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Peranakan PRIDE
Wed, Sep 03, 2008
The Straits Times

By Tay Suan Chiang

THE three-storey house at 157 Neil Road looks pretty much like its neighbours, although it has a fresh coat of paint.

But visitors who step inside are transported to a typical Straits Chinese home, circa 1928.

Baba House, which will be opened tomorrow by President SR Nathan, is the latest venue here to showcase Peranakan culture. It will be opened to the public on Sept 15.

 


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