Discover Katong and Joo Chiat through a Matriarch with a story to tell. Meet Qing Qing, a renowned fashion designer, and a true-blue Nyonya – a term referring to female descendants of inter-racial marriage between early Chinese settlers and the local Malay community.
Hear her stories about the unique peranakan culture, enter a Peranakan House to learn inspirations behind her own family house, the material culture of kebaya, kerosang and beaded shoes, and the delectable food from classics like nyonya zhang, ayam buah keluak to laksa…. And the favourite establishments around Katong/Joo Chiat frequented with her husband and family.
This walking tour takes place on the 2nd Sunday of each month, 0945-1215hrs.
Notes: Tour is recommended for all ages| Tour ends at Koon Seng Road | Tour will only commence with a minimum of 4 participants. For dates outside of the fixed schedule, you can email bookings@tribe-tours.com to enquire.
A handy guide to continue your exploration of the area after the tour: https://tribe-tours.com/spend-a-day-at-katong/
Curiousity on Peranakan culture
Exclusive access into Katong Antique House
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Points of Interest/Route:
Katong Antique House
East Coast Road
Rumah Kim Choo
Koon Seng Road