Babas, Nonya, Bibiks, Straits-Born Chinese.....these terms are commonly used by many Singaporeans to refer to the Peranakan Chinese.

The tour starts with a walk-through of the spice garden-a small replica of the original tract Raffles established in 1822 on Fort Hill as the first "experimental and Botanical Garden" in the Singapore. The garden at Fort Canning was planted mainly with nutmeg, clove and other economic plants.

A fascinating Display of Peranakan costume, embroidery, beadwork, jewellery, porcelain, furniture, craftwork provides insight into the captivating culture of the Peranakans.

Wander through the bustling enclaves of Katong & Joo Chiat, that showcases the rich and baroque Peranakan architecture. Admire rows of colorful traditional shop houses that date back to the 1920s and 1930s.

A sampling of some Nonya Delicacies complete the tour.