Peranakan Beading: Keeping a Heritage Craft Alive
Peranakan beading may look like a delicate pastime, but for many families, it carries deep meaning. More than decoration, it
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The Gentleman’s Street – Part 1
Architects Lim Huck Chin and Fernando Jorge document the evolution of Heeren Street in Malacca. Condensed from their 2006 book, Malacca: Voices from the Street.
Mama Mia Mother’s Day
Lena-Ann Shome of the Hati Kampong Chorus attends a special Mothers’ Day celebration at Allspice Institute on 9th May 2026. Photos by Mahen Kalai.
Recognising the Baba Nyonya Identity in Malaysia
Baba Ralph Gan welcomes the decision to allow members of the Peranakan community to amend official records to reflect Baba Nyonya ancestry.
Growing From Strength to Strength: Baba Nyonya Literary Festival 2026
Baba Emeric Lau reports from the Gallery Theatre at the National Museum of Singapore after a whirlwind weekend comprising multiple panel discussions, book launches, recitals, and performances.
The Kebaya and Bird Cage in London
TPAS members Babas Raymond Wong and Nicholas Chee recall their time showcasing Singapore handicraft at London Craft Week 2026 at the invitation of the National Heritage Board.
Tales My Grandma Told Me
Baba Christopher Khoo recounts the amazing Peranakan tales and folklore that his maternal grandmother told him as he was growing up, as well as her intriguing cultural practices.
Dari Kebun Ke Dapor / From the Garden to the KitchenÂ
THE PERANAKAN
Nyonya Cynthia Wee-Hoefer partakes in a Chakap Masak session at Allspice Institution.
Fit for an Emperor
Nyonya Noreen Chan describes the Semayang Tikong ritual of the Hokkien Peranakan community.
Coastal Living
Nyonya Noreen Chan recalls halcyon times at the seaside.
Bau Bau Bachang
Genealogy buffs Babas Ronney Tan and Benedict Khoo string together familial linkages with Ronney’s sister, Nyonya Linda Chee (nee Tan) and her husband, Baba Colin Chee, the previous president of The Peranakan Association Singapore.
