{"id":6948,"date":"2017-05-31T23:26:29","date_gmt":"2017-05-31T23:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/?p=6948"},"modified":"2017-06-01T09:24:39","modified_gmt":"2017-06-01T09:24:39","slug":"singapore-rows-pastel-colored-peranakan-terrace-house-katong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/2017\/05\/singapore-rows-pastel-colored-peranakan-terrace-house-katong\/","title":{"rendered":"Singapore : Rows of Pastel-colored Peranakan Terrace House in Katong"},"content":{"rendered":"

About just 10 mins drive from the city center, you will find a vibrant neighborhood in Katong. \u00a0What make this place unique is the multi-color Peranakan houses and the scattering of colonial bungalows. \u00a0I had my first visit\u00a0in this charming neighborhood, discovering eateries and old fashions stores.<\/p>\n

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Peranakan Nyonya Batik Kebaya<\/strong><\/p>\n

I passed by a shop displaying the\u00a0outfit that is most associated with the women of the Peranakan community, the Kebaya which is\u00a0semi-transparent with floral pattern embroidery. \u00a0The shop also displayed Peranakan\u00a0beaded slippers and colorful antique collections.<\/p>\n

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Teong Theng Co Rotan Furniture<\/strong><\/p>\n

A household well-known shop selling all rattan or Malay word “rotan” furniture, from children high chair to old folk rocking chair. \u00a0Rattan furniture is very suitable for tropical countries because it is very cooling to sit. \u00a0The shop is Teong Theng Co \u00a0at 369 Joo Chiat Road which was established in the 1945. Seeing those ‘rotan’ furniture triggered nostagia in my early childhood.<\/p>\n

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There are also art galleries, shops selling curtains and custom made sofas in this neighborhood.<\/p>\n

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Black Earth Auction House<\/strong><\/p>\n

I was attracted by the bright color of this building so took a few pictures. \u00a0This red house is called the\u00a0Black Earth Auction House, an art and auction gallery.<\/p>\n

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You are welcome to go in and have a look at the artwork.<\/p>\n

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Shop houses has two storeys and is a commercial and private structure. The tenants usually use the first floor for commercial purposes and stay in the upper floors in the past.<\/p>\n

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Pre-war multi-color housing at Koon Seng Road – Highlight<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The colorful Road here is named after \u00a0a guy called Cheong Koon Seng (1880 \u2013 1934). \u00a0Cheong Koon Seng was one of the first thirteen students at the Anglo-Chinese School. \u00a0He is also one of the best known pioneer local auctioneers and estate agents in Singapore.<\/p>\n

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During the Dutch and British colonization, the Peranakan Cina began to embrace the European style and allied themselves with the foreigners. \u00a0Along Koon Seng Road most\u00a0tenants use both the ground and upper floors for residential.<\/p>\n

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Have you heard of Dondang Sayang?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Dondang Sayang (or Love Ballad) is a traditional Malay form of entertainment where Baba and Nyonya singers exchange impromptu Malay Pantun (poetry), in a lighthearted and sometimes humorous style. \u00a0Now the popularity has declined but you are still able to hear this cute song and dance when attending the Baba and Nyonya parties.<\/p>\n

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Peranakan is blend of two cultures where the people are ethnic Chinese but culture and language are predominantly Malay-influenced. \u00a0Most of them don’t speak Chinese but only speak Malay and English.<\/p>\n

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The window and door panels were beautifully carved,\u00a0\u00a0typical of the Peranakan architecture.<\/p>\n

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The architecture brings together Eastern and Western elements like ceramic artwork and elaborate plaster works.<\/p>\n

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Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don’t miss\u00a0a beautiful Indian temple hidden nearby. \u00a0The facade of the temple uses a lot of bright yellow which make it so outstanding from far. \u00a0The 21-metre high Raja Gopuram entrance tower makes this one of the tallest Hindu temples in Singapore.<\/p>\n

Located at 19 Ceylon Rd, Singapore 429613<\/p>\n

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Best Foodie destination : Katong Laksa 328<\/strong><\/p>\n

One must try out Katong Laksa while in here,\u00a0328 Laksa is located at\u00a051 East Coast Road, 428770.<\/p>\n

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Upon entering the shop, you will be impressed by a wall full of fame, picture full of the celebrities from all over the world!<\/p>\n

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Pricing : small laksa cost SGD $5.35 and Large cost SGD $7.50\u00a0the chilli is provided in packets limited to two per person. \u00a0No chopstick is given, only spoon because the noodles are not long and easier to eat with spoon and drink the laksa soup together. \u00a0And how was the taste? \u00a0Well, I would say 4 out of 5 stars.<\/p>\n

There are other stuff such as nasi lemak and otak but coming to Katong is more about trying out the famous laksa.<\/p>\n

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Kim Choo Bak Chang\/Kim Choo Rice Dumpling<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another must take away snack is the Kim Choo Rice dumpling, located at\u00a060 Joo Chiat Pl, Singapore 427784.<\/p>\n

How to get here?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nearest MRT station is Payar Lebar.<\/p>\n

Singapore : Rows of Pastel-colored Peranakan Terrace House in Katong : Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n