Baba nyonya introduction

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The Baba and Nyonya, also known as Straits–born Chinese or Peranakan, are Chinese of noble descent who adopted much of Malay culture for their own. ... It is a dying language and contemporary use is mainly limited to the older generation; this is indicative also of the Peranakan culture at large

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The Babas and Nyonyas typically follow Chinese beliefs, such as Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism. They celebrate Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) and many other Chinese festivals, while adopting the customs of the land they settled in, as well as those of their colonial rulers.

Language Baba-Nyonya language is Baba Malay, which kind of similar to Malay language (Bahasa Malay) but mix with some Chinese Language due to the combine of two different culture language. However, Baba Malay usually only happens in speaking, they normally will read/write in Chinese, Malay or English.

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asam laksa

Sweet, sour and spicy, asam laksa is arguably Penang’s most famous dish. A bowl of asam laksa comes with white rice noodles, steeped within an asam (also known as tamarind) flavoured soup. Its toppings include generous amounts of shredded fish, sliced pineapples, cucumber, onions, red chillies, lettuce, mint leaves and a dollop of thick prawn paste.

mee siam Popular in Melaka, mee siam is a vermicelli dish served in a splash of prawn stock-based broth. Typically topped with shredded omelette and calamansi lime halves, the dish is tangy and just a bit spicy. Like nasi lemak, it is often served for breakfast but can be enjoyed widely throughout the day as well.

traditional attire in baba nyonya community The Peranakans have a unique style of clothing and fashion that was mainly influenced by the Chinese and Malay cultures – “baju kebaya”. The blouse is known as “baju kebaya”, and the skirt is known as the “sarong”. The kebaya is worn with a batik sarong and matched with “manek” (beads) shoes. Kabaya – the blouse with kerosang Sarong – the batik skirt Manek kasut – beaded slipper

baba nyonya dance 'Baba Nyonya Dance', emerged in the 1980s in cultural shows organised by the Melaka State Government as part of the national cultural policy to create the image of multiethnic tolerance and national unity

music in baba nyonya community The Babas and Nyonyas are well known for their involment in two forms of music, notably the Dondang Sayang and Keroncong: Dondang Sayang The Dondang Sayang (or Love Ballad) is a traditional Malay form of entertainment where Baba and Nyonya singers exchange extemporaneous Malay Pantun (poetry), in a lighthearted and sometimes humorous style. It is usually sung and danced by guests at functions such as weddings, parties, etc.

festival/celebrating in baba nyonya community

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Same as Chinese Culture, Baba-Nyonya also celebrate the same festival, like Chinese New Year, Lantern festival, Moon festival and others.

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traditional games in baba nyonya cherki Cherki is a popular card game originating from Malacca played by the Nyonyas of olden days. Playing Cherki is easy if one is familiar with the many Hokkien and Baba Malay terms used in the game. It will be difficult for Peranakans who are not fluent in Hokkien or Baba Malay to play the game well. Nyonyas of old would gather around the cherki table to gossip, chew sireh, or chit chat while playing the game. The game got so addictive that many Nyonyas pawned or sold their jewelery just to try their luck at the game!

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references:

https://www.peranakanlife.com/baba-nyonya-culture/games-past-time/cherki https://babanyonyaculture.wordpress.com/2016/08/13/220/#:~:text=Same%20as%20Chinese%20Culture% 2C%20Baba,about%20the%20celebration%20of%20birth.&text=Of%20course%2C%20there%20is%20also,is %20a%20celebration%20of%20birth. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332463887_'Baba_Nyonya_Dance'_A_Preliminary_Survey_on _the_Social_History_of_Peranakan_dance_groups_in_Melaka#:~:text=Peranakan%20dance%2C%20know n%20as%20'Baba,multiethnic%20tolerance%20and%20national%20unity.&text='Baba%20Nyonya%20Danc e'%20has%20since,cultural%20marker%20for%20the%20community. April 15, 2020

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