SINGAPORE, Oct 17: A book highlighting the Bengali community’s long-standing contribution to Singapore’s multicultural heritage was launched in the city-state.
Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Dinesh Vasu Dash on Thursday launched the book, “Echoes of Bengal in the Lion City – Glimpses of the Bengali Diaspora in Singapore”, published by the Tagore Society.
The anthology traces the history of the Bengali community in Singapore through literature, music, film, and the arts.
The Bengalis from the undivided Bengal before the partition of India were among the early settlers here.
The event highlighted the long, rich, and often overlooked presence of the Bengali community in Singapore, celebrating their contributions to the city-state’s multicultural heritage.
“The Tagore Society has used various art forms to foster intercultural understanding and enrich our national tapestry. Their work ensures that lesser-known stories also take centre stage in our collective heritage,” Dinesh was quoted as saying at the launch by local weekly Tabla!
A documentary screened at the launch paid tribute to early Bengali pioneers whose resilience helped shape the nation’s social fabric.
Creative director Dolly Davenport of the Tagore Society said, “In a world of growing individualism, events like these reconnect us to shared values and roots. They are not only a celebration of identity, but a reminder that diversity and unity go hand-in-hand.” (PTI()
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