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Peacock Power: Multicultural Legacies
By Lim Li-Ann Anya
From ancient Hindu rituals to Peranakan wedding ceremonies, one bird has transcended borders and cultures to become a universal symbol of beauty and status. But what is it about the peacock that captivates us across generations and civilisations?
Writer Anya visits the Peranakan Museum's latest exhibition, Peacock Power, and discovers how the humble peacock weaves together art, trade and tradition in ways you might not expect.
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