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Which country does Nyonya culture belong to?

Nyonya culture belongs to Malaysia. The early Chinese living in Southeast Asia are descendants of the indigenous Malays in Southeast Asia. The boys are called "Nyonya" and the girls are called "Nyonya". So in Malaysia, girls are called little nyonya, and some of their living habits will be introduced from TV series.

Most of their mothers and daughters receive English education. Although they can't speak Chinese, they still retain the traditional customs and etiquette of China, such as weddings, funerals and weddings. Chan Nyangnya's culture combines the characteristics of Chinese and Malays, and is unique in dress and diet. Bright colors and patterns, as well as unique tailoring design are the characteristics of Nyonya costumes.

Generally speaking, chan chan's costumes include tunic suit and suit, while Niangjiao's costumes are mostly inspired by Malaysian traditional salon costumes. The Zen maiden's diet also combines the cooking characteristics of Chinese and Malays and becomes a unique food.

Compared with Chinese food, Niangjia food tastes heavier, but it is not as spicy as malaysian cuisine. Some Niangjia pasta, such as "Sarah" with coconut milk and soup, and hot and sour soup mixed with Malay fried rice noodles, are all common local snacks. A little stroll around Malacca will reveal many Nyonya restaurants.

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Zen Niang's residence still maintains the style of China, and the halls and corridors are filled with antique China woodcarving furniture, which is full of China flavor.

Malacca has a street with a history of 100 years, which is the famous Junker Street. There are traditional China buildings on both sides of the street. There are many antique shops, souvenir shops and small restaurants in the street. Some local China clan clubs, such as Fujian Club and Hainan Club, are also located in this street.

Before the 1960s, Nayong Nyonya was Malaysia's indigenous identity, but due to some political factors, it was classified as Malaysian Chinese by the Malaysian government and lost its indigenous identity.

Zen evolved into a specific ethnic group, namely, Zen in Malacca today and Zen in Penang and Singapore before Malaysia's independence. Channyangnya has a unique culture and customs, and it has integrated China and Malaysia, especially in Malaysia.