Peranakan Culture at Neil Road and Blair Plain

This is an in-depth look at the Peranakan Culture in Singapore. See its association with nearby Melaka and Penang. Trace the origins of its beginning to the end – or is it the end? It is an entertaining look into the perks and quirks surrounding this ever-popular culture.

This is a pleasant walk along Neil Road and Blair Plain. We’ll try and see if it is indeed Princess Hang Li Po who sets the Peranakan Trail ablaze or did it slowly evolve over a period of time. Some will argue that the Peranakan Culture is very much alive. And some will argue it is but an attempt to cash in on its popularity.

Whichever way we look at it, we must agree that the TV series “The Little Nonya” really did re-ignite the Peranakan Culture – albeit much in a commercial way. But it is true that no one would really celebrate the real 12 days of a Peranakan Wedding anymore. It was, (and still is) simply too complicated with too much taboo and then some!

Whatever we do, we must not lose the flavor of Peranakan Cuisines – and, if only we can bring back the Peranakan Fashion as we did the Peranakan Cuisines!

We meet at Outram Park MRT, (Exit 5 at Ground Level, next to Cantonment Police Complex), 9am to 11.30am, or maybe 12pm on the 5th October 2024 (SATURDAY).

Note:

• We do the worldwide practice of tipping at the end of the tour. Tipping guide as follows: $20 for a satisfactory guide, $20+ for a guide who exceeds expectations, and $30 for an outstanding guide.
• We also reserve the right to accept or reject habitual late cancellations and no-shows.
• Call or message Uncle Chris at +65 91814298 for corporate, private, or student bookings.

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