Culture in Malacca :)

Peranakans [3] are descended from Chinese migrants who first came to Malacca many centuries ago. Adopting Malay customs and cultures, theirs is a unique heritage unlike any other. Peranakans are also referred to a 'Straits Chinese'.It is still a subject of debate whether the Peranakans actually intermarried with the local Malay population or maintained a pure bloodline, but most are said to be of Hokkien ancestry. 'Babas' refer to male Peranakans while 'Nyonya' refer to females. Other than Malacca, Peranakans also settled in Penang. In terms of dressing, the women wear traditional Malay costumes,  which is  'Baju Kebaya' a form of blouse woven with silk. Moreover, the Peranakan's most famous legacy is Nyonya food, a fusion of Malay ingredients with Chinese cooking styles. Some of the most popular dishes include 'Belacan', 'Assam Laksa', 'Cendol' and 'Kuih Talam'. Peranakans speak a dialect of the Malay language called 'Baba Malay' which has some elements of the Hokkien language. Their most notable musical entertainment form is the 'Dondang Sayang' where Babas and Nyonyas exchanged poems in a humorous style, accompanied by a violin, and traditional instruments such as Rebana and Gong.