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The Beauty & Cultural Evolution of the Peranakan Culture Exhibition

For the first time in Melbourne in over a decade, a collection of artefacts and photographs from one of the world’s richest and most vivid migrant cultures will be brought to display. From the exploration of the Peranakan culture’s roots, traditions, and lifestyles throughout South-East Asia to the contemporary practices and communities formed through immigration to Australia, we invite you to join us for a journey into the history, present and future of the Peranakan culture.

Exhibition Special Event: A Peranakan Wedding

The traditional Peranakan wedding was an elaborate affair that brought together the entire community for never-ending food, music, and dancing as part of a lavish twelve-day ceremony of intricately detailed bridal gowns, meticulously rehearsed ceremonies, and stunning fine porcelain. We invite you to an exceptional afternoon performance of the near-lost art of the traditional Peranakan wedding in Melbourne, featuring rituals such as a tea ceremony, followed by special Nyonya kueh and photo opportunities with the bridal party.

Bridal Ensemble:

• Narrator - Cedric Tan
• Kemantin (Bride) - Katrina Wong
• Kia Sai (Groom) - Andrew Gan
• Sang Keh Mm (Mistress of Ceremony) - Emily Lim
• Pak Chin Dek (Master of Ceremony) - Dave Lim
• Bukak Koon (Bride's Helper) - Marissa Wong

Cost:

• PAA Member - $55
• PAA Member (Child 7-11yo) - $40
• Regular - $75
• Regular (Child 7-11yo) - $60

Each event ticket includes the following:

• Entry to 'The Beauty and Cultural Evolution of the Peranakan Culture' Exhibition
• Full access to the Museum of Chinese Australian History
• Wedding Performance 
• Musical Performance
• 20-page Exhibition Booklet
• A refreshment of Nyonya kueh (cakes) and drinks
• Photo opportunity with the bridal team

Capacity for this special event is strictly limited. BOOK NOW for this once-in-a-lifetime Peranakan event in Australia.

2:00 - 4:00 PM

The museum will be open from 10am to view the exhibition and the rest of the museum. The wedding event will start at 2:00pm. Please note that there is no entry without a ticket. Your name will be checked off upon arrival. 

Location

Museum of Chinese Australian History
22 Cohen Place, Melbourne VIC 3000

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Terms & Conditions

• Tickets can be fully refunded if cancellations are made before 6th May 2023.
• Tickets can be partially refunded (75%) if cancellations are made from 7th May - 20th May 2023.
• Tickets can be partially refunded (50%) if cancellations are made from 21st May 2023 - 25th May 2023.
• No refunds for cancellations within 48 hours before the event and no-shows
• Please do not attend if you are unwell or have Covid symptoms. Your ticket will be partially refunded (50%)
• Photos can be taken and shared on social media channels. If you don’t wish to be included in the photos, kindly let photographers know
• This event will be filmed and added to our cultural archives, uploaded onto our social media channels and used for marketing purposes. Please let us know if you do not wish to be filmed.

Credit: Photograph provided courtesy of Jeshua & Felicia Choong. 

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