The Peranakans
The roots of Local-born Chinese The Peranakans have long been part of Singapore’s complex cultural landscape, with their colorful heritage and acculturation of Chinese and Malay traditions. This marriage of traditions gave birth to new customs and beliefs, unique practices and diverse cuisines. The term Peranakan in Malay literally translates as ‘descendants’, and was used to describe offspring of local Malay women and Chinese businessmen who had settled in the Straits Settlement and Malay Archipelagos during the 19th century. More specifically, male descendants were called Babas and...
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