What is Peranakan?
From as early as the 16th Century, when migrants travelled from their home country to Malaya, some began to adopt the local culture and inter-married with the lcoals. Indeed, there are many tales that attempt to trace the origins and identity of this unique hybrid culture termed Peranakan.
Some folklore suggest that Peranakan roots in malaya began with a princess from China who married a local prince. historically however the term Peranakan was use to reer to a number of different ethnic and cultural groups in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. the root word for Peranakan comes from the Malay and Indonesian word 'anak', or child referring to locally born descendants.
The term Baba is an honorific term for a Peranakan male and nyonya is term given to a Peranakan female.
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Baba & Nyonya Cuisine
Nyonya cuisine comes from the Peranakans, descendants of early Chinese migrants who settled in Penang, Malacca, Singapore and Indonesia inter-marrying with local Malays and combines Chinese, Malay and other influences.Nyonya Cuisine is one of the "must try" food in Malacca, there are some significant dishes such as:
Acar
Pie Tee
Ayam Pongteh
Nyonya Laksa
Mee siam
Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum
The Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum is located in Jalan Tan Cheng Lock of Malacca. The house is a combination of three terrace lots that were acquired by the Chan family in 1861. Four generations lived in the house before it was opened as a museum in March 1985.
The museum showcase the history of Baba7Nyonya, the interior decor of the house given many clues to Dutch, Portuguese, Malay ad Colonial influences that make a Straits-born home unique. The quided tour will touch about the everyday lift of Baba & Nyonya which include wedding, funeral, games, eating and some interesting furniture in the house.
The museum showcase the history of Baba7Nyonya, the interior decor of the house given many clues to Dutch, Portuguese, Malay ad Colonial influences that make a Straits-born home unique. The quided tour will touch about the everyday lift of Baba & Nyonya which include wedding, funeral, games, eating and some interesting furniture in the house.
Additional Information
DailyTourTime:10am to 1pm, 2pm to 5pm
Admission:
- RM8.00 for Adults
- RM4.00 for children (5-12 years old)
The Baba-Nyonya Heritage Museum
48, 50 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock
75200 Melaka, Malaysia
48, 50 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock
75200 Melaka, Malaysia
Tel: 06-2831273
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