The Little House (Montessori)
Arriving at the Peranakan Museum.
They watched a short portion of a video on Peranakan cooking.
The children listened as the lady in the museum explained the rules that they had to adhere to so as to ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone in the museum.
The children went around the exhibit to observe the different patterns and colours on the crockery used by the Peranakans in the past.
Cook books and utensils used in Peranakan cooking.
A wide range of colours is used for Nyonyaware. Common colours found are pink, yellow, turquoise and gold. Phoenix and dragons are common creatures found on these Nyonyaware.
Looking at the display of beautiful pink ceramics.
Peranakan furniture exhibit. This carrier is used for Tedun, a ceremony to mark a child’s first year.
In the past, mirrored wardrobe and dressing tables could be found in wealthy Peranakan households.
Peranakan batik prints. The children pointed out the different colours and prints that they could see on these pieces of batik.
