{"product_id":"standing-the-test-of-time-celebrating-100-years-of-the-eurasian-association-singapore","title":"Standing the Test of Time: Celebrating 100 Years of the Eurasian Association, Singapore","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eurasian Association, Singapore (EA) was set up in July 1919 by pioneer Eurasians who, while working to support themselves and their families, also desired to build a brighter future for their children. The organisation’s objectives, enunciated in its first constitution, included the promotion of Eurasians’ political, economic, social, moral, physical and intellectual advancement; promoting an active interest in the affairs of Malaya; and looking after the interest of all Eurasian-British subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EA has evolved from an advocacy group, which among other things, pressed the colonial authorities for more recognition, to a full-fledged welfare organisation during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometime after 1965, its objectives were revised with tweaks to promote an active interest in Singapore’s affairs, and again in 1994 after being absorbed into the Government of Singapore’s Self-Help Group system, which allows it to act on behalf of the Eurasian community in Singapore. It was at the same time, awarded the Institution of Public Character status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EA also works to retain culture and promote its heritage for community development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EA celebrated 100 years of service to the community in 2019. Its centennial fell in the same year as Singapore’s bicentennial commemoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the course of 100 years, the association has survived difficult times but has returned stronger and with a clearer vision and purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStanding the Test of Time: Celebrating 100 Years of the Eurasian Association, Singapore\u003c\/em\u003e examines the journey the organisation took to get there and the inroads it has made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Straits Times Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47626601070889,"sku":"9789814827836","price":50.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0041\/files\/71ZB_dXnIiL.jpg?v=1707365413","url":"https:\/\/epigrambookshop.xyz\/products\/standing-the-test-of-time-celebrating-100-years-of-the-eurasian-association-singapore","provider":"Epigram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}