Synopsis

A destructive fire razes through the squatter settlement of Bukit Ho Swee, leaving thousands of families homeless. To help the victims of the fire, Swee Leng, a Samsui woman, rises to the occasion and volunteers her time in the rebuilding efforts. Through sheer hard work and perseverance, she earns the respect of her peers and becomes a foreman at a construction site.

Set in 1960s Singapore, Samsui Women: One Brick at a Time is a life-sized puppetry performance based on the lives of the Samsui women of Singapore. Part fact and part fiction, it is a moving story about dedication, duty, and honour—reflecting the values and sacrifices that the dedicated Samsui women of yesteryears live by.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

This programme sought to help students to:

• Gain an awareness and appreciation for puppetry as a storytelling tool
• Explore the values of loyalty, resilience and sense of duty reflected in the Samsui women
• Examine and gain an appreciation for the contributions of Samsui women to nation-building

RECOMMENDED FOR

Primary School Students