trip to historical city of melaka

8/9/2019 Trip to Historical City of Melaka

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Trip to Historical City of Melaka

Places to Visit

1) Seck Kia Eenh (Sanghika Dana)2) Portugis Settlement3) Perkampungan Chetti Gajah Berang4) Gadek Hot Spring5) Stadthuys6) Kota AFamosa7) Bukit China Puteri Hang Li Pohs well8) Cheng Hoon Teng9) Jonker Street (China Town)10) Museum Flor De lamar

11) Paddy Field


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Hotel

No. Hotel Name TELRate

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5/11 7/11

1 Hotel Orkid Melaka

138, Jalan Bendahara, 75100, Melaka,Melaka

06-2825555 238 238

2 Everly Resort Hotel Malacca (Reviera Bay)Km. 10, Jalan Tanjung Kling, Melaka

06-3151111 287.50333.50181.70(NB)

3 The Majestic188, Jalan Bunga Raya, 75100, Melaka

06-2898000

4 Aldy Hotel27, Jalan Kota, 75000, Melaka

06-2833232

5 H M Shah Enterprise Sdn Bhd

No. 140273, Jln Tanjong Kling, 76400,Melaka

06-3153121

6 Hotel Mimosa MelakaNo. 108, Jln Bunga Raya, 75100, Melaka

06-2821113

7 Hotel Tan Kim Hock Sdn Bhd106-108, Jln Laksamana Cheng Ho, 75000,Melaka

06-2835322

8 The Baba HouseNo. 125-127, Jalan Tun Cheng Lock, 75200,Melaka

06-2811216

9 Hotel Puri Melaka

118, Jalan Tun Cheng Lock, 75200, Melaka

06-2825588

10 Hotel Hallmark68, Jalan Portugis, Off Jalan Kubu, 75200,Melaka

06-2812888

11 Accordian Hotel114 A, Jalan Bendahara Malacca, 75100,Melaka

06-2821911Ricky

100 128

12 Klebang Beach Resort MelakaJln Batang Tiga Km 9, Kelebang BeachResort, 76400, Tanjong Kling, Melaka

06-3155888Zulaika

140 150

13 Straits View Lodge

7886C, Jln Pantai Kundor Batu 9, Kampung PantaiKundor, 76400, Tangga Batu, Melaka

06-3514627

14 Shahs Beach Resort9km, Tanjong Kling, 76400, Melaka

06-3153121
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Saturday

7.30 a.m Depart from KL

9.30 am Reach Melaka and visit :

1) Cheng Hoon Teng Malaysias Oldest Chinese Temple.


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WELCOME TO CHENG HOON TENGMalaysias oldest traditional Chinese temple

"Green lotus blooms on Buddhist land,rain from the cloud nourishes all living things"

Through these pages, you will discover an inspiring story of faith andperseverance. Cheng Hoon Teng is a premier historical monument that hassurvived the ravages of time. It remains the finest of Chinese temples in

Malaysia a fact underscored by an UNESCO award for outstandingarchitectural restoration. The temple ranks among the most significant inSoutheast Asia, being central to the spiritual aspirations of the Chinesecommunity in historic Malacca.

This site is dedicated to the vision of Cheng Hoon Tengs founders and thedetermination of its devotees to preserve their unique bastion of culture andheritage.


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HISTORY OF THE TEMPLE

Cheng Hoon Teng was founded in the 1600s by the Chinese Kapitan Tay KieKi alias Tay Hong Yong. During the Portuguese and Dutch eras, Kapitanswere appointed chiefs or headmen of the various ethnic communities.

In its early years, besides serving the community's religious needs, thetemple also functioned as the official administrative centre and a court of

justice for the Kapitans.

Besides Kapitan Tay, other prominent Kapitans included Li Wei King, ChanLak Kua and Chua Su Cheong. Kapitan Chua was responsible for rebuildingthe temple in 1801 while the Kapitans and Teng Choos after him contributedtowards the aesthetic and structural additions of the building.

In 1824, the British abolished the Kapitan system and the leader of theTemple, now known as "Teng Choo", assumed some of the Kapitan'sresponsibilities.

Subsequently, a Board of Trustees was formed to look after the temple. Thepioneers included included Tun Sir Tan Cheng Lock, who also initiated theTemples unique incorporation under an act of Parliament {Cheng Hoon TengTemple Incorporation Ordinance 1949}. To the locals, the temple is alsoknown as Kebun Datok (Gods' Garden) and Kwan Yin Teng.

BUILT HISTORY


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Stone engravings offer glimpses into Cheng Hoon Tengs built history.Kapitan Li Wei King laid the foundations for the first temple - a modeststructure with a single bay. In 1704, Kapitan Chan Ki Lock added two auxiliaryhalls, while Kapitan Chua Su Cheong rebuilt much of the temple in 1801.Further modifications were made in 1845,1867, and 1904. The next major

repair was undertaken only in 1963. Subsequent works appeared to haveinvolved mainly maintenance and cosmetic repairs.


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Seck Kia Eenh

Sri Maha Bodhi Shrine

In 1956, Ven. A. Jinarakkhita painstakainly carried a Bodhi sapling from Sri Lanka andpresented it to SKE. The sapling was ceremoniously planted on the new moon of the 8thLunar month. The sapling is historically linked to the lineage of the actual Bodhi treeunder which our Master , the Buddha, attained enlightenment. The Bodhi area was firstmarked with the erecting of a low concrete wall by youths in 1963. under the supervisionof Venerable Ananda Mangala. A few years later, the Bodhi tree itself was encircled witha low wall to protect it's roots.

A steel fence was erected above the low wall in 2000 and another major facelift in 2004

saw the Bodhi area renovated beautifully. Antique tiles were added to the low wall andwalk-path.

Today the Bodhi stands proud and tall, giving devotees refuge, not only physically fromthe Sun but also spiritually, like a balm for a weekened mind.

Evening Puja is held every Wednesday night and new moon nights at the Bodhipromptly at 8pm.

Another special Puja for good health is held at 10 pm on Wednesdays and this BojhangaPuja was initated by Bro Kenny Chan after witnessing a similar Puja at the SriLankarama Temple, Singapore. Together with Ven. A. Ratanasiri, they started the

Bojhanga Puja at the Bodhi with fruits and incense offerings, with a modest attendanceof less than ten devotees. When word got around, a family whose son was in coma dueto an accident came and made offerings as well as to seek the blessings of theBojhanga chants. Miraculously, the youth opened his eyes the very next day. Anotherheart warming experience is of a young girl striken with cancer who came and attendedthe Bojjhanga Puja with her mother. After a few months, the young girl, who was baldfrom chemotheraphy, recovered from her predicament.

We wish all those tourched by the efficacies of the Bojjhanga Puja good health , peaceand happiness always. Sahdhu.

This is the grown up Bodhi tree which was planted in 1956. The enclosure round the the
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Air Panas Gadek

Gadek Hot Spring, no written documents stated when it was form and exist. Itonce been abandoned by people. Since year 1990, this place is took over byDistrict Department and develop it become a tourist center.

It consist of Inner pools and Outer pools. Inner pools provide visitors bathing andspa facilities. Outer pools is fenced due to the quality of the springs water(contain over rated Sulfur) and NOT suitable for bathing.

Entrance fee :

Adult : RM 4.o0

Children : RM 2.00

It is advisable that visit at night and the water temperature is between 45 60degree Celsius. The water is believed can cure various skin diseases

Introduction - Gadek Hot Spring

Sign Board
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Out Pool - Day View

Individual pool

Lights up after dark
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Portugis Settlement

The Portuguese Settlement is a Kristang community in Ujong Pasir, five km from

Malacca, Malaysia.

The Kristang are a Malaysian ethnic group with mixedPortuguese and Malay and forsome possibly Indian or Chinese ancestry, which arose during the Portuguese colonial

period (16th to 17th century).

In 1933, 11 hectares of land at Malacca were purchased with the purpose of creating ahaven for scattered Kristang and their culture. The swampy land was cleared and 10

wooden houses with earth floors and attap roofs were built. Saint John's village, as that

simple fishing village was originally known, soon attracted additional Kristang from all

over Malaysia, and grew to become one of Malacca's main tourist attractions, improvingthe standard of living of its villagers.

Like many other Portuguese-speaking communities around the world, the PortugueseSettlement holds a yearly "June festival" that opens withFesta Senjuang("Feast ofSaintJohn", June 24) and closes withFesta San Pedro ("Feast ofSaint Peter", the fishermen's

patron saint, June 29). This festival is attended by about 100,000 visitors from Malaysia

and abroad. At the festival one can hear Kristang folk songs and watch dancers in

colourful costumes perform to the rhythm of branyu music. An important event in thefestival is the blessing of the local fishermen's boats, specially decorated for the occasion,

to assure good catch [1].
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Perkampungan Chetti Gajah Berang

Masyarakat Hindu Peranakan yang juga dikenali sebagai masyarakat Chetti Melaka

adalah satu kelompok masyarakat minoriti India yang unik diMelaka. Masyarakat initidaklah boleh disamakan dengan masyarakat chettier yang terkenal di bidang

meminjamkan wang tetapi ia adalah masyarakat yang terbentuk hasil daripadaperkahwinan campur antara orang-orang Hindu dengan orang-orang tempatan sepertiMelayu, Cinadan lain-lain.

Sejarah ada membuktikan bahawa saudagar India sering berulang-alik ke Melaka untuk

tujuan perdagangan kerana pada ketika itu Melaka amat sibuk sekali sebagai pusat

perdagangan dan sering menjadi tumpuan para pedagang yang sebahagian besarnyaadalah dari India Selatan. Oleh kerana terlalu ramai saudagar India tertumpu ke Melaka,

pemerintah Melaka ketika itu telah menyediakan suatu penempatan untuk mereka tinggal

yang dikenali sebagai 'Kampung Keling' untuk memudahkan saudagar terbabitberurusniaga. Menurut seperti apa yang tercatat di dalam buku Sejarah Melayu dan

Hikayat Hang Tuah, perkataan 'keling' adalah berasal dari 'Kaling Gappatinam' atau'Kalinggam' yang dikenali sebagai Benua Keling.

Berdasarkan faktor-faktor sejarah dan perkembangan ugama Hindu di Alam Melayu ini,ciri-ciri kebudayaan dan kesenian masyarakat 'India Chetti' ini hampir merangkumi

kebudayaan di negara ini kerana mereka turut mengamalkan perkahwinan campur, adat

menyambut tetamu dan pakaian tradisional mereka. Sebagai contoh, pakaian tradisional

mereka lebih mirip kepada bangsa Melayu iaitu kebaya labuh dan bersanggul tiga bagiwanita manakala yang lelakinya pula berkain pelekat, baju Melayu labuh dan talapa iaitu

kain seperti serban bagi menutup kepala.

Oleh kerana kehidupan mereka dipengaruhi oleh alam sekeliling dan pergaulan denganmasyarakat tempatan, maka makanan harian mereka juga adalah seperti orang-orang

Melayu iaitu nasi. Namun terdapat juga makanan tradisi mereka yang biasanya

dihidangkan pada hari-hari kebesaran ugama atau perayaan. Makanan itu ialah tause dan

itali. Kedua-dua makanan ini diperbuat daripada beras yang direndam dan dikisar halus.

Masyarakat 'India Chetti' ini menganut agama Hindu. Mereka adalah penganut agama

yang setia serta berpegang teguh kepada ajaran dan pantang larang. Antaranya ialah hari

Ponggol iaitu Hari Kesyukuran mereka kepada nenek moyang dan tuhan mereka. Adalahdipercayai perayaan ini turut disambut oleh masyarakat India tetapi bagi masyarakat

Chetti ia bermula lebih awal. Sambutan perayaan ini bermula pada hari terakhir bulan

Margli (13 Januari) yang bermaksud bulan berbunga dan pada hari itu dipanggil 'Paru'atau 'Bogi' (bermulanya perayaan Ponggol).

Pada hari tersebut masyarakat Chetti akan memasak makanan tradisional mereka seperti

nasi lemak kukus berlauk pinding ikan parang, kuah terung, sambal timun, udang, urap

kelapa, kangkung tumis, kacang goreng minyak, acar cili dan sambal taik minyak. Ia

disediakan kira-kira tiga hari sebelum menjelangnya perayaan tersebut kerana ia perludisiapkan dengan penuh teliti. Mereka yang memasak tidak boleh bersembang dan

merasa makanan yang mereka masak kerana adalah dikhuatiri jika mereka melanggar
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pantang larang ini arwah nenek moyang mereka akan mengutuk serta mendatangkan

bencana terhadap keluarga mereka. Manakala wanita yang sedang mengalami haid pula,

tidak dibenarkan memasak kerana ia menjadi pantang larang dalam menyediakanmakanan itu untuk roh dan nenek moyang dan sudara mara mereka yang telah meninggal

dunia.

Masyarakat Chetti akan bersembahyang setiap hari sepanjang bulan Margli sebelum

matahari terbit manakala wanitanya pula akan membasuh lantai di depan rumah danmenabur bunga serta meletakkan bekas bara sebagai tanda kesyukuran ketika

sembahyang arwah. Bulan ini juga adalah bulan yang paling sibuk bagi masyarakat

Chitty kerana pada minggu terakhir mereka beramai-ramai akan pergi ke kubur nenekmoyang masing-masing untuk bersembahyang dan membersihkan kawasan persekitaran

terbabit yang bertujuan meminta restu daripada nenek moyang mereka supaya keamanan

serta perpaduan sentiasa terjalin di dalam keluarga.

Pada hari pertama bulan Thai (14 januari) pula masyarakat Chetti akan menyambut

perayaan 'Bitthu Ponggol" iaitu rumah terbuka kepada sanak saudara dan sahabat handai.Para tetamu akan dihidangkan dengan kuih muih tradisional seperti dodol,wajik,koya

kacang, kanda kasturi,bahulu, kuih belanda,kuih bangkit, halwa dan sagun yang menjadikegemaran masyarakat Chitty.

Walaupun masyarakat Chetti adalah kaum minoriti perpaduan dan sikap kekeluargaan

diutamakan apabila diadakan perayaan seperti itu. Kemeriahan pastinya terbayang di

wajah penduduk perkampungan seperti di Gajah Berang kerana kepulangan saudaramereka untuk berkumpul bagi merapatkan lagi hubungan kekeluargaan mereka. Untuk

menghidupkan atau mengekalkan adat istiadat di kalangan generasi baru, beberapa

pertandingan diadakan seperti mengikat Talapa (serban kepala), menganyam daun kelapa

(mateh), mengikat bunga (Sarem) dan melukis Kolem.

Namun kini, kebanyakan generasi muda masyarakat Chetti Melaka ini kurang mengenali

adat istiadat mereka. Hanya segelintir sahaja yang mengetahuinya melalui datuk nenek

mereka. Jika generasi muda ini tidak didedahkan dengan kebudayaan tradisional, lamakelamaan adat istiadat itu dikhuatiri akan pupus ditelan zaman.
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Stadthuys

The Stadthuys (an old Dutchspelling, literally meaning "town hall"[1]), also known as

the Red Square, is a historical structure situated in the heart ofMalacca Town, theadministrative capital of the state ofMalacca, Malaysia. It was built by theDutch

occupants in 1650 as the office of the Dutch Governor and Deputy Governor.

When Malacca was handed over to the British in the 19th century, the Malacca Free

School was opened in the vicinity of the Stadthuys in the 7 December, 1826, bymissionaries residing in the state, in response to a letter dated 19 April, 1825, signed by a

J. Humprey, J. W. Overee and A. W. Baumgarten, which called for an English

institutional education to be built in Malacca. The school which the British provided free

education to residents was eventually renamedMalacca High School in 1871 upon atakeover by the British government, and moved out to its present site at Chan Koon

Cheng Road in 1931.

Situated at Laksamana Road, beside the Christ Church, the supposed oldest remainingDutch historical building in the Orient, is now the home of a Museum of History and

Ethnography. Among the displays in the museum are traditional costumes and artefacts

throughout the history of Malacca, which makes it Malacca's premiermuseum.
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Kota AFamosa

A Famosa (Malay:Kota A Famosa; "The Famous" in Portuguese) is a fortress located in

Malacca, Malaysia. It is among the oldest surviving Europeanarchitectural remains in

Asia. ThePorta de Santiago, a small gate house, is the only remaining part of the fortressstill standing.

The name is often mispronounced /e/Famosa, even among Malaysians, as though the

Portuguesedefinite articlea were the English letterA. A more authentic pronunciationwould be//Famosa.

In 1511, a Portuguese fleet arrived under the command ofAfonso de Albuquerque. Hisforces attacked and successfully defeated the armies of the Malacca Sultanate. Moving

quickly to consolidate his gains, Albuquerque had the fortress built around a natural hill

near the sea. Albuquerquebelieved that Malacca would become an important port linking

Portugal to the spice trade from China. At this time otherPortuguese were establishingoutposts in such places as Macau, China and Goa, India in order to create a string of

friendly ports for ships heading to China and returning home to Portugal.

The fortress once consisted of long rampartsand four majortowers. One was a four-storykeep, while the others held an ammunitionstorage room, the residence of the captain, and

an officers' quarters. Most of the village clustered in town houses inside thefortress

walls. As Malacca's population expanded it outgrew the original fort and extensions were

added around 1586. The fort changed hands in 1641 when the Dutchsuccessfully drovethe Portuguese out of Malacca. TheDutch renovated the gate in 1670, which explains the

logo "ANNO 1670" inscribed on the gate's arch. Above thearchis a bas-relief logo of the

Dutch East India Company.

The fortress changed hands again in the early 19th century when theDutch handed it over

to the British to prevent it from falling into the hands ofNapoleon's expansionist France.

The Englishwere wary of maintaining thefortification and ordered its destruction in

1806. The fort was almost totally demolished but for the timely intervention ofSirStamford Raffles, the founder ofSingapore, who happened to visit Malacca in 1810.

Because of his passion forhistory, this small gate was spared from destruction.
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Bukit China Hang Li Poh's well

The Hang Li Poh's well was dug by an order of Sultan Mansor Shah of

Melaka in 1459 especially for his wife Hang Li Poh, a Chinese princess.The water from this well was used for her daily needs only. It has

never gone dry even during long periods of drought.

In 1511, Malay warriors poisoned the water, causing the death ofnumerous Portuguese intrudors. The Dutch did the same in 1606,

1628 and -29 to eliminate their enemies. Later they realized theimportance of the well and built a wall around it complete with canons

and guardposts. However, during the British colonial period the well

was neglected and it all fell into disrepair.

The legend has it that if one were to drink from this well, then he/shewill surely return to Melaka.

Directions: At the foot of Bukit Cina, next to Sam Po Kong Temple.


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Jonker Street (China Town)

Jonker Street, houses some of the Melaka oldest dwellings or houses dating back to the

17th century, is also informally known as the antique street. The antique shops here arefeaturing artifacts from different periods of colonial rule Portuguese, Dutch, and British.

If you have sufficient time to stroll through the street with eagle eyes, you can easily hunt

and bargain for the unique and valuable antique furniture, Chinese porcelain, brassware,cast iron beds, lamps, coins and money notes, as well as the priceless Buddha statues.

If you are looking for antiques from a trusted distributor in Jonker Street, you may feel

free to visit Beyond Treasures. Beyond Treasures is armed with huge range of antiques

originated from various Asia countries, and has received plenty of testimonials fromforeign customers. If you are looking for shipping services to transport the large item

bought, Beyond Treasures will also be more than willing to assist you with satisfying

services.

Besides, some of the Chinese clan and dialect associations are also organizing activitiesin their respective buildings during weekends for visitors. These activities include

dancing classes, Chinese classical instrumental shows, and karaoke sessions. In order to

encourage touristy activities being held at Jonker Street, a permanent stage is also built atthe end of the street for performances. Jonker Walk is a good place for street shopping.

As opposing to Chinatown in other places or countries, the traders here are generally

friendly and communicative; there is hardly a scene of traders forcing visitors to buy theirproducts. As a rule of thumb, bargaining for items which interest you would definitely be

a prudent practice. If it was approaching or during Chinese New Year celebration, the

Jonker Street will also be nicely decorated with cultural colors, and if youre in the right

time, an amazing scene of lion dance performance by tens to hundred of troops mightalso be caught in sight. To date, the Jonker Walk is still very much nominated by Chinese

traders. Excluding the foreigners, most of the local visitors are Chinese. The objective of

reflecting multi-racial cultural attributes is yet to be significantly actualized.


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Flor de la Mar(Flower of the Sea)

Frol de la mar orFlor de la Mar (Flower of the Sea) was aPortuguesenau (carrack) of400 tons, which over nine years participated in decisive events in the Indian Ocean until

her sinking in November 1511. There traveled Afonso de Albuquerque returning from the

conquest ofMalacca, with a huge booty and treasure to the Portuguese king, lost off thecoast of Sumatra, making it one of the mythical lost treasures. A replica of the Flor de la

Mar houses the Maritime Museum in Malacca[1]. The "Flor de la mar" was built in Lisbon

in 1502, being one of the finest vessels of the time. In the same year she followed to India

under the command of Estevo da Gama, a cousin of Vasco da Gama. In March 1505,she was part of a fleet of 22 ships sent to host D. Francisco de Almeidaas the first

viceroy ofPortuguese India. Later in the same year, while returning to Portugal under the

command ofJoo da Nova, she had a leak in the hull at the Cape of Good Hope, havingdocked near Mozambique. There they were met byTristo da Cunha's fleet heading to

India, who did everything to save both the vessel and her captain. They joined this fleet,

never to return to Portugal. Integrated in Afonso de Albuquerque's squadron, theyparticipated in the conquest ofOrmuz in 1507. Two years later in India she was the

flagship of D. Francisco de Almeida in thebattle of Diu. Again under Afonso de

Albuquerque orders she gave support in the conquest ofGoa in 1510, and in the conquestofMalacca in 1511, making it a remarkable example of longevity of a Portuguese vessel

in the first quarter of XVI century.
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Paddy Field

trip to historical city of melaka

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