We are very grateful for the interest and conversations that our open call for the Peranakan Devising Lab has generated! We would like to address some questions pertaining to the workshop and clarify its objectives.
Some folks have asked whether this workshop series is exclusionary or exclusive. To be clear: while priority is given to candidates who are Peranakan, we are open to applicants who are interested in the Peranakan heritage and culture.
There are also certain aspects of the workshop which are being fine-tuned so that we can widen the scope. For instance, we are hoping to engage translators with a background in other languages and patois associated with the wider Peranakan community to conduct workshops.
The intention of the Peranakan Devising Lab is to explore, preserve and celebrate our diverse SEA intercultural Peranakan heritage through training, mentorship and cultural production, and to build community and capacity together.
To emphasise this, we have adjusted our call for submissions accordingly because we want to convey the right messaging, and that this initiative is one that brings us together rather than creates insular silos.