuit of better employment possibilities outside of their own country. His contributions are found in a wide range of industries, including politics, the legal system, health care, and community and social services.

"With this exhibition, we celebrate the invaluable contribution of the Malayali population to the rich tapestry of Singapore's history," stated Liviniah P, Assistant Curator, Indian Heritage Centre. Working with so many helpful people and organizations from the Malayali community has been a delight." This joint exhibition."

He went on, "They have been incredibly giving with their time and contributions, and their unwavering commitment to maintaining the legacy opens the door for future generations to accept and treasure this rich cultural legacy.”