{"id":5080,"date":"2026-09-22T07:20:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T07:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peranakan.org.sg\/theperanakanmagazine\/?p=5080"},"modified":"2026-09-22T07:20:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T07:20:45","slug":"a-night-of-tok-panjang-grandeur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peranakan.org.sg\/theperanakanmagazine\/a-night-of-tok-panjang-grandeur\/","title":{"rendered":"A Night of Tok Panjang Grandeur!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Baba Emeric Lau reports on a delightful evening at TPAS\u2019 bi-annual fundraising gala held at the Shangri-La Hotel.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What a spectacular night! On 5th September, The Peranakan Association Singapore (TPAS) hosted its highly anticipated fundraising gala dinner, Tok Panjang Grandeur<\/strong>, at the Shangri-La Singapore. The evening was graced by our Guest of Honour, Ms Jane Ittogi, wife of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The festivities kicked off at 6:00pm with our vibrant ketak ketik<\/em> bazaar stalls. Some 300 guests, all dressed up in traditional finery, had a wonderful time chatting and posing for photos as they browsed these heritage booths, which were packed with gorgeous sarong kebayas, twinkling jewellery, indulgent beverages, and delicious Nyonya kueh<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By 7:30pm, everyone was ushered into the ballroom for the main event. Evoking the classic tok panjang<\/em> (long table feast) tradition, the seating format comprised long communal tables draped in rich scarlet tablecloths, beautifully adorned with stunning, colourful floral arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The programme was a true feast for the senses. While savouring a specially curated heritage menu prepared by Chef Keon of the Peranakan Mansion (Melaka) and the chefs of Shangri-La, guests were treated to a cheery choral performance from the Peranakan Voices and live music by Stephen Francis and band. It was an unforgettable celebration of community, heritage, and giving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Missed out on the fun or want to relive the magic? Click here to view the official event photos!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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