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

Meet Our Guide !

Kenneth Keith

You can hardly believe this ex-Librarian is a man of many skills and chief among the skills we Singaporeans care for is that true to his Peranakan roots, Kenneth is a more than decent cook. He can whip up mushroom soup and Indian butter chicken. Also, he makes a mean 'siow bah' and count kaya and pandan cake in his repertoire of culinary skills. But perhaps the most interesting fact about Kenneth is that his family lineage goes back 200+ years and he is a 5th generation Singaporean.

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Meet Our Guide !

Anthony

If asked by his peers and friends, write down “the person most will bring home to meet mom”, Anthony will win by a landslide. And merely meeting him for 15 minutes, you will feel the warmth, sincerity and good vibes one gets from being around this man. Don’t think he’s just all warm and fuzzy, Anthony is a bona fide Peranakan, a massive foodie and a hell of a guide. He’s also a steady hand and presence in our livestream tours.

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