海峡土生华人文化源于一个浪漫的历史故事，最早可追溯于公元1459年的马六甲海峡，一片介于马来半岛和印度尼西亚苏门答腊岛之间的海域。当时中国明朝皇帝明英宗朱祁镇为了表达两国交好之意，派出明朝公主汉丽宝下嫁马六甲苏丹，同行的还有500位绝顶美丽的侍女，这便是第一批从中国来到南洋的华人。
The story of the Peranakan is a romantic tale rich in historical significance and tradition. The origins of this diverse people can be traced back to 1459 CE at the Strait of Malacca, a channel between the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra, Indonesia. To show appreciation to the Sultan of Malacca and strengthen the tie between the two nations, Emperor Ming Ying Zong sent him a gift of 500 of the most beautiful and intelligent ladies in waiting from royal houses, as well as the lovely and graceful Princess Hang Li Po. The gentle and much-admired Princess became the wife of the Sultan and in time, the nobility and servants from this royal lineage became known by the name of the Peranakan or the Baba-Nyonya.
之后的600年，他们同马来人、葡萄牙人、英国人、西班牙人等通婚繁衍，形成了我们今天的岜岜娘惹，也就是土生华人，其文化特点之一就是融合，形成了自己的传统，包括语言、饮食、服饰、信仰、仪式等等，并延续至今。在中国历史上，这是唯一一个有中国人和其他欧亚种族混血并衍生出一个新的独特文化的例子。
The Peranakans are distinctive for their mixed heritage which includes a blend of Chinese, Malay, Portuguese, British, and Dutch influences. The Peranakan maintained this interesting mix of cultural influences and throughout the last 600 years, their culture, including their cuisine, language, music, and traditions, has shared values from both the West and the East.
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更多娘惹故事，请访问新加坡娘惹博物馆 More about Peranakan, please visit Singapore Peranakan Museum.
