From the moment we met Alvin Yapp, owner and curator of The Intan, we realised that this was not just a museum, it was a living legacy. Every porcelain plate, embroidered kebaya, and antique cabinet holds a story that cannot be found in textbooks. 

Many of us entered The Intan with assumptions about Peranakan culture, thinking it was simply colourful décor or old traditions frozen in time. But as Alvin shared stories about family lineage, rituals, food, and heritage, we came to understand how deep and meaningful this culture truly is. 

We tasted traditional Peranakan delicacies, learned about wedding customs, admired heritage furniture, and saw first-hand how culture survives through passion, preservation, and education. 

We learned that heritage lives in detail. And now, we’re sharing it with you.