by Noel Ng | Jul 31, 2025 | Announcements, Messages from the President
Dear Nyonyas and Babas, In this month’s video, I’m joined by Baba Alvin Oon from Peranakan Sayang. We are excited to share that Peranakan Sayang will be presenting their 3rd edition of Proudly Peranakan: Happy Together! Kita Hua Hee, filled with your favourite songs,...
by Noel Ng | Jun 28, 2025 | Announcements, Messages from the President
Dear Nyonyas and Babas, In this month’s video, I’m joined by Baba Chan Eng Thai and GC Member Baba Philip Yeo. We are thrilled to share some exciting news—Baba Eng Thai is launching his new book, Pantun Baba Chan: The Art and Beauty of Traditional Baba Malay Poetry....
by Noel Ng | Jun 20, 2025 | Announcements, Messages from the President
Dear Nyonyas and Babas, This is not our usual monthly Chakap Chakap—this is a special edition featuring Nyonya Stella Kon, the celebrated playwright behind thee award-winning Emily on Emerald Hill. Written in 1982 and first performed in Singapore in 1985, Emily of...
by Noel Ng | May 31, 2025 | Announcements, Messages from the President
Dear Nyonyas and Babas, In this month’s video, I’m joined by Baba Mervin Wee and his wife, Nyonya Jean Yip. Baba Mervin shares memories of growing up in a Peranakan household and the traditional dishes he enjoyed as a child. Nyonya Jean fondly recounts learning to...
by Noel Ng | May 7, 2025 | Announcements, Messages from the President
Dear Nyonyas and Babas, In this month’s video, I am joined by my TPAS GC members, Nyonya Eunice Yap, new Head of Membership and Assistant Honorary Secretary, Nyonya Stella-Clare Wee, Head of Events and Baba Clarence Ling, Culinary Advisor. Nyonya Eunice shared...
by Noel Ng | Mar 31, 2025 | Announcements, Messages from the President
Dear Nyonyas and Babas, In this month’s video, I am joined by Baba Low Sze Wee, Group Director (Museums) at the National Heritage Board (NHB) Singapore. Baba Sze Wee shared exciting news about NHB’s upcoming celebrations of intangible cultural heritage during the...
by Noel Ng | Mar 29, 2025 | Announcements
Tradition Speaks, Technology ListensStart your Baba Malay learning journey today! Ever wished you could speak Baba Malay with your grandparents, parents, siblings, and friends? Or truly connect with Peranakan culture beyond food and traditions? Now’s your...
by Noel Ng | Mar 28, 2025 | Announcements, Messages from the President
Dear Nyonyas and Babas, This is not our usual monthly Chakap Chakap—this is a special edition featuring our Baba and Nyonya consultants for Mediacorp’s sequel, Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story. Joining me are Nyonya Gwen Ong, Baba Raymond Wong, Nyonya Lilian...
by Noel Ng | Mar 25, 2025 | Announcements
Held in conjunction with Singapore Heritage Festival 2025, join us for a heartfelt Tok Panjang Lunch this Mother’s Day! Organised by: The Peranakan Association SingaporeDate: 10 May 2025 (Sat)Time: 12pm (To be seated)Venue: Allspice Institute162 Bukit Merah Central...
by Noel Ng | Mar 24, 2025 | Announcements
36th Baba Nyonya International Convention, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (21 – 23 Nov 2025) We are pleased to announce that the 36th Baba Nyonya International Convention will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Our sister association Persatuan Peranakan Baba Nyonya...
