Comments on: Peranakan Museum – Trail of Colourful Treasures

By: Princess Road

Princess Road — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:26:53 +0000

Nice photos. Yes, it’s very detailed about ‘traditional’ Peranakan culture. From a visitor’s point of view, however, they see the ‘Peranakan’ on display, but none of it on the streets of Singapore. It may seem that either Peranakan culture has disappeared, or they are all in hiding. Therefore, the museum could have dedicated more space to what have become of the Peranakan today (i.e. they have largely assimilated into a Singaporean way of wife, but with vestiges of Peranakan-ness still being practiced now and then).

By: H.K.Khoo

H.K.Khoo — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 02:50:54 +0000

Great pictures, and a nice writeup on a pictorial tour of the museum.
Perankan culture, its rich distinct artifacts, food, and distinct lifestyle, makes its a very easy to identify cultural trait.
What is seldom mentioned, is the fact that the willingness of the Straits Chinese to assimilate and their great ability to adopt and evolve into such a distinct culture. It can be a model of social integration.
Well done for sharring your insights into the facinating facets of the Straits Chinese.

By: lilliburlero

lilliburlero — Tue, 05 May 2009 17:23:21 +0000

I am a history buff and I travel around visiting local war sites, in particular. Heritage wise, I do wonder around old buildings as old as dated back in colonial days to revisit our cultures and whencesoever how things today had derived. I would love to, if permitted, take some photos of the museum and antiques to add into my history blog. Once again, thanks!

By: Veron

Veron — Tue, 05 May 2009 12:29:43 +0000

I’m glad you are giving this place a chance! Personally I am a big fan of the museums under the National Heritage Board. Each one is meticulously designed and holds many intriguing never-seen-before treasures. I learn so much from each visit!

It’s a pity that many people do not find our museums interesting. That’s why I try to blog about them, hoping to cast a colourful light on them and spread awareness :)

By: lilliburlero

lilliburlero — Sun, 03 May 2009 22:41:51 +0000

Very interesting indeed, haven’t noticed it despite my frequent route to Mount Sophia. The exterior gave an impression of “yet-another-lousy-government-building” but I’ll pay a visit soon. Thanks for the write-up and truly wonderful.

By: aisyah

aisyah — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:55:36 +0000

i love this site as it explains deeply yet easily understood! beautiful pictures!!

By: alldoneup

alldoneup — Thu, 29 May 2008 00:22:57 +0000

Thanks so much for sharing, the wedding rituals are so interesting and different in each culture…

By: Veron

Veron — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:50:29 +0000

You are right. I only noticed it when I got home from work today. My host has looked into this for me and tweaked a few things. The site should load better now. Thanks!

By: py

py — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:47:03 +0000

By the way, I am not sure if you are aware that some of the photos here don’t seem to load well today? The photos had loaded alright a couple of days ago.

By: Veron

Veron — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:51:39 +0000

My Sparklette touch? Whoa, I like the sound of that! Never knew there was anything special :)

By: walter

walter — Wed, 14 May 2008 21:37:56 +0000

Thank you for this beautiful and brilliantly done post on our newest baby on the block. Like you, I am also a great fan of the new museum, and it has proven to be an endless source of fascination when I first visited it. You have certainly given it your usual extraordinary Sparklette touch here! ;)

By: vinsion

vinsion — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:34:43 +0000

wow. the peranakan handicrafts are so fine n pretty. =)

By: Veron

Veron — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:42:19 +0000

Thanks! Despite being newly opened, this is already easily one of my most favourite museums in Singapore. The things exhibited are oh-so-pretty!

By: py

py — Mon, 12 May 2008 11:49:12 +0000

A great write-up on your visit to the Peranakan Museum, and very well-taken photos too. :)