Monday, September 13, 2010

Jonker Street

Saturday, 4 September 2010

Another interesting place to go to. I think there would be more to see at the night markets (that is available on every Friday Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday). Maybe one night in future. So far the 3 trips here were all day trips only.







St. Paul Cathedral

Saturday, 4 September 2010

The ruins of Fort A. Famosa, a a Portuguese fort, the entrance to the ruins of St. Paul Cathedral, on top of the St. Paul's hill.

This 1st picture is from the Wikipedia.org








St. Paul

History, Ethnology and Literature Museum

Saturday, 4 September 2010

A place where I would like to visit whenever I come to Malacca. It has been 4 years since I last visited.



The Malay Warrior in Melaka Malay Sultanate Era (c. 1400 - c. 1511)


The Portuguese Army's conquered Melaka (Malacca) (c. 1511 - c. 1641)


The Dutch Army's in Melaka (Malacca) (c. 1641 - c. 1824)


The British Army's in Colonial Era (c. 1824 - c 1957)


The Japanese Army's in Japanese Occupation Era (c. 1941 - c. 1945)



The weapons.....














I enjoyed this section - all about weddings.

A Set of Wedding Gifts (c. 1950's - c. 1960's)


A Set of Wedding Gifts (c. 1960's - Now)


Baba's Bridal Chamber


Customary Baba as well as the Chinese wedding dowry, gifts (including food) are delivered to the bride's home in the multi-tiered baskets


Chitty Wedding Ceremony


The design of wedding dais and Malay bridal "bersanding" custom in c. 1950's.


The design of wedding dais and Malay bridal "bersanding" custom in c. 1990's.