a hardworking samsui woman carrying bricks at work.

samsui women singapore builders migrants resilience hardwork chinatown headgear labor construction sisterhood strength brickworks solidarity determination iconic red tradition sacrifice sweat toil community spirit culture immigrants dignity workforce legacy foundation independence empowerment identity livelihood struggle history heritage nostalgia survival respect poverty perseverance sweatshops urbanization support contribution unity honor role dedication patriarchy endurance selfreliance discipline frugality teamwork pioneers remembrance roots transformation character woman carrying yoke shoulders baskets hanging basket bricks chinese translation: headscarf hardworking