by Victoria C L | Jan 31, 2020 | Events
The sheer diversity of sarong designs available on the market today suggests a colourful history behind the versatile garment. The motifs, colours and dye techniques are often unique to the regions they are made in. From being used as daily wear, as baby-carriers, and...
by Victoria C L | Jan 27, 2020 | Events
Update: 4 Feb 2020 Children’s Event: Art Workshop With Artist Gabby Malpas Sunday, 16 February 2020 Due to growing concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, this workshop has been CANCELLED. All those who signed up will be contacted and offered FULL REFUNDS of...
by Victoria C L | Jan 24, 2020 | Announcements
Letter from Baba Colin Chee, President, The Peranakan Association Singapore (This is a monthly letter to TPAS members and guests) Dear Baba and Nyonyas, Selamat Taon Tikus! A Very Happy and Healthy Chinese New Year to you and your loved ones! The Metal Rat is upon us...
by Victoria C L | Jan 21, 2020 | Announcements
Letter from Baba Colin Chee, President, The Peranakan Association Singapore (This is a monthly letter to TPAS members and guests) WHAT A YEAR IT HAS BEEN! On Saturday 28 December 2019, we danced away the year to the tunes of Matthew and the Mandarins, our choir, The...
by Victoria C L | Jan 15, 2020 | Bonus
BABA DAVID NEO MUSES ABOUT THE QUINTESSENTIAL MATRIARCH Photo courtesy of Baba David Neo. Alternatively, click here to download and view Popular imaginary and cultural constructions of the Nonya in Peranakan Chinese culture of the Straits...
