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Haus of Peranakan
The Singapore Chinese Mandarin School and Its Baba Connection
By William Gwee Thian Hock Babas and nyonyas were generally perceived as being unable to speak Chinese at all, managing only a smattering of spoken Hokkien or Cantonese dialect. Any Peranakan capable of reading and writing Chinese was rare. However, a change came...
The Singapore Chinese Mandarin School and Its Baba Connection
By William Gwee Thian Hock Babas and nyonyas were generally perceived as being unable to speak Chinese at all, managing only a smattering of spoken Hokkien or Cantonese dialect. Any Peranakan capable of reading and writing Chinese was rare. However, a change came...
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The Singapore Chinese Mandarin School and Its Baba Connection
By William Gwee Thian Hock Babas and nyonyas were generally perceived as being unable to speak Chinese at all, managing only a smattering of spoken Hokkien or Cantonese dialect. Any Peranakan capable of reading and writing Chinese was rare. However, a change came...
A GUIDE TO THE PERANAKAN CALENDAR
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Celebrating Hybridity in Style
Written by Emeric Lau Andrew Gn takes over the Asian Civilisations Museum Drawing inspiration from both the East and West, Andrew Gn’s (pronounced like the second syllable in “shogun”) couture-like creations are renowned for their intricate...
The Meat of the Matter
Written by Baba Peter Lee The Meat of the MatterBaba Peter Lee researches the evolution of rawon I read with great pleasure and fascination all the articles in “Makan Sampay Pengsan, Makan Sampay Mabok” (The Peranakan, issue 2, 2022). I particularly enjoyed “From...
Clarification regarding article ‘My Grandfathers’ Roads’ from article Issue 2/2022
Written by Tan Ban Huat In an article entitled ‘My Grandfathers’ Roads’ in the last issue (Issue 2/2022), the following was stated, with reference to Baba Cheong Koon Seng: Generous to a fault, Baba Cheong bought a house at 291 River Valley Road for his sister when...
Siapa Kong Mama Lu?
Lawyer Burok makes the case for blood relations claiming their share of an estate Siapa lu punya Kong? Mama lu dulu tinggal kat Spalain depan rumah Bibik Jambol? Bapak lu ya bukan si Baba Eng Siang punya adek number tiga? (Who is your grandfather? Did your grandmother...
President’s Letter
Dear TPAS members and readers, It is my great pleasure to announce the digital launch of THE PERANAKAN magazine. It has been a long journey to get here, and I must say that it has not been easy. However, with the help of our dedicated editorial team, who are all...
Editor’s Letter
Dear readers, THE PERANAKAN Magazine has finally gone digital! It is with great pride and pleasure that I present to you the culmination of much effort by the Magazine’s Creative Team. After almost a year of conceptualising, designing and implementing, THE PERANAKAN...
“Peranakan” Architecture – What is it?
Written by Baba Benedict Khoo Baba Benedict Khoo explores the notion of Straits Chinese architecture What is “Peranakan” architecture? To answer this question, one must first comprehend the definition of “Peranakan”. Peranakan is a term describing people born within...
Of Glass Domes, Tinsel Bouquets & All Things Lovely
Gelai tutop were usually displayed in the bridal chamber. They were also displayed in other areas of a Peranakan home. Here, is one of a pair of gelai tutop featuring fairies bearing shell basins. British glass domes from the Victorian era inspired the Penang...
The Dapor by Jasmine Adams
This charming sketch of a dapor of yore is by Jasmine's late husband Jasmine Adams reflects on the heart of every home Did Peranakan families have “clean functional kitchens” which were championed by Helen Campbell, social reformer and home economics lecturer in...
From Antiques to Inspiration
Childhood Memories
Nyonya Janice Wee reminisces halcyon times growing up at Rambai Road in Katong Splish splash splosh. Little globs of water glistened in the filtered light. I sat, safe and dry in my grandpa’s house in Rambai Road, watching the blobs of water merge until they became so...
The Peranakan Chinese of Terengganu and Kelantan (Part 1 of 3)
Meet Mek and Awang of Terengganu and KelantanNyonya Cynthia Wee-Hoefer makes a week-long trip to Terengganu andKelantan to meet a unique divergent offshoot of Peranakan Chinese, unveilingan intriguing history of migration, integration, and a waning hybrid culture....
Interview with Foundation Jewellers
Written by Baba Colin Chee Baba Colin Chee speaks to Baba Thomis Kwan who designed and fabricated the brooch which was eventually acquired by Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a gift to the Queen from then-President Dr Tony Tan to celebrate her Diamond...
The Queen’s Kerosang
Written by Baba Colin Chee Baba Colin Chee broaches the matter of THAT brooch Over the past five years, much attention has been drawn to one of Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite brooches, which she often chose to wear for both official and personal functions. The...
