Synopsis

To escape her fate in China, Swee Leng and her friends sail across oceans to find hope and a better life in Nanyang. Upon their arrival, the women earn their keep as helpers to the men at construction sites, making a name for themselves as Samsui women. However, repeated taunts from people around them as well as conflicts between Swee Leng and her friends threaten their solidarity and friendship.

Friends become foes and family turns into enemies, until a fire at Bukit Ho Swee brings them together again. Working as one, they race against the clock to build new homes for thousands without shelter over their heads.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

This programme sought to help students to:

• Recognise the Samsui women of Singapore as heroes in our local history
• Appreciate the qualities of resilience, dedication and sense of duty towards our country
• Recognise the ways in which the pioneer generation has contributed to the nation
• Develop an appreciation for puppetry as a storytelling tool

RECOMMENDED FOR

Primary School Students