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Grandfathers of Malacca

Lee Alvin - oldyonfoldy [797]

A tribute to the chinese immigrant men of Malacca in a photo essay.

Destinations: Melaka
Topics: Culture | Food | Economy | People | Religion | 20th Century History
A typical Peranakan house, still seen in Jonker Street, Malacca.

Straits Born Chinese: The Peranakan story

Ee Lin Wan - eelin [4,025]

In the early fifteenth century, a beautiful princess from the Chinese Ming Dynasty, Hang Li Poh, arrived in Malacca to be presented as a bride to the Malacca Sultan. Part of her entourage included...

Destinations: Melaka | Malaysia
Topics: Culture | People | Traditions
Christ Church Building with the Town Square's Clock Tower in the foreground.

Malaysia's Historic Malacca

Audrey Lim - alim [9,339]

Malacca is a place where you can liken it to "a museum within a museum". Your surroundings changes the moment you cross the border and enter into this tiny state. Because it is known as the historical...

Destinations: Melaka | Malaysia
Topics: Travel | 20th Century History | Architecture
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