(250525) -- SINGAPORE, May 25, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Nyonya models showcase traditional peranakan costumes at a fashion parade during a cultural heritage festival in Singapore's Gardens by the Bay on May 24, 2025. The Baba-Nyonya, or Peranakans, are descendants of Chinese immigrants who intermarried with local Malays, creating a distinct cultural identity. Male descendants are called "Baba," while female descendants are called "Nyonya". (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)