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The Stadhuys – Dutch Legacy in Melaka

Published on September 29, 2007 in Melaka and Tourism. 0 Comments

The Stadthuys was the official residence of the Dutch Governor. It now houses the Historic and Ethnography Museum which has many traditional bridal costumes and relics on display. Nearby, one will also find the Christ Church built in 1753, another fine example of the Dutch architecture.
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This Dutch legacy is distinctively red colored. I don’t know if it has similarity with Chinese culture where red means Prosperity.
This massive red building was built between 1641 and 1660 on the ruins of a Portuguese fort, and is believed to be the oldest Dutch building in the East. Inside you will experience Dutch Colonial architecture, substantial solid doors and louvered windows.

Walking The Stadhuys Stair.
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— asmaliana

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Visit Malaysia Year Contest Extended!

Published on September 27, 2007 in Malaysia and Tourism. 0 Comments

visit malaysia year contest

Go Holidays and win exciting prizes. You could bring back a Proton Savvy, Flat Screen Tv, Cool Mobile Phone & Digital Camera. Just go buy a domestic holiday packages from your travel agents or hotels and this will entitled you for 1 entry form. Can get this form from Tourism Malaysia Official Website not Virtual Malaysia. For more info visit here.

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The Proclamation of Independence Memorial

Published on September 23, 2007 in Malaysia, Melaka and Tourism. 2 Comments

Memorial

The Proclamation of Independence Memorial building, which was built in 1912, was formerly the Melaka Club clubhouse before it was converted into the Independent Memorial. Visitors to the memorial will be able to witness collection of manuscripts, videotapes and other audio and visual collections which documents Malaysia’s struggle to achieve Independence from the British colonial rule. Also included are events leading to the proclamation of Malaysia’s independence at the nearby Padang Pahlawan in 1957. The Proclamation of Independence Memorial also provides audio visual aids and research materials to those carrying out research the country’s independence. The building was near by the Porta De Santiago and The Cultural Museum, located at Banda Hilir, Melaka.
It just free for the entrance. It is a great moment to know about the Malaysia independence day. Come and visit this memorial and you will see with your big heart!!!!

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— asmaliana

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Villa Sentosa

Published on September 23, 2007 in Malaysia, Melaka and Tourism. 0 Comments

Villa Sentosa
Villa Sentosa is not officially a museum though it is opened to the public and they can have a look around this 1920′s kampung (village) house. Villa Sentosa is in Kampung Morten, just across the river from the Rennaisance Hotel. The old family still lives there and one of its members will gladly show visitors around inside. It does not have many items of interest but it does have some heirlooms passed down by its patriarch, Tuan Hashim Hadi Abdul Ghani, who died at the ripe old age of 98.

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— asmaliana

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Melaka Tourism Festival 2007

Published on September 22, 2007 in Event, Melaka and Tourism. 0 Comments

Melaka Tourism Festival 2007

All are welcome! A tourism exhibition will be held on 28 to 30 September 2007 at Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall. Organized by the Melaka State Government to showcase the variety of tourism products and services based on 12 tourism sub-sectors namely History,Culture,Recreation,Sports,Shopping,Convention,Health,Education,Agro-Tourism,Foods,
Melaka My-Second Home and Youth.

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— asmaliana

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Melaka Uptown Night Market

Published on September 22, 2007 in Food & Drinks and Melaka. 0 Comments

Melaka Uptown Night Market

Malaysia is famous for the night market or ‘pasar malam’. Melaka also had various place of night markets. Usually night markets is at a temporary closed street. The chosen street will closed by the local authority in charge to make away for the stall and businessman. Now a new Night Market is open at Hang Tuah Plaza. Where is Hang Tuan Plaza? Click Here for a Map.

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— asmaliana

Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum

Published on September 22, 2007 in Melaka, Museum and Tourism. 2 Comments

jalan tun tan cheng lock
Located at Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, or better known as the Millionaire’s Row, the Baba-Nyonya Heritage Museum is actually a row of residential houses built by the Dutch which were later bought over by the wealthy Peranakans (the descendants of Chinese immigrants who married with local Malays after arriving in Melaka).
The architectural style of these houses clearly reflects the East-West influence. Built in 1896, the museum offers an insight into the lifestyles of the Baba-Nyonyas in Melaka, especially at the turn of the century.
windows baba nyonya house
Witness the rich heritage in terms of traditional costumes, antique furnitures and elaborate carvings. Western influence can clearly be seen in the number of antique furnitures with Italian, British and Dutch influences. The western influence does not end here as there are many things in the museum…from the Victorian era lamp to floor tiles…have a story of their own to be told.
The Baba-Nyonya Heritage Museum is located at No 48 and 50 at the row of houses. Guided tours are provided during the visit and no photography is allowed.
baba nyonya museum
Click here for info and photos about real life baba nyonya. Details and history about peranakans here.

— asmaliana

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