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- 3. In the past, Peranakan ladies traditionally worn a batik sarong skirt with a ____. Hint: K__ya.
- 5. Mr Wee Kim Wee was the _____ president of Singapore. Hint: F_____h.
- 7. Peranakans in the early days are known for their wealth. Hence, they were called ____.
- 8. Also a dessert mistaken for Malay instead of peranakan, a pandan ball fill with GULA MELAKA, covered in coconut flakes.
- 12. Peranakan ladies are known for creating beautiful _______, with thousands of glass beads to complete. Hint: Footwear still used today.
- 13. The general name for men who are peranakan, especially the elders.
- 14. One of the early entertainments were done by the peranakans, like the Teo Chew ______show. Hint: Pu___t.
- 16. A common song played in peranakan gatherings. Dondang _____
- 18. One of the greatest peranakans in Singapore history. ___ Kuan Yew (Fill in the blank)
- 20. In the past, peranakan weddings lasted 12 ____.
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- 1. Famous Peranakan dessert, often mistaken as a Malay dessert. It is colorful, but hard to make.
- 2. A rich, coconut-based curry noodle soup originating from Peranakan culture in Malaysia and Singapore. Hint: Nyonya L___a.
- 3. The name for a brooch used to hold up peranakan clothing, replacing buttons. Hint: Kero_____g.
- 4. They were also known as ______ traders. Hint: Ch____e.
- 6. One of the language peranakans use, Baba Malay, is often described as a adulteration of malay, with a liberal mix of____ words and phrases. Hint: Ho__en.
- 9. The general name for ladies who are peranakan, especially the elders.
- 10. Peranakans culture traces back to the 15_______.
- 11. Peranakans used to worked as _________ in banks during the early Singapore. Hint: Ba___rs.
- 15. Peranakans had a rare ______ (Language) education, and the only others who had it were the British.
- 17. They were often ______ (Role) in early associations. Hint: Starts with the letter 'L'.
- 19. No matter a Chinese, Indian, or Jawi peranakan, they all have one same origin-______(A race)Hint: M___y.
