Peranakan culture refers to the unique blend of Chinese, Malay, and Indonesian influences that developed in the Indonesian archipelago, Malaysia, and Singapore. The Peranakans, also known as Straits Chinese, are descendants of Chinese immigrants who married local Malay and Indonesian women. Peranakan culture is known for its vibrant cuisine, elaborate clothing, decorative arts, and distinctive language, which incorporates words from Hokkien, Malay, and Indonesian.