Trip to Peranakan Museum

To find out more about Emily, we went to the Peranakan museum. Looks can be deceiving, the design of the museum mimics that of the Raffles Hotel, not much like museum. However, once i step into the place, i feel that i am immerse in deep peranakan culture. After a few rounds around the museum, i realize myself gaining a deeper understanding about Emily and why she was so obsessed with power, wealth and status. In the peranakan world, being wealthy and powerful is everything, marrying into a rich household is a even more glorious achievement. Sophisticated is a very suitable word for the peranakans. This is evident not only in the types of cutlery they use to the type of clothing they wear for important events. The cutlery they have an array of patterns, from flora to butterflies, enveloping the entire plate/bowl. Furthermore, food plays a very important part in Emily, it is used as a way to socialize and get to know more people. The wedding dress that they wear seems very heavy, with intricate patterns on both the headdress and the dress. Unlike modern gowns, they are often red in color to signify prosperity as the peranakans are known to be half chinese. Going to the peranakan museum has not only brought the character Emily alive to me but it also allows me to learn more about peranakans. In conclusion, going to the museum has not only aid me in my preparations for the upcoming test but also broadens my horizon about others