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Edited by Ang See,
Juan, Go Yu, and Chun, TSINOY: THE STORY OF THE CHINESE
IN PHILIPPINE LIFE, published in 2005 by Kaisa Para Sa
Kaunlaran Inc., hardbound with dj, book measures 9 1/2 by 12 1/2
inches, 266 pages. $350
This is a large handsome coffee table book filled with full color
and black and white period photos of the Chinese in the Philippines.
Practically each page has one or more pictures. The book basically
traces Philippines history, but from the point of view of the Chinese-Filipino.
Some famous Chinese-Filipinos or Tsinoys, include the Philippine
national hero Jose Rizal, Benigno and Cory Aquino, Cardinal Sin,
and many more, mentioned in this book. This is a comprehensive and
fascinating book that traces the history, adventure, trivia and
chronicle about how the Chinese of ancient times came to be the
Tsinoys (Chinese-Filipinos) of today. Chapters include: Shared Beginnings
- Prehistoric and Pre-Hispanic Times; Shared Life-the Spanish Occupation;
Shared Destiny - the American Occupation; Shared Misery - the Japanese
Occupation; Shared Responsibility - Post-war Economy and Reconstruction;
A Pask Lined, A Future Shared.
Here is the beginning of the first chapter, "Centuries before
the Europeans stated their search for an alternate route to the
Spice Islands or the Moluccas, Chinese merchants already had harmonious
trade and tribute relations with theislands at the far end of Southeast
Asia...."
The book continues with its historical background of the beginning
of Chinese contact with the Philippines, showing ancient maps, artifats,
and wonderful pictures. The subsequent chapters are just as detailed,
comprehensive and fascinating. This book is a must-have for the
Filipininiana collector.
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