Friday 2 June 2017

BABA NYONYA'S CULTURE - Clothings

Baba Nyonya's Clothings

Mostly influenced by malay's cultures. Men in this ethnic called 'Baba' while the females was called 'Nyonya'. Influence Malay in this ethnis can be seen at their clothings that similar with Malay's. Nyonya mostly adapted Malay's in clothing. While Baba still used their origin way in clothing.




 
Kebaya Nyonya is Baba Nyonya's traditional attire that female in this ethnic wear. This Kebaya usually design with symbol or pattern that related with Chinese. It is worn with kain sarong batik.




Baju Panjang or Long Dress was adapted from traditional Malay's clothing Baju Kurung. The difference with Baju kurung is Baju Panjang have three brooches as additional accessories. It is also worn with kain sarong batik.



Lok Chuan or Mandarin Jacket is full attire that Baba wear as their traditional attire. Usually their wear it when formal gathering like Chinese New Year or wedding day.

2 comments:

  1. Will the baba sometimes wear the malay costume,for example baju melayu, sampin or even songkok ?

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