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Chinese New Year marks the beginning of spring and it is also to welcome the lunar-new year; the Chinese New Year celebration goes on for fifteen days. On the [...]
Tok Panjang and its significance in the Peranakan household
Source: Lillian Tong @ Peranakan Museum Penang http://www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my/ Growing up, I would sometimes hear the phrase “so and so is doing a Tok Panjang” or my grandmother would say, “kemai [...]
In loving memory of my beloved mah mah
My grandmother (Mah-Mah) on her 100th birthday tea ceremony celebration The one in red is me receiving a red packet from my grandmother. I was talking to my mum yesterday [...]
The significance of Tok Panjang in today’s society
Tok Panjang setting courtesy of PAA NSW Tok Panjang Chinese New Year Dinner While helping to plan for the Peranakan Association NSW Chinese New Year dinner, I was asked about [...]
Tok Panjang’s Mission
Nonya cuisine made simple! I want to bring back the nonya cuisine to the Peranakan community; however, I want to do it in a way that is conducive to the [...]
What is a Peranakan and what do they wear?
Photo: Nonyaware from my grandmother's collections On Saturday 16th September 2017, I had the honour of being invited to be the MC for the Peranakan Association Australia NSW's 6th Annual [...]