Taking root in a new land: an interview with Tarlochan and Gurdev (Debbie) Kaur Singh from Punjab India.
Object type
Audio Recording
Production date
1992
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Description
Tarlochan and Gurdev both talk about their family's background, their customs, time at school and their immigration to New Zealand. They discuss scrub cutting, their pay, religion, Indian marriage and they remember the cultural shock they experienced when they first moved to this country. They also talk about their career change, social life, the languages they speak, food, children and how they maintained their cultural identity.
This Oral History is not currently available online. Please contact the Whakaputu team via heritage@hcc.govt.nz to arrange access to this interview.
This Oral History is not currently available online. Please contact the Whakaputu team via heritage@hcc.govt.nz to arrange access to this interview.
Secondary production person and role
Tarlochan Singh
Gurdev Singh
Sally Parker
Gurdev Singh
Sally Parker
Accession number
HCLOH_0182
Object type
Part of 1 highlight set
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