Peranakan is a Malay term designating a particular creole culture of partly assimilated Chinese in Malaysia and Indonesia. It is the culture of an old immigrant Chinese community that settled in Malacca, Penang and Singapore. During the colonial era, especially in the so-called Straits Settlements of Penang, Malacca and Singapore, the Peranakans emerged as a distinctive, ethnic orientation with its own sense of cultural focus distinctive, ethnically defined traits. The women are called Nyonyas and the men are called Babas, so a common name used to refer to both is Peranakan. The Babas were successful businessmen of Chinese descent who intermarried with the local womenfolk of Malacca and surrounding areas, as there were not enough unmarried Chinese women available.
The Peranankan Cultural Night displays the rich Peranakan heritage with guests coming dressed in sarong kebaya and traditional baju, a typical costume that was worn in early days.
Guests will be introduced to the Peranakan culture through activities such as the Cherki game, Chongkak and Nonya beadworks while being entertained with cultural songs and dance performances. Staff dressed in traditional Peranakan costumes will welcome guests and get them involved with the atmosphere at the party.
No Peranakan culture night will be complete without the traditional assortment of kuehs and spicy food fare, such as Nonya curries and many more.