a samsui woman with a shovel and a basket filled with soil.

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 manual 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 roots craftsmanship woman chinese female malaysia renowned hard distinctive headscarves headscarf shovel basket filled soil symbolizing resilience translation: