The Peranakan Museum hosted the 10th Armenian Street Party from 13 to 15 March 2026, featuring performances, food, art installations, and cultural activities celebrating Peranakan heritage.
The annual Armenian Street Party organised by the Peranakan Museum returned for its tenth edition from 13 to 15 March 2026 in Singapore. The three-day festival transformed Armenian Street into a lively cultural space with performances, art displays, culinary pop-ups, workshops, and community activities celebrating the rich diversity of Peranakan culture.
The event was presented in partnership with several community organisations, including the Peranakan Association Singapore, Gunong Sayang Association, Peranakan Indian (Chitty Melaka) Association of Singapore, and Arab Network@Singapore.
According to Clement Onn, Director of the Asian Civilisations Museum and Peranakan Museum, the festival aimed to bring people together through culture, food, fashion, and craft activities. Visitors were invited to experience Peranakan traditions in new and meaningful ways.
One of the highlights of the event was a large art installation titled “Threads of Gathering” by mixed media artist Dawn Koh. The 3.5 by 3 metre installation was placed in front of the museum and featured designs inspired by butterflies, peacocks, and birds. The artwork drew inspiration from the exhibition “Peacock Power: Beauty and Symbolism Across Cultures.” Visitors also engaged with and contributed to the installation.
Theatre group The Necessary Stage, led by cultural veteran Alvin Tan, premiered a new performance titled “Tapestry.” The production reimagined three traditional Peranakan stories for modern audiences. Another performance highlight was Hati Kampong Chorus, a community show organised by the Peranakan Indian (Chitty Melaka) Association of Singapore, which brought together local performers and migrant workers.
Food lovers enjoyed a wide range of culinary experiences during the festival. In collaboration with Singapore’s national media network Mediacorp, visitors stepped into the world of the English drama “Aunty Lee’s Deadly Delights.” The show was based on the book series by Ovidia Yu and followed Rosie “Aunty” Lee, a Peranakan restaurant owner who solved neighbourhood mysteries.
Visitors met cast members including Vernetta Lopez, Pierre Png, Norman Ishak, Alawdin Ali, Sheryl Ang, and Erika Maguicay during special meet-and-greet sessions. Cooking demonstrations were also held with Peranakan chef Nyonya Shirley Tay of Dapor Diva.
Food programmes included Kueh & Kopi, a picnic experience featuring traditional kueh prepared by chefs from Allspice Institute. The event also featured O’ My Darling, a food truck by Old Chang Kee offering a special menu, and Sweet Spot, a dessert pop-up presenting sweets inspired by traditional Peranakan flavours.
Visitors also enjoyed language and literary activities. Members of Baba Gabra, a community group dedicated to preserving the Baba Malay language, created personalised pantun poems for visitors. The museum also hosted its Literary Showcase, supported by the National Library Board, which featured books celebrating Peranakan stories and heritage.
Other activities included craft workshops inspired by traditional herbs and spices, the Armenian Street Party Bingo Challenge, and a board game event titled “Peranakan: Tiles & Tactics!” hosted by Genie Games. Guests also took part in the Baba Nyonya Dress Up photo experience.
