Differences of Baba Nyonya

When we talk about "Baba Nyonya " , old vintage building , colourful vintage buildings with antique objects .During 16th century , the chinese from China migrated to the British Settlements of Melaka , Singapore , Penang and also Java of Indonesia . The chinese form China then married the locals with distinct background , cultures , customs , and eventually became Baba Nyonya in " Peranakan " culture . What does peranakan means ? Peranakan , means " descendant " in Malay .In the other term , "Baba " refers to male . "Nyonya' refers to female .

Baba Nyonya culture can be different in every state , country .

Example , Baba Nyonya culture in Penang is different from Baba Nyonya in Melaka . There's are " Baba Nyonya " people speaks Malay in Melaka , then there will be people who speaks mixture of Hokkien , Malay and English in Penang . Of course . the food will be slightly different too , due to is a different places , geographically different too .

Baba Nyonya architecture in Penang is unique and pretty historical . The Straits Eclectic architecture in Penang, Malacca and other parts of Malaysia is wide range of architectural fro the mixture of western and eastern style and traditions .

In the future , the descendants of the Baba Nyonya not only able to see and visit the historical buildings , the houses , and also they will learn about the cultures aspects and social customs .

What makes people interested the most in Baba Nyonya house , are those antique furniture, their foods , and crafts that been last last for century .

We as Malaysian , hopefully these historical architecture building can be last , so these buildings can be seen in the next generation .

Penang Baba Nyonya Architecture

(Source : II, 2017)

(Source : Penang.attractionsinmalaysia.com, 2017)

Malacca Baba Nyonya Architecture

(Source : Malaysia.travel, 2017)

(Source : malacca.ws, 2017)

References : II, A. (2017). Pinang Peranakan Mansion. [online] Visitpenang.gov.my. Available at: http://www.visitpenang.gov.my/portal3/what-to-see/attractions/pinang-peranakan-mansion.html [Accessed 21 Nov. 2017].

Malaysia.travel. (2017). Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum | Tourism Malaysia. [online] Available at: http://www.malaysia.travel/en/places/states-of-malaysia/melaka/baba-nyonya-heritage-museum [Accessed 22 Nov. 2017]

malacca.ws. (2017). Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum in Malacca - Jonker Street Atttractions. [online] Available at: http://www.malacca.ws/attractions/baba-nyoya-muzeum.htm [Accessed 22 Nov. 2017].