Cultural Heritage - As a trading port, Malacca became a meeting point for every seafaring nation. Persians, Arabs, Tamils, Malabarese and Bengalis from the west; Javanese, Sudanese and Sulus from the archipelago; Chinese, Thais, Burmese as well as Khmers ventured here in search of profit through trade, piracy and plunder. Each in turn left something of their own culture to be forged and blended into a new and unique mix..
Malacca today is a land of many sights and attractions, rich in colour and contrasts. The multi-racial population live and work in harmony, yet preserving the traditions and cultures unique to each race. Malacca's fascinating cultures are strongly evident everywhere one goes. From the typical roadside stall to the royal palace, the rich heritage of Melaka's cultural traits continue to influence the lives of the people here.
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Cultural diversity abound in the games played, in the savoury food prepared, in the many art forms and pastimes, in the colourful festivals that are reverently looked forward to and indeed in the many facets of their lifestyles. So rich and fascinating are the cultures that volumes have been written about them. Visitors to Malacca too, are often awe-inspired by the sheer fascination of the multi-faceted cultures.
Hainanese Chicken Ball Rice - A Malaccan speciality, the Chinese chicken rice dish found across Malaysia is served differently.
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Instead of a plate of rice, diners are given balls of rice cooked in chicken stock. This is eaten together with delicious roasted/steamed chicken and a bit of garlic and cucumbers.
Instead of a plate of rice, diners are given balls of rice cooked in chicken stock. This is eaten together with delicious roasted/steamed chicken and a bit of garlic and cucumbers.
Cendol - On first sight, Cendol may look like little green grubs but the first taste will prove otherwise. Served in a cup for dessert, Cendol refers to thin grub-like pieces of green pea flour that is layered with sweet red beans, and then covered with shaved ice and thick coconut milk.
The dessert drink is sensationally sweet! After taking sips, use a spoon and scoop out the grubs for a nice, tasty chew.
The dessert drink is sensationally sweet! After taking sips, use a spoon and scoop out the grubs for a nice, tasty chew.
The Stadthuys - Built in 1650 as the official residence of the Dutch Governor and his officers, The Stadthuys is a fine example of Dutch architecture of that period.
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Preserved in its original structure and form, the edifice now houses the History Museum and Ethnography Museum.
Preserved in its original structure and form, the edifice now houses the History Museum and Ethnography Museum.
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On display daily are traditional bridal costumes and relics from Malacca's glorious past.
On display daily are traditional bridal costumes and relics from Malacca's glorious past.
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Closed on Monday.
Closed on Monday.
The city's icon, A'Famosa (Porta De Santiago), was built by the founder of the Portuguese empire in the East - Alfonso d'Albuquerque.
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The hallmark of Malacca and perhaps the most photographed colonial building here next to the Stadhuys.
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Built by the Portuguese in 1511 as a fortress, it sustained severe structural damage during the Dutch invasion.
Built by the Portuguese in 1511 as a fortress, it sustained severe structural damage during the Dutch invasion.
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The Dutch had set to destroy it, but timely intervention by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1808 saved what remains of A'Famosa today.
The Dutch had set to destroy it, but timely intervention by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1808 saved what remains of A'Famosa today.
Satay Celup - Satay Celup is another unique dish found in Malacca. It is similar to a Hong Kong dish called 'Lok Lok' that is popular in major cities such as Kuala Lumpur. Here, an assortment of raw and semi-cooked seafood, meat and vegetables skewered on sticks are dunked into a boiling pot of water. It is then eaten with a special sauce similar to conventional satay sauce
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