See yourself in print!

The Peranakan Magazine committee would like to hear from you, our community, with respect to the content for the next four issues of our magazine.

We have selected four themes for 2012, and are seeking your input. Please let us know of any subjects, ideas or specific topics you would like us to explore under each theme. We welcome your contributions by way of articles, photos, videos and/or illustrations. We need your help to grow this community and document our heritage, while ensuring that the magazine and website are resources that reflect a constant ‘live’ dialogue with all Peranakans and culture lovers.

The four issues are themed as follows. Please note the deadlines on each one; nonetheless, we would be happy to put your contributions onto our website should any miss the deadline.

· Issue 1 – Traditions & Taboos. Some ideas: Obscure recipes like ‘too-hay’ or ‘tee-hee char’, antique cooking utensils that are still being used, or innovative fusion cuisine like buah keluak bruschetta ( 08 December 2011)

· Issue 2 – Peranakan chefs and /or cookbook writers. Some ideas: Accidental cooks, or my cookbook dream ( 28 March 2012)

· Issue 3 – Anak Peranakan (Kids). Some ideas: Trails and travails of teaching the patois, the art of Peranakan. ( 29 June 2012)

· Issue 4 – Gifts and the custom of gift-giving. Some ideas: Creative suggestions for the festive season ( 28 September 2012)

The Peranakan magazine and website are resources that reflect a constant ‘live’ dialogue with all Peranakans and culture lovers. Mari laujiat with us!

Warmest regards,

The Peranakan Magazine Committee, 2011