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The Intan: Peranakan Home Museum Filled With Antiques As Diverse & Colourful As Nyonya Kueh

The Peranakan culture has a vibrant heritage and rich history, and no word captures its many facets better than the intan, which translates to “rose-cut diamond” in Malay. Like its namesake, The Intan is an award-winning museum-home situated in the heart of Joo Chiat, an eastside enclave known for being the heart of Peranakan culture in Singapore.

Owned by Alvin Yapp, The Intan is a manifestation of his lifelong passion for the culture, and boasts one of the widest collections of Peranakan antiques you can find on our little red dot. From colourful tinkat carriers to rare pieces of furniture, here’s what’s in store at this cosy museum that’ll make you feel like you’ve just stepped into your old baba’s home from back in the day.

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