30/07/2026
A glimpse into the living heritage of the Melaka Chetties. Discover their complete story in the book 'The Straits Born Chetti: Chronicles of the Peranakan Indians', the culmination of over a decade of research, bringing together rare archival records, oral histories, historic photographs, illustrations and community memories to document one of the world's oldest Indian diasporic communities.
Catch the book launch and accompanying documentary screening of 'The Straits Born Chetti, Chronicles of the Peranakan Indians,' at The Peranakan Exchange 2026, a multidisciplinary celebration of history, heritage and culture.
1 August 2026
10.00am onwards.
Auditorium Muzium Negara, Kuala Lumpur
WhatsApp Nironjini at 0169684732 to reserve your seats or to preorder a copy of the book
🙏 We look forward to welcoming you!
