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In "The Little Nyonya," what was Yueniang's heritage?

Japanese-Peranakan
Chinese-Malay
Thai-Peranakan
Korean-Peranakan

Answer

Yueniang, the protagonist, is of Japanese-Peranakan heritage, which refers to her mixed ancestry. Her father, a Japanese man, married a Peranakan woman, a descendant of early Chinese immigrants who settled in Southeast Asia, particularly in the Straits Settlements (present-day Singapore and Malaysia). Peranakan culture blends Chinese customs, traditions, and languages with influences from their adopted homes.