The Intan A Celebration of Peranakan Culture

“Is this the Intan house?” I asked the taxi driver. He shrugged and pointed at the GPS “This is the address you gave ah, miss” he replied. A minute later and a few Singaporean dollars poorer, I cautiously tapped on the blue-doored house. Ready to be shouted by a random house owner. The door cracked,…

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Pinang Peranakan Mansion in George Town Penang

The Pinang Peranakan Mansion in Penang showcased an old-time Peranakan house complete with its furniture and tidbits. It’s definitely worth visiting when you are in Penang, Malaysia. I loved the decor the minute I entered the Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Vintage, colourful and rich in culture. Welcome To The Pinang Peranakan Mansion We spend a…

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Clan Jetties Penang Malaysia

The jetties are house complexes built at the harbour on top of the water created by Chinese immigrants in Malaysia who share common historical, geographical, and lineage origins. I grew up in a fisherman’s town. Salty water, houses near the sea, and boats were common sights for me, nothing new, but Raff, our tour…

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Ipoh Bound Baibeh!

There wasn’t any grand reason behind travelling to Ipoh, only random ones like Ipoh dim sum, the old town, and one last trip together.…

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