The Peranakan Museum Singapore


The Peranakan Museum unfolds the finest and
most comprehensive collections of displays.
These are some pictures I took on my visit there.
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Took over the 'Old Tao Nan School'
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Main Lobby.
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Gallery 1-10
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Gallery 1 - Origins.
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In this gallery, the focus is on the Chinese Peranakan.
The biggest number in Southeast Asia.
There are other communities.
Jawi (Indian Muslim) and the Chitty Melaka(Indian).
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Rolls of some current Peranakans.
Dick Lee our local celebrity.
We were delighted to see one of our friends among them.
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Music and lyrics by Dick Lee
Composed by Dick Lee for ASEAN
In Gallery 2-5
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Singapore/Malacca Wedding Jewellery
Head-dress and jewellery for the groom.
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Head-dress and jewellery for the bride.
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The pair..
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Bakul Siah means 'auspicious basket'.
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Glided Pagoda Trays.
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Teh Kuan
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Tea Set
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Rose-water sprinkler.
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Lap Chai Ceremony.
Wedding gifts exchange between the families of the bridegroom and bride.
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The wedding bed display.
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Dine setting at the 'Food & Feasting'
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Glided Teak Settee
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As lovely as this marble inlaid settee at the main lobby.
It was literally cold when I sat on it.
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Other practices.
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Kamchengs.
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Handicrafts.
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Perfect beadwork
Intricated embroideries.
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A simple piece of garment.
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There are many exhibits.
To pay them a visit
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The Museum Shop, for souvenirs
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'Enter the world of the Peranakans'
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Current Exhibition:
Baba Bling: The Peranakans and Their Jewellery,
is an exhibition showcasing some of the finest jewellery from
Peranakan families and private collectors.
29 May - 13 Dec 2009