The Intan - Celebrating all things Peranakan!

11/10/2026

Top 5 cultural experiences visitors shouldn't miss in Singapore

1. Experience Peranakan culture in an intimate heritage home
2. Explore Chinatown and its living Chinese heritage
3. Discover Malay and Muslim heritage in Kampong Gelam
4. Immerse yourself in Little India's sights, sounds and flavours
5. Experience Singapore's hawker culture

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Explore rich Peranakan culture at The Intan Museum, where captivating stories, unique craftsmanship, and exquisite antiques come to life in Singapore.

11/10/2026

The algorithm won't show you this, but your SG Culture Pass will get you in the door! 🤫✨ Explore 5,000 beautiful Peranakan objects with a side of kueh and tea. Book your visit today!

👉 Click the link to book with the SG Culture Pass: https://s.klook.com/c/m3DjAVQmwP

10/10/2026

Guess what a Tepak Sireh is used for in a Peranakan household? 👀 Hint: It is definitely not a royal jewellery box! Come discover the hidden codes of the past and uncover more fascinating heritage secrets with us.

👉 Click the link to book your tour: https://the-intan.com/

10/10/2026

I loved my time at The Intan, and I think most cultural travelers who value human connection on their trips will feel the same way. I also recommend it for solo female travelers who want a closer look at the local life in a safe space.

Wondering if The Intan Tea Experience is worth the price? This honest review discusses its cultural depth and why it felt like visiting a friend.

09/10/2026

Yes, you really do have to take off your shoes when you visit! 👟✨ Why? Because The Intan isn't just a museum, it is Baba Alvin's home! Come for a fun, interactive tour and uncover the fascinating secrets of a traditional Peranakan household.

👉 Click the link to book your tour: https://the-intan.com/

09/10/2026

Head east and you’ll find another take on the idea at Blocks 51–55 Marine Terrace. Here, Peranakan-inspired murals bring familiar household objects to the walls, including slippers and tingkat containers.

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07/10/2026

From unassuming platters of chicken rice balls in Taman Pertam Jaya to unapologetically rich Nyonya laksa in Taman Sin Hoe, those willing to go outside the default tourist trails are often well rewarded with new spots where locals eat.

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Malay Mail

MELAKA, Oct 6 — Day-trippers and weekend tourists to Melaka flock to Jonker Street for the historical city’s iconic chicken rice balls and Nyonya laksa.This is almost a given,...

07/10/2026

Here's everything need to know about Peranakan food and it's cultural significance.

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Here's everything need to know about Peranakan food and it's cultural significance.

06/10/2026

Traditional Peranakan motifs feature across the sidepods and rear wing, while the design also carries onto the race suits of Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto. It is a visual nod to Singapore’s cultural heritage, built for a setting where reflections, colour and movement define the trackside view. More than a change of paint, the one-off livery puts local identity in the frame of modern Formula One.

Audi

Discover Audi’s special Peranakan-inspired livery for the Singapore Grand Prix, blending Singaporean heritage with motorsport style.

05/10/2026

Peranakan cuisine (or Nyonya cuisine) is a rich and aromatic culinary tradition both from the intermarriage of early Chinese migrants with local Malay and Indonesian populations in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. It is a foodie haven with their own unique plethora of signature flavors

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Dr. Zul at the entrance of TANAAIR. Pix: Zana Peranakan cuisine (or Nyonya cuisine) is a rich and aromatic culinary tradition both from the intermarriage of ear