It was a colourful and an educational afternoon having lunch at this
Peranakan cuisine, also known as Baba cuisine has a mixture of both
Chinese and Malay influences.
The word Peranakan is used to describe
Chinese Indonesians.
In both Malay and Indonesian, 'Peranakan' means 'descendants'.
Babas refers to the male descendants and the Nyonyas the female.
Also spelled as Nonya, it may have originated from
the Portuguese word dona, which means 'Lady'.
the Portuguese word dona, which means 'Lady'.
Here are some shots of the colourful and dainty displays,
in the restaurant, that is like a little museum.
in the restaurant, that is like a little museum.
dedicated workmanship of art in almost everything they do.
It truly is a beautiful heritage to be treasured.
This beautiful intricate large plate that can be used to serve at big gatherings,
or just as an exhibit to be admired.
This looks like an ancestral vase.
The exceptional glazed art pieces.
This art piece was carefully sewn with beads.
The delicate handmade brocades.
A wide range of designs.
A Closer view.
Handmade beaded accessories.
A vintage sewing machine.
Slippers are intricately and fancifully sewn with beads.
The girls game of '5 stones'.
This is a fun game of throwing the stones in the air and catching them.
Speed and agility is the key to winning this game.
As it was one of the favourite games, in the old days.
The girls will custom make their own of '5 stones' from different fabric designs.
To have their very own.
This game seems to have faded with time.
This sweet looking tea pot set .
In different colours.
Look at these vast array of colours and designs.
Delightful and enchanting.
These fancy painted tiffin carriers are probably
a collector's item now.
Screens and baskets.
Glorious food.
There is a delectable range of delicious Peranakan
'Nonya' food.
An old fashion grinder.
Not forgetting
The famous Rice Dumplings.
A short video clip of the restaurant's speciality.
Nonya dumpling in the making.
A restaurant and a shop.
That's filled with treasures.
I will be back for more.
