Nepalese in Singapore
| Languages | |
|---|---|
| English · Nepali | |
| Religion | |
| Buddhism · Kirat Mundhum, Shamanism · Hinduism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Nepali people |
Nepalis in Singapore comprise migrants from Nepal to Singapore, including temporary expatriates and permanent residents, as well as their locally born descendants.
History
The first wave of Nepalese immigration was during the formation of the Gurkha Contingent (GC) of the Singapore Police Force on 9 April 1949. Selected ex-British Army Gurkhas were recruited to form the unit to replace a Sikh unit that had existed prior to the Japanese occupation during the Second World War.[1] The GC and their families were housed at Mount Vernon Camp, located at Mount Vernon. it has undergone expansion on the hilly terrain, particularly with the introduction of modern, high quality high-rise housing blocks for the over 2,000 officers and their families-in-tow.[2]
Organisations
The Non-Resident Nepali Association of Singapore is one organisation for Nepalese people living in Singapore.
References
- ^ Parker 2005, p. 390.
- ^ "Building & Construction Authority". www.bca.gov.sg. Archived from the original on 6 April 2017. Retrieved 2018-01-06.
Cited works
- Parker, John (2005). The Gurkhas: The Inside Story of the World's Most Feared Soldiers. Headline Book Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7553-1415-7.