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Benedict Khoo
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Join date: Dec 5, 2024
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Mar 20, 2025 ∙ 7 min
“Niang” (Neo): Nyonya Names and Feminine Strength
If you've watched MediaCorp’s The Little Nyonya , you’ll be familiar with Yue Niang (Guek Neo), the main protagonist played by Jeanette Aw. The upcoming sequel, Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya , introduces more female characters with similar names: Xin Niang (Sim Neo, played by Tasha Low), Xiu Niang (Siew Neo, played by Zoe Tay), Zhu Niang (Choo Neo, played by Chen Liping), and Yin Niang (Gin Neo, played by Sheila Sim). What do these names have in common? Yes, the word “Niang 娘” is a...
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Dec 5, 2024 ∙ 7 min
“Peranakan” Architecture – What is it?
Baba Gabra explores the notion of Straits Chinese architecture and what it really means.
What is “Peranakan” architecture?
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