books.google.com - Since Singapore declared independence from Malaysia in 1965, Chinese street opera has played a significant role in defining Singaporean identity. In carefully tracing the history of amateur and professional performances in Singapore, Tong Soon Lee reflects on their role in fostering cultural nationalism...http://books.google.com/books/about/Chinese_Street_Opera_in_Singapore.html?id=Yz9CW59OsuIC&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareChinese Street Opera in Singapore