MATRIARCH OF RUMAH KATONG

Matriarch of Rumah Katong

Listen to the stories of Peranakan Culture, Peranakan Food, + Exclusive access to Katong Antique house!

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/

TOUR TYPE

  • DURATION
    2.5 hours (0945-1215hrs)
  • Next Schedule
    2023-04-09
  • MEETING POINT

    Katong Antique House (208 East Coast Rd, Singapore 428907)


PRICE
$0.00


MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE TOUR

  • Curiousity on Peranakan culture

    Exclusive access into Katong Antique House

Points of Interest/Route

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Points of Interest/Route:

Katong Antique House

East Coast Road

Rumah Kim Choo

Koon Seng Road