Practices Exhibitions

Continuing Histories of the Semayang Practice

by NUS Baba House
1 - 25 May • 10:00am

Explore the evolving Peranakan Chinese Semayang through a student-researched exhibition that bridges the past and present.

Pathways of Respect The History
Exploring Semayang: Evolving Traditions of Ancestral Veneration

In this special display, six students from Temasek Junior College present their research on the Peranakan Chinese practice of semayang (ancestral veneration), developed during a month-long internship facilitated by NUS Baba House as part of TJC’s W.O.W. (Wonder, Observe, Weave!) Programme.

Through poster displays, the students explore the evolution, symbolism, and shifting perspectives of semayang—highlighting how this deeply rooted cultural ritual continues to adapt and find meaning in contemporary life.

This display is accessible to visitors who have booked a Heritage Tour ticket at Baba House. No separate ticket is required.

About the W.O.W Programme
The Wonder, Observe, Weave! (W.O.W.!) is a programme run by Temasek Junior College for all Integrated Programme students at the beginning of their 5th year. The programme aims to explore students’ passions and interests beyond the curriculum and in this process, help them discover their skills and interests in different industries.

Baba House student research interns:
Arna Patwa
Jadon Low Zung Heng
Lisa Ng Wan Fei
Neo Xuan Rong
Ong Yuhan
Zio Tang Zhi You
NUS Baba House
NUS Baba House is a three-storey townhouse located in Singapore’s historic district of Blair Plain. Managed by NUS Museum, Baba House facilitates research into architectural conservation, urban and social history, and cultural hybridity.




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