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Friday, September 18, 2009

Baba Heritage House


This Baba Heritage House is a fine example of early lifestyle of the rich and famous Chinese Baba of Malacca.

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Peranakans are descended from Chinese migrants who first came to Malacca many centuries ago. Adopting Malay customs and cultures, theirs is a unique heritage unlike any other. Peranakans are also referred to a 'Straits Chinese'.

'Babas' refer to male Peranakans while 'Nyonya' refer to females. Often Nyonya is used to substitute the term 'Peranakan' as well. Peranakans also settled in Penang, the only other state than Malacca.

Happy PFF !


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10 comments:

  1. SnapSeptember 18, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    Beautiful card and I learn something new!

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  2. Evelyn Yvonne TheriaultSeptember 18, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    Thank you for another fine postcard from a part of the world that I don't know well!
    Evelyn in Montreal

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  3. PostcardySeptember 18, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    The wood carving inside the building is very impressive.

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  4. viridianSeptember 18, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    What a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. 711CollectionSeptember 18, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    greeting from Bangkok but Malaysian.. I never seen the Melacca postcard, this is the first and to me it looks unique of Baba Heritage.. I hope can swap with you.. nice blog.. keep up

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  6. Paul van YperenSeptember 18, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    Interesting postcard and a beautiful house. Thanks for sharing this for PFF.

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  7. RobinSeptember 18, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    Lovely postcard......great background. Thanks for sharing

    Have a beautiful weekend

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  8. WengSeptember 18, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    Very elegant. Thanks for sharing. happy weekend :)

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  9. SherrieSeptember 18, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    Hi!
    Beautiful card! Love all the bright colors. Have a great day!

    Sherrie
    http://splummer-aviewofmylife.blogspot.com/2009/09/postcard-friendship-fridays_18.html

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  10. Sheila @ A Postcard a DaySeptember 19, 2009 at 3:15 AM

    So interesting! I learn something new every day, and it's a lovely card too.

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