Muzium Negara is highlighting the Chetti community's story in Melaka in a virtual exhibition tour.
Muzium Negara is highlighting the Chetti community's story in Melaka in a virtual exhibition tour.
The Chettis are regarded as the first and oldest Peranakan community in Malaysia, and viewers can now discover more about them throughIn Melaka, the Chettis, sometimes called Peranakan Indians, can trace their roots back to the 15th century when South Indian traders arrived in the historical South-East Asian trading port, married local women and settled down here.
Through a rich history spanning over 600 years, the Chetti community is characterised by intermarriages, cultural assimilation and unique Hindu practices. The community speaks a unique combination of Bahasa Malaysia, Tamil and Chinese.exhibition aims to highlight the uniqueness of the Chetti belief systems and language as well as expose the public to the sustainability of the Chettis as one of the ethnic minorities in Malaysia," reads a Muzium Negara statement.
The exhibition is divided into four main sections, each concentrating on different aspects of Chetti community life and history. Photo: HandoutNationwide Chetti population numbers are estimated to be around 350.
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