Malaysia: Penang’s ancestral temples, clan associations & mansions
Penang has a large ensemble of ancestral temples, clan associations or halls called kongsi, and grand mansions.Kongsi are organizations among overseas Chinese communities for individuals with the same surname. Khoo, Cheah, Yeoh, Lim and Tan Kongsi were known as the Five Big Clans (or Goh Tai Seh) that...
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Malaysia: Exploring the Penang heritage trail on foot
George Town in Penang is a living testament to the multicultural heritage of Asia as well as European colonial influences. As I stood in front of the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy Temple, I noticed a small Hindu shrine and stalls of garland makers. Just a few meters away was a joss stick maker. Down the...
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Malaysia: A Glimpse of Old Malacca at the streets of Jalan Tokong to Jonker
A Peranakan house and antique shop at Jonker Street
We saw a mix of cultures and beliefs when we visited the temples at Jalan Tokong. Our afternoon walk continued through the stretch of Jalan Tokong towards the Jonker Street. This side of Malacca houses some of the old dwelling places dating as far back as the 17th century. It’s one of their versions of our very own Vigan which is also a UNESCO heritage site, an old town heritage site preserved.
Jalan Tokong Stick dolls craft
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Malaysia: Malacca’s Kampung Kling Mosque and Cheng Hoon Teng Temple in Jalan Tokong
Kampung Kling’s Mosque minaret
The visit to the Studthuys, St Paul Church and A Formosa was just part of what Malacca has in terms of heritage sites. We had an authentic Nyonya Cuisine lunch at Seroni Restaurant to take a break from the tours. Once satisfied, we moved on for some walking tours at a couple of popular streets in Malacca, the Jalan Tokong and Jonker Walk.
Kampung Kling prayer grounds
We were dropped off at the gates of Kampung Kling Mosque along the street of Jalan...
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