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The pinang peranakan mansion: a museum of straits chinese cultural heritage

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The Pinang Peranakan Mansion by Chan Suan Choo is an insightful exploration of the unique cultural heritage of the Straits Chinese, also known as the Peranakans, through the lens of one of the most prominent Peranakan mansions in Penang, Malaysia. The book showcases the historical, architectural, and cultural significance of the mansion, which has been meticulously preserved to reflect the lifestyle, traditions, and artistry of the Peranakan community. The mansion houses a vast collection of artifacts, furniture, and textiles that exemplify the fusion of Chinese and Malay cultures. Through detailed descriptions and rich illustrations, the book provides readers with a deeper understanding of Peranakan heritage, focusing on their customs, language, fashion, and family life. It is both a visual and educational resource for anyone interested in Southeast Asian history and the Peranakan legacy.

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Call Number

SS REF 959.5 CHA p

Publisher

Penang : Media Art., 2011

Collation

xxi, 179 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9789671069004

Classification

959,5

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Edition

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Subject(s)

Peranakan (Chinese-Malay) culture
Chinese Malaysians -- History
Architecture, Domestic -- Malaysia

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Statement of Responsibility

Chan Suan Choo

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