In this episode of Spill The Teh, Dr. Beh May Ting sits down with Dato’ Lillian Tong, a leading voice in Peranakan heritage. As Museum Director of the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, President of the Persatuan Peranakan Baba Nyonya Pulau Pinang, and recipient of the George Town World Heritage Incorporated Lifetime Achievement Award, Dato’ Lillian has been at the forefront of Peranakan stewardship. Together, they explore her personal journey, the artistry and symbolism of the kebaya, and Penang’s evolving identity as a cultural capital—revealing how heritage is not only preserved, but continually reimagined for future generations.