Hidden Heritage: Minority South Asian Communities in Singapore
Discover the vibrant stories of the Bengali, Gujarati, Hindustani (from the Gangetic Heartland), Tamil Catholic, and Telugu communities through our captivating series. An initiative by the NUS FASS South Asian Studies Programme, this series delves into the everyday lives of these communities, highlighting their unique and shared histories and cultural values. By examining their interactions with other ‘Indian’ and non-‘Indian’ groups in Singapore, we reveal the rich and intricate tapestry within the broader ‘Indian’ ethnic category, showcasing the diverse heritage of the diaspora.
Dive into South Asia like never before with South Asian Studies Programme (SASP) – the only one of its kind in ASEAN! From exploring cultural vibes to uncovering the connections between South Asia and Southeast Asia, this program has it all. Launched in '99, we're all about deep dives into the rich history and vibrant diaspora of South Asia.
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News
Shedding light on `minorities within a minority’
The Straits Times coverage of the launch of the NUS South Asian Studies-led “Hidden Heritage: Minority South Asian Communities in Singapore” series.
Just Launched: Singapore’s South Asian Communities Book and Documentary Series
The NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) showcased a series of books and short documentaries that focused on Singapore’s lesser-known South Asian communities at a book launch-cum-documentary screening at the Indian Heritage Centre on 28 May 2022.
#ICYMI: FASS@CHS Open House 2022 — View On Demand Here!
If you missed the NUS College of Humanities Open House 2022, worry not. All the talks and engagement sessions of 11 and 14 May are available for your viewing on demand here.
NUS CHS Open House 2022: Discover #Interdisciplinary Education!
Marking a cautiously calibrated return of the University to the normalcy of hosting large on-site events, this year’s CHS Open House is a two-day hybrid programme: 11 May on Zoom (and viewable on CHS’ Facebook page) and 14 May on several locations across the NUS Kent Ridge campus, specifically the areas around the Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS), and the Faculty of Science (FoS).
FASS and Central Sikh Gurdwara Board Establish Sikh Studies Visiting Professorship
The first Sikh studies professorship to be set up in Asia (outside the Indian subcontinent) will be administered by the NUS FASS South Asian Studies Programme, and aims to promote academic scholarship in Sikh studies not just in Singapore but also globally.
Open House 2022 Engages and Excites
The ever-popular NUS Open House hit new heights this year, attracting over 8.61 million visitors – a 26.2 per cent increase from the 6.83 million visitors that attended last year’s online Open House.