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Thanks to its unique geography and position straddling major trade routes, maritime in <a href="https://destinasian.com/update/adventure-cruises-southeast-asia/">Southeast Asia</a> has always been a melting pot where cultures intermingle in surprising ways. The term Peranakan describes the progeny of indigenous (often Malay or Javanese) women and Chinese, Indian, or Arab traders; their rich heritage is the focus at Peranakan Museum Singapore.
A nearly four-year-long upgrade has seen the Peranakan Museum Singapore exhibition galleries completely overhauled to better showcase a precious collection of more than 800 artifacts—these span everything from batik fashions and home accessories to jewelry, ceramics, furniture, and ceremonial objects. It isn’t all about the past, mind you: touchless interactive screens unlock interviews and personal stories told by 21st-century <a href="https://destinasian.com/travel-guide/singapore">Singaporeans</a>, and in the section on food culture, mouth-watering recipe videos introduce visitors to a traditional dish from five disparate Peranakan communities. Rounding out the experience are newly commissioned pieces like Coming Home, contemporary artist Sam Lo’s installation of colorful lanterns in the central airwell. —James Louie
<a href="https://www.nhb.gov.sg/peranakanmuseum/?destinasian" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nhb.gov.sg/peranakanmuseum/</a> 
+65 6332 7591 
<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/j2RoeC3yDEcMCD9j9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">39 Armenian Street, Singapore</a>

One of many artefacts that been shown in Peranakan Museum Singapore.

Peranakan Museum: Singaporean Culture