Penang's cultural diversity takes centre stage at Chap Goh Mei
Penang's rich multicultural heritage took centre stage as the Chief Minister of Penang launched the Chap Goh Meh Parade ...
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Peranakan and proud
Kong’s tour begins with an exhibit of the beaded shoes, which Peranakan women wore daily ... a phoenix is a symbol of good fortune. Gold is for happy occasions, pearls and silver for mourning.
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A look at how the kebaya is a timeless, cross-cultural traditional wear
making it a unifying symbol that is versatile and timeless. The kebaya represents cultural heritage from the Malay, Peranakan (Chinese, Baba Nyonya, Chetti, Siamese, Kristang) and other ...
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The 500-year-old Southeast Asian sweet preserving a nearly forgotten culture
These colorful snacks are a staple for the Peranakan people — a cultural group prominent between the 15th and early 20th centuries that's working to be remembered. But as the popularity of ...
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What Is Peranakan Cuisine? Singapore's Original Fusion Food
Nyonya cooking originates from Peranakan people, Singapore’s population of immigrants from China who settled in an area that was then a British colony called the Straits Settlements. This area was ...