36th Baba Nyonya convention draws 500-strong Peranakan crowd


Participants came dressed in stunning baju kebaya, adding colour and elegance to the event. Photos: The Star/Azlina Abdullah

Decked out in their finest traditional attire, the women arrived in exquisite baju kebaya in vibrant hues, adorned with glittering kerongsang (linked brooch sets).

Strutting confidently in their intricate kasut manik (beaded slippers), the pride in their heritage was unmistakable.

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