Peranakans in Singapore Meaning ‘local born’ in Malay, Peranakans generally refer to those of mixed Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage. Many can trace their ancestry to Chinese traders who married local…
Indians in Singapore Indians are the third largest ethnic group in Singapore (after the Chinese and the Malays). Historically, many of their ancestors migrated here after the British colonisation of Singapore to…
Chinese in Singapore Chinese Singaporeans form roughly three-quarters of Singapore’s population and it is the largest ethnic group in the country. Generally speaking, most Chinese Singaporeans are descendants of immigrants from…
Malays in Singapore The Malay race is one of the four major races in Singapore and their culture is one steeped in history with their ancestors reportedly being in the…
Eurasians in Singapore The term Eurasian refers to a person of mixed ancestry — born of a union between a European and an Asian. Many Eurasians in Singapore can trace…
