The Intan
Museum · Geylang East
69 Joo Chiat Terrace, Singapore 427231
Highlights
Private museum for Peranakan culture with tours & artefacts such as pots & jewelry. By appointment.
Private museum for Peranakan culture with tours & artefacts such as pots & jewelry. By appointment.
"The imprimatur of that ethnic group, descended from Chinese migrants who settled in Singapore and elsewhere in Southeast Asia starting in the 15th century, is highly evident in its colorful shophouses, one of which is home to the Intan, a heritage museum where locals go to connect with their Peranakan roots."
"The Intan is a private home that houses one of Singapore’s most impressive collections of Peranakan artifacts. Owner Alvin Yapp has spent 30-plus years collecting 1,500 objects from Peranakan culture, most notably kasut manek (ornate beaded slippers worn by Straits Chinese women) and enamel tiffin carriers hand-painted in delicate floral patterns. Yapp's post-war home is a labor of love, and it shows in the meticulous way that he has arranged every square inch of it. Visits are strictly by appointment only." - Ashlea Halpern
Sasha A.
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