The Peranakan Museum is a museum in Singapore which specializes in Peranakan Culture. The term ‘peranakan’ means ‘locally born’ in Malay, and refers to the descendants of foreign traders who married local women in Southeast Asia centuries ago. A sister museum to the Asian Civilizations Museum, this Peranakan Museum is the first of its kind in the world, that explore Peranakan cultures in Singapore and other former Straits Settlements in Malacca and Penang, and other Peranakan communities in Southeast Asia.Installed in the former Tao Nan Chinese School, built in 1912, this intimate museum possesses one of the finest and most comprehensive collections of Peranakan objects. Galleries on three floors illustrate the cultural traditions and the distinctive visual arts of the Peranakans. The Peranakan Museum is one the best cultural attractions in Singapore. One of the best luxury hotels to stay over is the Westin, Singapore which is located downtown in Singapore’s prestigious financial district. The hotel is situated on beautiful Marina Bay, just steps from corporate offices, shops, restaurants, and the Marina Bay Sands Casino, and convenient to the city’s countless attractions. The Westin Singapore is a very elegant and sophisticated hotel, offering the most sophisticated services. The rooms are chic, elegant, and comfortable and provides the most modern facilities. The infinity pool is breathtaking and gives infinity views of the Marina Bay Harbor. The hotel is also located conveniently close to the MRT Station.
The Peranakan Museum provides a stimulating and educational experience for all, while representing the living culture of the Peranakan community in the region. Various aspects of this hybrid Southeast Asian culture which is made up of Chinese, Malay and Indian elements are brought to life here, through the interactive and multimedia exhibits.Highlights include an elaborate 12-day Peranakan wedding, the stories of prominent Peranakans in Singapore’s history and how today’s Peranakans have evolved with their culture.
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