Sunday, May 23, 2010

International Museum Day 2010: Paranakan Museum

Rich & Colourful culture waiting to be explored.....
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1st stop,
the craft room.....
Sophia made an exquisite jewelry box....
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While hiroshi made an interesting peranakan furniture.....
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2nd Stop,
let's play dress up!

Little Nyonya Sophia in Sarong Kebaya
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Charming Baba Hiroshi in Batik!
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3th stop,
crazy long Q at the balloon sculptor!

Sophia going gaga with her flower bracelet!
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GUNS!!!!
(oh boy! I think my son is deprived of toys!)
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Finally,
Face/Body Painting.....

Before Sophia drifted to lala land,
she specifically asked for flower to be painted on her arms.....
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Hiroshi's stylo milo macho horse tattoo
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I thought this was very nicely painted!
(with pressure from a gazillion noisy kids waiting for their turns...)
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Extremely happy princess!
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Interested to learn more about this unique culture?!?!?
Pop by the museum for a mind blowing educational tour.....

39 Armenian Street
10-minute walk from City Hall and Bras Basah MRT Stations
Admission Charges: Adult $6 Child $3
Monday: 1pm to 7pm
Tuesday to Sunday: 9.30am – 7pm (to 9 pm on Fridays)

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