by Victoria C L | Nov 1, 2019 | Events
UPDATE: 2 NOV 2019 This is event is FULLY BOOKED. Registration is closed. Thank you for your support! A special event for children co-organised by The Peranakan Association Singapore and NUS Baba House This event is recommended for children aged 8-18 years. Children...
by Victoria C L | Oct 31, 2019 | Announcements
Letter from Baba Colin Chee, President, The Peranakan Association Singapore (This is a monthly letter to TPAS members and guests) Dear Babas and Nyonyas, I thought becoming a grandfather the second time around two weeks ago would not be as exciting as the first. But...
by Victoria C L | Oct 28, 2019 | Events
This talk is FULLY BOOKED. In this talk, Baba Lim Eng Leong will share his take on traditional Peranakan Weddings. Drawing inspiration from his time spent interviewing the late Baba Charles KK Chua, author of the book, Peranakan Weddings from a Malaccan Perspective,...
by Victoria C L | Oct 21, 2019 | Announcements
Letter from Baba Colin Chee, President, The Peranakan Association Singapore (This is a monthly column to TPAS members and guests) Dear Babas and Nyonyas, JUNIOR MEMBERS We crossed a milestone in our history on 23 September 2019 when the Association opened its doors to...
by Victoria C L | Oct 21, 2019 | Events
A happy collaboration between The Peranakan Association Singapore and the Peranakan Interest Group of the Joo Chiat Community Club Management Committee (People’s Association). Let’s joget to nostalgic songs and magical tunes by The Peranakan Voices and The Merrilads...
by Victoria C L | Sep 23, 2019 | Announcements
It is with great pleasure that we call on members of The Peranakan Association Singapore to register their children, grandchildren and siblings aged 6 to 18 years as Junior Members. We will do all that we can, with your help, to inculcate in our young phoenixes and...
by Victoria C L | Sep 18, 2019 | Magazine
Alternatively, click here to download and view The Peranakan Issue 2 2019. The new issue of THE PERANAKAN magazine is out now! THE PERANAKAN, our award-winning volunteer-run magazine is packed with fascinating features and insights about Peranakan culture. We hope...
by Victoria C L | Sep 11, 2019 | Bonus
Baba David Bok shares the many panton composed by Baba Chan Eng Thai for the Chitty Melaka community. 1. PANTON SAMBOTAN Composed on 19 January 2008 to mark the formation of the Peranakan Indian (Chitty Melaka) Association. Kip Lee* Carik Bungah Chempaka Cincang Sini...
by Victoria C L | Sep 11, 2019 | Bonus
The logo at the entrance of the original Hereen Building. Photo courtesy of the Chee family. The logo of Swee Cheng Management Pte Ltd. Nobody knows the reason for the existence of the winged torch emblem on the old Heeren Building, designed by the architectural firm,...
by Victoria C L | Sep 11, 2019 | Bonus
CHEE YAM CHUAN (CHEE SWEE CHENG’S GRANDFATHER) by Baba Ronney Tan Koon Siang Baba Chee Yam Chuan was among an elite group of merchants called “the Malacca Chinese”. They were already successful businessmen and traders – entrepreneurial and adaptable. They were...
