Pinang Peranakan Mansion: Where Chinese Porcelain Meets Colonial Grandeur

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Step into the gilded world of Penang’s Baba-Nyonya culture at the Pinang Peranakan Mansion. This restored green-hued mansion was once the home of wealthy Chinese merchant Chung Keng Quee, now showcasing over 1,000 artifacts that tell the story of Peranakan – a unique blend of Chinese, Malay, and European influences.

Key Highlights:
🏺 Lavish Interiors – Victorian cast-iron pillars paired with gold-leaf Chinese screens, and courtyards with intricate tilework.
👘 Nyonya Kebaya – Exquisite beaded slippers and embroidered kebaya blouses displayed in rosewood cabinets.
🍽️ Dining Elegance – A full Nyonya table setting with blue-and-white porcelain and silver tiered trays (tiffin carriers).
📿 Ancestral Altar – A gold-carved altar dedicated to the family’s ancestors, with Dutch-era crystal lamps.

📍 Location: 29 Church Street, George Town, Penang

Post by Winnie21 | Sep 8, 2025

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