Gold has a deep-rooted significance in Indian history. Gold jewellery is traditionally worn by both men and women during festive and religious occasions. It is also given as gifts to family members, especially during weddings. This “golden beam” glowed across seas and borders when the Indians first set foot on the Singapore soil. Gold, in …
Singapore, although just a tiny island, is a multicultural state, formed by centuries of trade, immigration, colonial networks, and modern statecraft. Since from at least the 14th Century, a hybrid culture that mixed Chinese, Malay and European influences was formed in Malacca, coastal areas of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia. Right till the 19th Century, …
Si Dian Jin, which literally means the “four points of gold”, is a wedding betrothal gift traditionally given to the bride by her mother-in-law as a blessing of prosperity after marriage into the family. The Tradition Behind Si Dian Jin 四点金 The origins of this custom surfaced from olden Teochew area (modern day Chao Shan …