A culture tour of the unique "Peranakan" people in Singapore. Take a look into their history and lifestyle through an exhibition of their finest clothes, jewelry, furniture, customs and festivals. View traditional Peranakan shophouses dating back to the early 1920's, and area that still draws people for the delicious local food.
Join us on a colorful journey into the history, lifestyle and unique character of the Peranakan people in Singapore. Walk through a spice garden - the original site of the first Botanic Gardens. Then a visit to the Asian Civilizations Museum at Armenian Street, which boasts one of the finest collection of Peranakan exhibits in South East Asia. You will get a glimpse into the fascinating culture of "Nonya and Baba" through an exhibition of their finest clothes and jewelry, furniture, craftwork, customs and festivals.
Next, off to Katong and Joo Chiat, bustling enclaves well known for their rich cultural mix, with residents from various communities such as the Peranakans, Eurasians, Malays and Indians adding to the cultural fabric of Singapore. See rows of colorful traditional Peranakan shophouses dating back to 1920s and 1930s amidst an area that draws people from around the island for delicious local food. Stop for a Peranakan beading demonstration followed by tea and sampling of some Nonya delicacies.
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