Peranakan museum « STB News Blog

Jan
2011

Go: Straits-born splendour

STANDING imperiously in Armenian Street, Singapore, like a regal matriarch, is the Peranakan Museum, housed in a stately whitewashed building. Stucco trim cornices with details painted a pleasant cream shade as well as blinds with blue and white stripes give it a great presence….. FULL ARTICLE

January 19, Tan Bee Hong, www.nst.com.my

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Armenian Street children Chinese-Peranakan colonial architecture exhibits guided tours museum Peranakan museum Singapore Straits

Dec
2010

My Singapore story

Exploring Singapore is always a joy. Despite its size, it always has new things to offer. I like how it is busy but not chaotic. I know it’s small and I love how everything is 15 minutes away, but it feels very spacious, with the greenery and open areas. Unlike other cities, I do not feel like the buildings are closing in on me in Singapore. Most of all, no matter what time of the day, even at 3 a.m., I feel safe walking its streets….. FULL ARTICLE

December 17, Nana Nadal, www.manilastandardtoday.com

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