The Peranakan also have their own culture and customs including dance. Enjoy dondang sayang by Briged Seni Group Tourism Promotion Unit featuring baba nyonya dance. As you can see the dancers wearing sarung kebaya panjang unique to the Peranakan womens. The outfits also worn with decorative brooches with beaded shoes, a mixed malay and chinese motifs.The slow move reflect the Chinese Emperor lady-in-waiting, servant for the princess / queen. This movement are inherit from Hang Li Poh lady-in-waiting, a Princess from Ming Dynasty. Hang Li Poh was famous name in the history of Melaka who married with Sultan Mansur Shah in 1459 to strengthen the diplomatic ties between two countries. The dance won 1st place in the Dance Festival 2007.
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What a wonderful writeup on the Melakan Nyonya culture. The dances were colorful and very unique. In face I did run some articles related to nyonya traditional costumes in my blog. And I can relate to what you are writing about.
Good to see you promoting beautiful and culturally rich Malaysia.