The Peranaken Museum which is the latest attraction to the vibrant city of Singapore was hailed s being representative of the region’s history and culture. It houses the most comprehensive collection of Peranaken artifacts that can be seen anywhere in the world and is the most authentic representation of Peranaken culture. The museum was designed to be interactive and features a number of exhibits which are not only educative but also engaging, it promises to be an interesting place to visit not only foreigners but also for locals.

Who are the Peranakens you may ask? Peranaken culture is a truly unique fusion of cultures that can be found in South East Asia, Peranakens are descendents of traders and sea farers that came to South East Asia centuries ago. Due to their different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, the European, Indian, Chinese and Malay travelers created a unique hybrid of all their cultural origins that is today celebrated as being Peranaken.

The museum explores different aspects of Peranaken culture in ten different galleries; some of the most interesting are the galleries that depict a 12-day Peranaken Wedding, the Nonya exhibit and the section which serves up authentic Peranaken cuisine. Nonya is the name given to Peranaken women if Chinese origin a special exhibit dedicated to them features traditional Nonya dress, jewelry and pottery. The influence of Peranaken culture on Singapore can truly be gauged here as the close resemblance between traditional Nonya dress and the uniform of the Singapore Airline stewardess can easily be noticed.

A traditional Peranken Wedding was an elaborate ceremony that signifies the passage of the bride from her parents house to the grooms abode, the colorfully decorated “wedding bed” is decorated with symbols of fertility, expensive embroidery and intricate tassels.

Apart from the collection of valuable Peranaken artifacts and artworks interactive areas like the Nonya Fashion Parade and the exhibit where one can experience Peranaken Food are favorites amongst the visitors. Since the museum of located in one of Singapore’s civic districts there is no shortage of Singapore hotels. As many hotels Singapore those in this part of the country also offer comfortable accommodation options and great transportation links.