Peranakan Melbourne - PAA Melb

Peranakan Melbourne - PAA Melb PAA is a community that fosters relationships and supports one another in an effort to preserve, propagate, and promote the Peranakan culture and its values.

PURPOSE
PAA is a community that fosters relationships and supports one another in an effort to preserve, propagate, and promote the Peranakan culture and its values. VISION
To be a multi-generational community that supports those who identify as Peranakan and aspire to preserve, propagate, and promote the Peranakan culture and value

MISSION
To embrace the evolution of our culture by bridgin

g the old and new while maintaining the spirit of Peranakan in all that we do and how we relate to one another. THE SPIRIT OF PERANAKAN - The values we have learnt from our elders and aspire to practice regardless of religion, location, or generation:

• Respect for the elders and one another
• Remembering and acknowledging our forebears with gratitude
• Fostering relationships and bonds in families, friendships and communities
• Celebration of important days that gives us an opportunity to come together
• Doing things with the utmost consideration and a spirit of excellence

PERANAKAN CULTURAL DOMAINS
• Music
• Food
• Language
• Fashion
• Artistry

PAA is a meeting place for us to:
• Connect & discover our roots through the exploration of the Peranakan culture
• Establish & form their identities as Peranakans in Melbourne
• Gain a sense of belonging by sharing cultural values and common narratives
• Develop connections with our community and foster meaningful friendships
• Inspire others who may have an interest in the Peranakan culture

23/06/2026

Our final dance was Tiro Lilo which involved four of our youngest PAA kids! Well done to all, and the brave members of the public who joined in with such short notice and enthusiasm!

23/06/2026

More coverage on PAA’s performance last Sunday, wonderful family all performing this Portuguese number together.

23/06/2026

Yesterday’s PAA Zhang Festival celebration was filled with the usual Peranakan warmth and fun.

Members enjoyed a delicious catered Nyonya Mee Siam lunch, followed by each person receiving a Zhang and sweet Kueh for dessert. A big thank you goes to Nyonya Judy Teo and her team for their excellent effort in smoothly organising and distributing the food.

After the meal, the room quickly turned festive with karaoke, singing, and dance performances. As always, what made it special was the laughter, participation, and the joyful spirit of members coming together to celebrate culture and friendship.

Video credit: Joseph Then

22/06/2026
22/06/2026

Check out Penang Girl in Melbourne’s coverage of our appearance at yesterday’s Springvale Winter Fest!

Kebaya spotting! Caught on camera yesterday at the PAA Hall was Aunty Lian in a stunning black kebaya top going for a mo...
22/06/2026

Kebaya spotting! Caught on camera yesterday at the PAA Hall was Aunty Lian in a stunning black kebaya top going for a modern look paired with blank pants. We also spied Aunty Judy in a fuschia Chinese attire and Aunty Sally in a sparking blue Thai style kebaya!

Love the look? You can see more at the Threads of Heritage Kebaya Showcase on 18 July 2026 at the Glen Waverley Community Centre from 1pm-5pm. Early bird ticket sales ending soon so get in QUICK!

Link: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1591651?fbclid=IwdGRleASQg1ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEexTQ2eNWCS9YSrBuFsnZS4zk2BiXVpBgy4Z2w9H380-6vWkFsUwuNjH8P5ts_aem_3bNx2ryo-6ZaChAJgbcLTA

🌺 ME IN MY KEBAYA 🌺As part of Threads of Heritage: The Kebaya Showcase, we are inviting people from around the world to ...
16/06/2026

🌺 ME IN MY KEBAYA 🌺

As part of Threads of Heritage: The Kebaya Showcase, we are inviting people from around the world to participate in a special community project called Me in My Kebaya – Celebrating Where the Kebaya is Worn Around the World.

We would love to showcase photos of people wearing kebaya, whether taken recently or many years ago. Individual, family, and group photos are all welcome.

The idea is simple: we want to create a visual celebration of the kebaya and the many communities around the world who continue to wear and cherish this UNESCO-recognised cultural heritage.

Photos submitted will be featured in a slideshow during the exhibition on 18th July, highlighting the people, places, and stories connected through the kebaya.

📸 Have a favourite photo of yourself, your family, or friends wearing a kebaya? We would love to include it.

🌏 Please help us spread the word by forwarding this invitation to friends, family, and communities who wear kebaya. We would love to see participation from Peranakan, Indonesian, Malay, Thai, Eurasian, and other communities connected through this beautiful tradition.

Whether your photo comes from Melbourne, Malacca, Penang, Singapore, Perth, Jakarta, Bangkok, or anywhere else in the world, help us show where the kebaya is being worn today.

📅 Submissions close on 15th July 2026.

👉 Submit your form here: https://forms.gle/MaGnrnGZCndAB4aA9

♥️ Together, let’s celebrate where the kebaya is worn around the world.

Thank you / Kamsiah / Terima Kasih 🙏

📷 Header image by Maddie Teh. Used with permission.

Hello Melbourne Peranakans, We would love you to meet Baba Cedric Tan ✨For more than three decades, Baba Cedric Tan has ...
14/06/2026

Hello Melbourne Peranakans,

We would love you to meet Baba Cedric Tan ✨

For more than three decades, Baba Cedric Tan has dedicated himself to preserving, promoting, and sharing the rich heritage of the Baba Nyonya Peranakan community.

From cultural exhibitions and fashion shows to talks, performances, publications, and museum collaborations, Cedric has played a significant role in keeping Peranakan traditions alive and accessible to younger generations. Looking through the collection of photographs he recently shared with us, some dating back to 1995, it is remarkable to see the depth of his contribution and his lifelong commitment to cultural preservation.

His expertise has been sought by museums, universities, cultural organisations, media outlets, and government bodies. Most recently, he served as a consultant to Malaysia during the multinational nomination that led to the Kebaya being inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2024.

On 18 July, Cedric will bring part of his personal vintage kebaya collection to Melbourne and share the history and evolution of the Melakan Nyonya Sarong Kebaya.

We are honoured to welcome one of the region’s leading Peranakan cultural advocates to Threads of Heritage: The Kebaya Showcase.

🎟️ Early Bird tickets close 30th June. BOOK NOW as spots are limited: https://www.trybooking.com/DMONJ

A big thanks to our community of supporters who come to our events and watch our shows! We are always thrilled and thank...
07/06/2026

A big thanks to our community of supporters who come to our events and watch our shows! We are always thrilled and thankful for all your support 🙂😊

07/06/2026

It was a beautiful crisp and cold evening at yesterday’s Winter Festival at Noble Park. PAA performers kicked off the first week of the festival with three dances and a short skit.

Join us at our next appearance at the Springvale Snow Fest and also next month at our Threads of Heritage kebaya exhibition!

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