Peranakan Lanterns: Illuminating The Generations
By Iylia De Silva
October 2023 FEATURE
LANTERNS MAY SEEM like merely aesthetic decorations or beloved playthings during the Mid-Autumn Festival; but in fact, they hold much more meaning than that. A half Peranakan, Chuen Mun Wai, also known as Tjoan, told me that he is committed to preserving their authenticity and the profound traditions they are associated with, and ensuring that they continue to be handed down through the generations.Making LanternsTHE METICULOUS PROCESS begins with selecting good quality, middle-aged bamboo and sun-curing it for up to...
Iylia De Silva
is a law graduate from the University of London. Balancing work and play, she savours every moment by indulging in her passion for food, languages, music and engaging with people from diverse cultures.
