The Evolution of the Baba Nyonya Literary Festival
Nyonya Ngiam May Ling, Chairman of the Organising Committee of the biennial Festival, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the past
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The Abandoned Paintings
Nyonya Juliana Lim recalls how she rescued two paintings from Panglima Prang, the ancestral home of Tan Kim Seng, right before it was demolished.
Bridging communities: Visiting our kindred associations in MelakaÂ
Baba Bryan Tan recounts the highlights of TPAS’ exchanges with the PPCM and PPBNM over Chinese New Year 2026.
Pet Names – Connection, care and recognitionÂ
Nyonya Noreen Chan and Baba Lloyd Matthew Tan explore the significance of nicknames within Peranakan families.
Delivering authentic immersive experiences
Baba Chris Ong shares his passion in preserving and promoting the remarkable blended cultures of George Town.
Celebrating the Jade Emperor’s Birthday in MelakaÂ
Baba Emeric Lau and fellow TPAS members partake in Semayang Tikong along Heeren Street
Come discover a new generation of Peranakan theatre makers
Baba Alvin Tan, Artistic Director of The Necessary Stage (TNS), is inviting TPAS members to be part of the creation of new Peranakan productions.
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.
