Artist: Glenda Chong
Location: Raffles City Level 1
Description:
Singapore a tapestry of cultures and non more so vivid than the Perakanan culture. And I’ve decided to dress Minnie as a little nonya to showcase one of Singapore’s most distinctive culture – the Peranakans or Straits Chinese. And her outfit, the nonya kebaya is a hybrid of Chinese, Malay and Western influences. Her top is a long blouse with intricate lace embroidery usually associated with Western culture while the sarong is commonly worn by Malay women. The peony flower on her head is distinctive of the flowers Chinese women used to wear in their hair. I’ve included the repertorie of exquisite ornament from the jewellry, the three beaded buttons, to the initricately beaded footwear. Singapore a melting pot of culture and Minnie is embracing this is the traditional nonya kebaya.