1. What is Peranakan culture and where did it come from?

2. What patterns, colours, and symbols are commonly seen in Peranakan tiles?

3. How does Peranakan culture show a blend of different cultures (like Chinese, Malay, and European)?

4. Where can you find Peranakan tiles in Singapore or other places today, and what/where do they decorate the tiles at?

5.What languages do Peranakan people traditionally speak?

6.What kind of houses or decorations are common in Peranakan culture?

7. What are some important values or beliefs in Peranakan families?

8.How is Peranakan culture shown in Singapore today?

9.Why is it important to keep Peranakan culture alive?

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Question 2: Peranakan tiles feature intricate patterns like flowers (peonies, lotuses), fruits (pomegranates, pineapples), birds (peacocks, magpies), mythical creatures (phoenix, qilin), and European-inspired geometric motifs.

Question 3: Peranakan culture blends Chinese, Malay, and European influences through its language (Baba Malay), vibrant cuisine featuring both Chinese and Malay ingredients and techniques, intricate art and crafts with unique motifs, and traditional fashion like the kebaya, which incorporates elements from various cultures

Question 4: You can find authentic Peranakan tiles at the Peranakan Tiles Gallery in Chinatown, Singapore, and on the floors and walls of traditional Peranakan shophouses in areas like Katong and Joo Chiat.

• Hybrid of Chinese & Malay

• Originated from Straits Settlements of Southeast Asia in the early 15th - 17th centuries

Q2 Some common motifs are dragons, phoenix, qilin, Ruyi sceptre, swastika and many more.

Q3: Chinese and the Malay language forged together form baba Malay, common language spoken by Peranakan.

Q4: Blair road, Everton road and Joo Chiat are 3 places to see these Peranakan tiles.

Q5: Baba Malay is a language forged by Hokkien and Malay.

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Peranakan culture is a mix of Chinese and local traditions (mainly Malay). It began in port cities where Chinese traders married locals.

Question 2 : what patterns, colours and symbols are commonly seen in Peranakan tiles?

Some common patterns, colours and symbols in Peranakan tiles include flowers(peonies, lotuses, chrysanthemums)

Colours: Turquoise, Pink, Emerald green

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• They speak Baba Malay (Malay + Chinese)

• They wear Chinese-style kebayas with Malay embroidery

• They cook spicy dishes using Chinese techniques and Malay spices

• They decorate homes with European furniture and peranakan tiles

• They celebrated festivals with European orchestral music and Malay dance performances