There are comparatively small Peranakans Communities such as
> Indian Hindu Peranakans ( Chitty )
> Eurasian Peranakans ( Kristang )
> Thai Peranakans
> Indian Muslim Peranakans ( Jawi Pekan )
So Far we have briefly tell u about the history, religions and wedding .. This is
not the end of the blog . We have got many things to explore and learn about the culture of different small Peranakans Communities they hav got in Malacca and in Singapore
Chitty Melaka
The Chitty are Indian Traders who came from the Southern part of India , namely Kalinga in the Corromendal Coast .
Many married local women , embracing the local cultures and languages while retaining their own religion, Hinduism
Todays the Majority live in KampongTujung in the Gajah Berang district northwest of Malacca City . The Chitty are India , most have adopted using Malay and today speak tamil only haltingly.
What about the Dressing ?? Do u have any idea wat type of clothes they wear ??
The men's dressings when they are not in modern attire is closer to the Indian types whereby they also wear a dhoti and shirt for religious functions while for traditional events they would wear the sorong or kain pelekal with the lose nehru jacket and cap .
A piece of colourful cloth is ofteh draped on the left shoulder .
Chitty women ususally wear the Kebaya panjang or kebaya pendek depending on their maritak status .
The hankerchief or binpoh is worn on the shoulder like a shawl
