samsui woman having her lunch.

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 remembrance roots transformation woman hardworking squats low savoring modest meal rice meat vegetables tingkat containers break lunch break chinese translation: headscarf