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5 Things To Do At Singapore’s First Ever Peranakan Festival In Claymore Connect Mall

Learn to cook like a nonya, 'joget' like a baba and enjoy hands-on silkscreen activity

Photos: The Peranakan Festival

Singapore’s history is short, yet rich with heritage thanks to the kaleidoscope of cultures which co-exist harmoniously on our Little Red Dot.

If your knowledge of Peranakan culture is little more than delicious nyonya kueh, be sure to check out Singapore's first ever Peranakan Festival in Claymore Connect Mall, happening from now till 17 June.

Participants can enjoy a hands-on experience with a plethora of activities such as rubber stamp carving, high tea shows, cooking classes, kebaya shopping and more.

Plus, be educated on the multi-faceted history of the Straits Chinese community in Singapore via exhibitions and other showcases.

Just in case you don’t know where to begin, here are five events you won’t regret going for:

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4. Joget with the Gunong Sayang Association

On 17 Jun, 3pm, dance your hearts out with performers from the Gunong Sayang Association. Participants can learn the joget, which is a traditional Malay dance with origins in Malacca.

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