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Alvin Yapp



Collector, advocator, believer, educator – I'm one of Singapore's foremost purveyors of Peranakan culture with over two decades of experience as a curator of Peranakan antiques. Born to Peranakan parents, my interest in my heritage was piqued when he was 16, after watching a Peranakan-themed play entitled Menyesal ("Regret‟, in Malay). While my parents enjoyed the show, I found it a challenge to grasp the play‟s context and nuances. I decided to set out on my journey of cultural and self discovery.

At 18, I started collecting Peranakan antiques. It was through this process that I realised there was inadequate documentation on Peranakan antiques, which in turn spurred me to find out more. In 2003, I started The Intan after word of my collection got round, which led to constant requests to exhibit my antiques. Today, I am also resolutely committed to sharing my knowledge and preserving Peranakan heritage through The Intan.

Together with my parents, I curate and upkeep the museum collection, as well as conceptualise and run awareness programmes at The Intan. I see The Intan not as a commercial endeavour, but as an emotive and constantly evolving tribute to one of Singapore's most unique communities. The joy of sharing Peranakan culture and the experience of doing it with my parents are the greatest rewards.

Away from The Intan, I am the Director of Corporate Affairs for BusAds Pte Ltd, a family-run enterprise specialising in large-format printing for buses, trains, aeroplanes and outdoor advertising.


Language spoken: English.


Location: Singapore.

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Featured Experiences

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Tea at an award winning Peranakan heritage home-museum

Singapore
6 - 30 pax
1 hrs
The Intan (meaning 'rose-cut diamond' in Malay) enlightens its guests about the multi-facetted aspects of Peranakan culture through a kaleidoscope of rare historical artefacts, intriguing personal stories, and authentic dining experiences.

Come join me for a personalised tour and authentic Peranakan tea session prepared by my mother, in the heart of Joo Chiat, a traditional Peranakan enclave and Singapore’s first heritage town (2011). My house is a post-war terraced residence previously owned by another Peranakan family.

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