The characteristic agreeableness of Katong can be traced aback to its Peranakan roots. A quiet residential breadth aforetime bedeviled by affluent Straits Chinese families or the Peranakans, abounding of the earlier Peranakan homes in Katong, already bank villas, still angle alpine and picturesque. Katong is the abode to go for colourful Nonya kebayas (traditional dress of changeable Peranakans), admirable beaded slippers and handbags, and of advance home-made Peranakan cuisine like ayam buah keluak.
Along East Coast Road, you will acquisition three retail-cum-cultural establishments showcasing the abounding facets of Peranakan ability - Katong Antique House, Rumah Bebe and Kim Choo Kueh Chang.
Set in an elaborately-designed Peranakan 'house', Rumah Bebe not alone sells Nonya kebayas and accessories, it aswell offers classes in Peranakan cuisine, beadwork and acceptable embroidery. Appointment the high attic to appearance a affectation of a Peranakan conjugal alcove and apprentice added about the activity of a archetypal adolescent Peranakan lady.
Founded over 40 years ago, Kim Choo Kueh Chang is area assemblage can savour its acclaimed candied rice dumplings as able-bodied as apprentice the art of wrapping Nonya dumplings at organised demonstrations and reside classes throughout the day.
The 25 year-old Katong Antique Abode is abounding with every blazon of acceptable Peranakan costumes, ceramics and furniture. Meet Mr Peter Wee, a fourth bearing Baba Peranakan who will amuse you with belief of his heritage. A little arcade sits on the top attic of the two-storey shophouse, which Mr Wee affiliated from his affectionate grandfather, Mr Tan Cheng Kee.
The Eurasians are addition indigenous accumulation whose roots are in Katong. The Eurasian Ancestry Centre, amid at the Eurasian Association's association house, offers alluring acumen into the Eurasian culture, from music, bounded celebrities and even language. Visitors can aswell sample adorable Eurasian book at the Association's actual own Eurasian restaurant - Eddie's Place.
In the aforementioned around is the Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple, with beauteous architectonics and murals – absolutely able-bodied account a visit. For something added modern, Parkway Parade is the arcade capital of the east. But ultimately, Katong is best accepted for Singaporeans’ favourite amusement – food!
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