The Peranakans or Peranakan Chinese are early immigrants from China. Peranakan culture, especially in the Peranakan centres of Malacca, Singapore, and Penang, is portrayed by its unique hybridization of ancient Chinese culture. Peranakan culture in Penang uses a mixture of Hokkien and Malay.
Penang Peranakans mainly speak Hokkien with some Malay words. The Peranakan style of cooking consists of both Chinese and Malay elements. However, in Penang, some of the Peranakan cuisines consist of Thai elements, such as the sweet and sour flavours. Ranging from cuisines to language and clothing, the Peranakan Chinese have produced a fusion of cultures that represent a true symbol of Penang’s rich multi-cultural diversity.
References
JENKINS, J. (2018). Things to do in Penang: The Blue Mansion vs The Peranakan Mansion.
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PERANAKAN.
Retrieved 25 June 2020, from https://mypenang.gov.my/culture-heritage/heritage-zones/peranakan/
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