I was very excited when the Peranakan Museum opens to the public. I'm thrilled to discover more of the fascinating world of Peranakans, their unique history, colourful fashion, distinctive traditions and aromatic cuisine.
On 26 April 2008, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong officially opened the Peranakan Museum, which houses some of the finest and most comprehensive Peranakan collection in displays that trace the main episodes of Peranakan life. It is the first in the world to explore Peranakan cultures in the former Straits Settlements of Singapore, Malacca and Penang and their links with other Peranakan communities in Southeast Asia.
On 26 April 2008, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong officially opened the Peranakan Museum, which houses some of the finest and most comprehensive Peranakan collection in displays that trace the main episodes of Peranakan life. It is the first in the world to explore Peranakan cultures in the former Straits Settlements of Singapore, Malacca and Penang and their links with other Peranakan communities in Southeast Asia.
A Peranakan weddingFirst weekend (26-27 April) - Peranakan Heritage
Traditional Peranakan culture and food at the bazaar
Second weekend (3-4 May) - Family Fun Peranakan Style
Sing and dance along to Peranakan songs with your kids, pick up a new skill like speaking Baba Malay or get recipes from a Peranakan chef.
The Festival finale (10-11 May) - Peranakan Fusion, modern influences on Peranakan culture. Highlights of the festival - drama entitled “Babas and Nonyas - Live Drama in the Museum!” by Dick Lee and a fashion parade showcasing the Peranakan style of dressing.
“Junk To Jewels: The Things that Peranakans Value” - This exhibition brings together loans from more than 35 Peranakans featuring everyday objects as well as finely crafted heirlooms and works of art. There is a fascinating personal story behind each exhibit, which provides a glimpse into the world of today’s Peranakans.
The long queue to get into the museum!
Admission to the new Peranakan Museum and Opening Festival for the first weekend will be free, and at a special rate of $2 per person (adult or child) for the second and third weekends.
Wow!!!
So make a date with the Museum and party like a Peranakan!
39 Armenian Street
Singapore 179941 Website www.peranakanmuseum.sg
PS - I got very sick while queuing to enter the museum, so I had to go home. I'll probably be down for a few days. :(
Weekend Snapshot
Get well soon, ECL.. *too much dribbling?*
ReplyDeleteOMG! I want another hug.. I was First again!
ReplyDeleteI love Peranakan food...
ReplyDeleteOther than that, I am totally clueless..
ReplyDeleteWhat is peranakan?
ReplyDeleteWhatever it is, looks like real fun - the carnival.
very interesting pics!
ReplyDeletei love attending festivals,esp those full of cultural exhibitions!and the food!!oh lalala!!hahaha!
ghee
Get well soon!
ReplyDeleteBummer..!! speedy recovery.. and more things to see.. when i come home eh.. :) thanks for the update.. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures and super descriptions.
ReplyDeleteInteresting post and photographs. Sounds like a great museum. I'm sorry you are sick and wish you a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteOh what a nice shot. Great shot thanks for sharing..
ReplyDeleteMine is up too:
Every Beat Of My Heart
My Nephew's Scrap Place
Malacca, Singapore and Penang have peranakan heritage. It's great to have such a museum in Singapore. The outfit reminds me of my grandma's clothes. My mom also wore those clothes when she attended weddings. By my generation, I don't have such clothes anymore but I'm an expert in wearing sarongs.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get better soon.
I knew I could see pics for the Peranakan Museum from here :) Thanks!
ReplyDeleteECL, get well soon ya...
I'm half nonya and was told to head there from relatives, but I choose going over to the "cars" lol~
ReplyDeleteWill probably go down this coming weekend.
alamak you also down arh? I'm getting down too. With sunburns!! *wailz*
Hope I could see that museum.
ReplyDeleteGet well soon ECL, take care!
I want Peranakan food! Hope you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteLB,
ReplyDeleteFirst again! Twice in a row! Let's celebrate!
*hold hands, dance in circles.... giddy.... *
*hug*
No need to be clueless. tell you more next week. :)
andie summerkiss,
ReplyDeletePeranakan is used to refer to people of mixed ethnic origins.
In Singapore, there are many Peranakan Chinese, they are the descendants of Chinese traders and the local people.
jesie,
ReplyDeleteYou are a Peranakan! :) Wear a sarong and post the picture on your blog. :)
lzmommy!
ReplyDeleteBring your kids to the museum this weekend. I hope there is less people queuing. It's going to be fun for the kids.
When I'm better, I'll call you for tea. I owe you. :)
napaboaniya,
ReplyDeleteReally ah!? Half nonya. hehe....
I'm going this weekend again. I should be well by then. Hope not so many people....
emmyrose,
ReplyDeleteYou have to visit this museum and see for yourself! It's a truly interesting culture.
I love peranankan food! Aiyo...you better don't be down before your trip! Get well soon, ok ?
ReplyDeleteThanks to all for your kind wishes. I'm feeling slightly better... but looking weak and pale. hehe....
ReplyDeletePeople will 'See ghost!' if I step out of the house! hehe....
tigerfish,
ReplyDeleteYep, I have to get well for a grand celebration! Must get well soon.
*drink herbal concoction.... down tablets and empty medicine into mouth.....*
looks like one great place to visit...
ReplyDeleteMine is up too. Hope you can check it out.
http://www.womenxplore.com/2008/04/weekend-snapshot-2-snack-time.html
that's an interesting museum!
ReplyDeleteget well soon! :)
hope you feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteWill you visit mine Thanks
Nice shot and lots of info also :D
ReplyDeleteget well soon.
Please check out mine Thanks
This is absolutely new to me and again, something I get to learn only through blogging :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link, ECL, and hope you are feeling better.
Forgot to say happy ws, mine is posted here
ReplyDeleteOh Wow!I love the Peranakan culture,we just saw the Peranakan Museum in Malacca recently but more in a rush because we only had a few days there. I would definitely visit the coming weekend!
ReplyDeleteGet well soon!
I hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing about this interesting museum opening. Seems like a fun-filled event with so many wonderful things to see.
better go there on my next trip to singapore? :)
ReplyDeletethis is very interesting!
ReplyDeleteget well soon...
These are amazing photos. Thanks for teaching me about this group!
ReplyDeleteHope you will get well soon. You have a grand occasion coming right?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the photos of the Peranakan wedding procession. I suppose you went on Sunday? It's quite interesting to see how the Chinese Peranakans combine elements from Malay and Chinese culture in its wedding procession. :)
It seems like a very very long queue to enter the museum. I will probably check it out again when there is no crowd.
I want that Peranakan dress! So sexy!
ReplyDeletealamak... fell ill ah? dribble too much, hor... hehe...
ReplyDeleteget well soon! we wanna go horniday!!! ;-)
Looks like a lot of fun! Do get well soon. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt must be nice to be in that kind of festival. Looks like lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteHappy WS!
Looks like a fun place to be,ECL.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week :)
My WS:
Blog Events
Blog Events in the Metro
what a great weekend! so nice to see a traditional gathering like this. have a great week ahead!
ReplyDeletehttp://biancaelyse-mylife.blogspot.com/2008/04/weekend-snapshop.html
hope your fine now.
ReplyDeletethat is an interesting post!
happy tuesday!
fabulous photos!
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel better soon! I was sick for two weeks and I am JUST NOW feeling better. I wish you good health!
Oh ... btw ... Cynthia and I love the Peranakan food ... especially the one at Katong :)
ReplyDeleteIs the Peranakan an indigenous people or term for some who immigrated to Singapore. Curious to learn.
ReplyDeleteHope you are well too. Wishing you the best and good health.