The Intan Tour in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore
Trip Type: Museum Tickets & Passes
Duration: 2 hours
On The Intan Tour you will discover the history of the Peranakan people, how they settled into Singapore and their rich heritage.
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On The Intan Tour you will discover the history of the Peranakan people, how they settled into Singapore and their rich heritage.Embrace the rich heritage of the Peranakans – descendants of Chinese immigrants who married local Malay women from the Straits Settlements – with a tour of this shophouse residence of collector Alvin Yapp, 40, located along Joo Chiat Terrace.
In February 2011, the National Heritage Board awarded The Intan private-museum status and from April onwards it will host Dreaming the Past, a site-specific play by The Necessary Stage about a young Nonya’s journey to understanding her roots.
The Intan tour lasts 90 minutes including tea and gives you ample time to explore this treasured house full of an extensive collection of Peranakan furniture, costumes and trinkets.
In February 2011, the National Heritage Board awarded The Intan private-museum status and from April onwards it will host Dreaming the Past, a site-specific play by The Necessary Stage about a young Nonya’s journey to understanding her roots.
The Intan tour lasts 90 minutes including tea and gives you ample time to explore this treasured house full of an extensive collection of Peranakan furniture, costumes and trinkets.
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