The Peranakan Association Australia Inc. (PAA Melb), also known as Melbourne Peranakans, is a vibrant multigenerational community with a vision to preserve, propagate & promote the Peranakan culture and values. We have become a ‘home away from home’ for many Peranakan migrants from Malaysia and Singapore and a place to belong for Australian-born Peranakans.

We are also excited that a growing number of younger Peranakans have recently joined our community and are now participating in helping us achieve our vision.

This year, we aim to commemorate our 15th Anniversary and create a cultural legacy for PAA (Melb)’s future. We proudly present our special projects throughout 2023. Through these projects, we are:

• Creating opportunities to promote, propagate and preserve the Peranakan culture and values

• Collecting and recording meaningful stories, learning Peranakan traditions, language and recipes from our elders

• Bridging the connection between Peranakan elders and the younger generation who are working in teams together to achieve our project goals

• Building a vibrant and inclusive Peranakan community in Melbourne, as well as creating a global network of Peranakans

• Reaching out to non-Peranakans who resonate with or have a keen interest in the Peranakan culture

To find out more about joining PAA (Melb) as a member, please click here.