by Victoria C L | May 29, 2019 | Events
(This talk is open to the public.) Known for their independence, loyalty and devotion, majies (or amahs) were domestic servants who raised several generations of Singaporeans, including former president Ong Teng Cheong as well as the present prime minister and his...
by Victoria C L | May 25, 2019 | Events
The Peranakan Association Singapore (TPAS) is proud to present the inaugural Baba Nyonya Literary Festival July 20 and 21, 2019 / 1pm to 6pm The Peranakan Gallery Level 2, Claymore Connect, 442 Orchard Road Singapore 238879 The Festival is a showcase of Peranakan...
by Victoria C L | May 11, 2019 | Events
Gather your family and friends to enjoy a fun-filled Sunday at this fiesta to celebrate Joo Chiat’s 60th anniversary as a community! Check out all the fun activities including craft workshops from Peranakan beading to decoupage, a talk on Baba Malay, an angklung...
by Victoria C L | May 2, 2019 | Events
The Christian Peranakan community played a significant role in the development of the churches in Singapore, with many key figures acting as prominent community leaders. Join Dr Marc Rerceretnam, a historian studying the role of religion within colonial society...
by Victoria C L | Apr 15, 2019 | Events
Date: 27 & 28 April 2019 Venue: Serangoon Gardens Country Club (Main Clubhouse) 22 Kensington Park Road, Singapore 557271 Time: 11am-7pm FREE ENTRY TO ALL. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Bring your family and friends to enjoy this colourful marketplace. There will be...
by Victoria C L | Apr 12, 2019 | Events
Join us at this talk where food writer, Dr Ong Jin Teong, will discuss the distinct characteristics of cuisine from the Straits Settlements. He will highlight the regional differences of Nyonya cooking from Melaka, Penang and Singapore, identify the distinctive...
