10th September, 2011 - 8th April, 2012

The Peranakan Museum explores the culture of Peranakan communities in Southeast Asia. Installed in the former Tao Nan Chinese School, built in 1912, this intimate museum possesses one of the finest and most comprehensive collections of Peranakan objects. Galleries on three floors illustrate the cultural traditions and the distinctive visual arts of the Peranakans.

www.peranakanmuseum.sg

Now showing until 8 April 2012:

Sarong Kebaya : Peranakan Fashion and its International Sources (New Collection)

Discover intimate and unusual aspects of Peranakan fashion – see what women wore beneath their kebayas. Listen to Nonyas from different generations as they share recollections of wearing the sarong kebaya in a special video presentation. Marvel at the rare fabrics and inventive designs of this beloved fashion.

The sarong and kebaya changed over time, adapting to new fashions and influences. Look for batiks with characters from the western fairy tales Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood. Come for the first time, or come again to see the new additions, and immerse yourself in the world of the sarong kebaya.