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Meet The Author: ‘As Equals: The Oei Women of Java’ by Daryl Yeap
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In conjunction with International Women’s Day 2024, Badan Warisan Malaysia is delighted to welcome Daryl Yeap to discuss her newly released book, ‘As Equals: The Oei Women of Java’. As part of BWM’S ongoing Talk Series, the event will consist of a talk by the author on the inspiration behind the book, a Q&A session and a book signing.
Date: Saturday, 9 March 2024
Time: 10.30am
Venue: Badan Warisan Heritage Centre, No. 2 Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur
Price: Free for BWM members, RM30 per pax for non-members.
Payment can be made in cash during registration at the venue or via online transfer. Tickets are non-refundable.
Click HERE to register! Alternatively, email us at heritage@badanwarisan.org.my or call us during office hours (Tuesday – Saturday 9.00am – 5.00pm) at 03-2144 9273.
Programme
10.00am: Registration
10.30am: Introduction and Talk by Daryl Yeap
11.00am: Q&A session
11.30pm: Book signing
12.00pm: End of event
ABOUT THE BOOK
Described as the “Leo Tolstoys’ War & Peace for Straits Chinese” by Prof Lien-Hang Nguyen of Columbia University, As Equals takes readers on a sweeping journey into the lives of Hui-lan, Ida, and Lucy – wives and daughters of Oei Tiong-ham, Asia’s wealthiest man of the early 20th century. From the outpost of the European empire in Southeast Asia, to Belle Epoque Europe, to Nationalist China during the warlord period, and all the way to 20th century America, these three women forged a path that broke free from gender and cultural stereotypes. They flew planes, managed Asia’s most opulent estates, charmed the West with their impeccable sense of style and sophistication, and boldly challenged traditional gender roles while navigating the racial tensions prevalent during the era. In so doing, they paved the way for countless other women to follow in their footsteps.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Daryl Yeap is the author of As Equals: The Oei Women of Java. For most of her career she worked in the finance industry as a banking analyst for various financial institutions, before joining her family company. Her first book, The King’s Chinese, tells the story of the Straits British-Chinese immigrants, told through the life of her great-grandfather Yeap Chor Ee. She is now an independent researcher in her spare time.
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