Jun
15
2010

The Nyonyas In Kebayas

No, it’s not the Bananas In Pyjamas but it’s us Nyonyas In Kebayas :D Remember I blogged about my family members being involve in the opening (and closing) ceremony of SUKMA XIII 2010? Well, I managed to persuade Darling to bring me back to Melaka that weekend and I arrived just a couple of hours before the bus came to take them to the Hang Jebat Stadium.

Here was what happened that Saturday (12/6/2010)

4pm

Arrived Malacca

4.30pm

Helped Mom and niece with their make-up. They already had their hair done so I just help them apply some light make-up. Played a lot with mascara though :D

5pm

Cousin Jill came to collect her kebaya and told me there are still 2 places vacant and asked me to join them. I was so tempted and excited. But knowing that I had to go at 6pm and will only be home after midnight, I had to decline.

Darling saw the look of disappointment in me and suggested the craziest idea ever. He suggested for me to be dolled up in a kebaya too just for the sake of photography and fun. I brushed off the idea initially but after a lot of pestering from all parties, I quickly grabbed my Mom’s kebaya and an Aunt’s kain. Mom helped with the kerongsang (brooch) and I pinned a single purple orchid on my hair :)

5.30pm

All done and set to go. Borrowed Mom’s kasut manik and went outdoor to take some group pics.

6pm

The bus came and I bid farewell to them. Changed to my spaghetti top and shorts and went motor riding with Darling and Ethan :D

Pics stolen from Jazz’s FB

Me, Mom and my niece Hazel

The Nyonyas in a row

More Nyonyas in kebayas

Nyonyas at the bus stop :D

In case you are wondering how the Nyonyas cross the road, well.. here’s how :P

Yeah, you might laugh at me for doing what I’ve done but let me tell you this. It’s not always that I get to dress up in a kebaya. I don’t even have my own kebaya. This is only the second time in my life wearing a kebaya. :D

Tags: kasut manik, kebaya

About the Author: Merryn Tan

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Caroline Ng May Ling June 16, 2010 at 12:37 am

chop!!!

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Caroline Ng May Ling June 16, 2010 at 12:37 am

okie now going to read. :p

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Caroline Ng May Ling June 16, 2010 at 12:39 am

hey u look nice in kebaya! *paiseh* i wore once. :p

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Caroline Ng May Ling June 16, 2010 at 12:40 am

wei never see u blog about u cook nyonya foods one?? :p

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Caroline Ng May Ling June 16, 2010 at 12:40 am

ask ur darling william to buy u a kebaya! xD

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Merryn June 16, 2010 at 12:41 am

Caroline – Yeah, I'll go get it tailor-made, baru can ngam my body. The one I wore was quite loose leh…

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Merryn June 16, 2010 at 12:42 am

Caroline – Because… I .. Don't… Cook… Coz… Am… Not.. A … GOOD… COOK :PUnlike somebody can bake lagi! Don't forget to bring a cake when you come in July :D

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Mei Teng June 16, 2010 at 12:43 am

wow…the pretty nyonyas :)

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ChloeRuoyi June 16, 2010 at 12:56 am

Pheeeewitt! So many pretty nyonyas in kebayas. Cantiknya! Your niece looks very much like you :)

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YANZ June 16, 2010 at 1:00 am

so fun! dressing in kebayas, i mean =D and all the ladies look great

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suituapui June 16, 2010 at 3:19 am

Ooooo…cantik!!! I love nyonya sarong kebayas….butmy missus does not like to use. Prefers to way latest trendy clothes…still like teenager! :(

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cikgu isza June 16, 2010 at 3:42 am

manis dan ayu..masih x sempat rasa pakai kebaya nyonya.. tunggu badan slim.. tak slim2 :D

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Kev June 16, 2010 at 3:53 am

lu pakei baju kebaya nampak lawa la. apase hari-hari lu tak pakei?

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CH Voon June 16, 2010 at 7:22 am

WAH… NICE NICE… i thought u are chinese… mana tahu u are more nonya :P

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MeRy June 16, 2010 at 7:45 am

Nice pics ,You looks great in Kebaya.

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Pete June 16, 2010 at 8:33 am

Wah, all the pretty Nyonya maidens!

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Mummy Gwen June 16, 2010 at 8:42 am

Hey..you should get your own kebaya coz you look stunning in it. Pretty nyonyas crossing the road..phew wit.

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Kimmy June 16, 2010 at 9:40 am

Looking good there.. :)

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Kristie June 16, 2010 at 11:01 am

u ladies look great!Nice kebayas!

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Linda June 16, 2010 at 11:20 am

your wish is finally granted.. :)Once in a blue moon chance and not to be missed… You looked younger than the kebaya… hehe

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Tekkaus June 16, 2010 at 2:44 pm

You are a baba? :)

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2ma June 16, 2010 at 4:30 pm

wow, all the kebayas lady are so pretty!!!

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Little Kit Boy June 16, 2010 at 7:18 pm

Merryn, maybe you should get yourself a kebaya, you really look nice in kebaya. btw, your mom look very young loh.

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Serene June 16, 2010 at 7:18 pm

Nyonya in Kebaya is always very elegant! You looks great Merryn!

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iamthewitch June 16, 2010 at 7:39 pm

Woot! New blog layout eh? :) And how come you didn't tie your hair into a bun? Looks more like a Nyonya that way :P

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Irene June 17, 2010 at 12:22 am

waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! very nice! it's not everyone who can fit into a kebaya nicely ok. haha! the curves…

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J.H June 17, 2010 at 12:39 am

Wowwww…. very nice, very pretty!!!

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UmmiRosma June 17, 2010 at 3:15 am

Oh my…..sooooooo ever beautiful and proper! Cantik sangat…rasa nak pinjam pakai…Your mom is still beautiful…just like you too.

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I am a mother to two boys; Ethan and Ayden and a wife to Darling William. I'm a stay at home mum who blogs to break the monotony of life and to avoid feeling jaded. Would love to get to know all the Super Mommies and Daddies and Babies or Singles out there with the hope that we can learn more from each other. Most of all, I am a happy person, and I hope YOU are too.