The exhibition “Window into the World of Singapore Peranakans” is held at the Guangzhou Library. [Photo: Newsgd.com/Monica]
Do you know what Peranakan is? Do you want to know the unique Peranakan culture in Singapore? Here is a “Window into the World of Singapore Peranakans” for you. An exhibition of the Peranakan Culture in Singapore is being held at the Guangzhou Library from now on until September 12.
Peranakan Chinese porcelain, the Nyonya Kebaya, Enamel Tiffin Carrier, Beaded Cigarette Pouch… Peranakan cuisine, language, marriage, fashion, architecture, history… Through image and text, exhibits and video, this exhibition showcases a slice of Peranakan culture through their intricate artworks, embroidery, traditional costumes, cuisine and their daily essentials. The best of Malay, Indonesian and Oriental influences are apparent as the different elements are fused together to create a unique culture that has been passed down from generations to generations.
The Nyonya Kebaya is an outfit that is most essential with the women of the Peranakan community, who are commonly known as Nyonyas. [Photo: Newsgd.com/Monica]
The Peranakan Chinese generally refers to people of mixed Chinese and Malay heritage. They are descendants of Chinese immigrants who moved to the Malay Archipelago between the 15th and 17th centuries, and are also known as Baba-Nyonyas (Baba for men and Nyonya for women). This unique community forms a cornerstone of Singapore’s history.
Exhibition of the Peranakan Culture in Singapore
Period: August 12 – September 12, 2017
Venue: 8th Floor North, Multiculture Library, Guangzhou Library
Nearby metro station: Zhujiang New Town, Line 3 or 5
Visitors view the exhibition. [Photo: Newsgd.com/Monica]
Visitors view the exhibition. [Photo: Newsgd.com/Monica]
Tiffin carriers were convenient and elegant containers commonly used to carry Peranakan delicacies and traditional desserts from house to house. It was a tradition to present home-made food items as gifts when visiting friends and relatives. [Photo: Newsgd.com/Monica]
Table spittoons were specially made for Peranakan ladies or Nyonyas, for use while chewing sireh or betel leaves. [Photo: Newsgd.com/Monica]
A Peranakan pouch decorated with little colorful beads designed for hand rolled cigarettes. [Photo: Newsgd.com/Monica]
Part of the exhibition. [Photo: Newsgd.com/Monica]
Visitors view the exhibition. [Photo: Newsgd.com/Monica]
Visitors view the exhibition. [Photo: Newsgd.com/Monica]
A visitor poses for a photo with a 3D painting at the exhibition. [Photo: Newsgd.com/Monica]
The exhibition “Window into the World of Singapore Peranakans” is held at the Guangzhou Library. [Photo: Newsgd.com/Monica]
Books on Singapore exhibited at the library. [Photo: Newsgd.com/Monica]
