Malacca, a city full of historical places, museums and buildings preserved up till now from the Dutch, Portugese and British rules. Not just buildings but also food from the Peranakan Baba here is delicious and the flavors are a mystery, not knowing how it taste until you actually try it for yourself!
Tried the Peranakan Nyonya food at this restaurant called Kocik Peranakan! Ordered Ayam Buah Keluak, Cincalok Omelette and Ngo Hiang. Tried Buah Keluak for the first time and we got to know that Buah Keluak originates from Indonesia and requires soaking for up to one week!
Peranakan Baba & Nyonya Musuem. We decided to take the guided tour which cost RM15 per pax. The guide, Emily, tried her best to guide us and explained the culture, the architecture of the building, the Peranakan processions, the ceremonies, the crockeries and many more, squeezing those info in just 45-60 minutes.
Honestly, I've learnt many things. Didn't know there're more chinese beliefs and superstitions that I learn from this Peranakan Museum itself.
I'll talk more about our Peranakan tour in my next post.
Had loads of street food from Cendol, Sweet Potato Balls, Malacca Kuehs and many more. Walked past this mosque and what interest me the most is the design of the mosque. With Victorian tiles, this mosque has a Sumatran influence - thus having 3 tiers of roofs just like the chinese temple. Also they have this 'watchtower' which have a design of the indian temple.
We managed to locate two mausoleums or makams which is Makam Hang Jebat and Makam Hang Kasturi. Both located at Jalan Hang Jebat and Jalan Hang Kasturi respectively.
The Stadthuys, a town hall built beside the Christ Church when the Dutch took over Malacca. When the British took over, it became a school and now it became a Museum of History and Etnography.
We went up the hill to St. Paul's Church. Its not really a church but more of a ruin. Initially that place is a chapel and as time goes by it transformed into a fortress and eventually it became what it is now a ruin, attracting many tourists.
We also went to the Istana Kesultanan Melaka. Over there, the number of sultans, the names of the different sultans, the events that took place got us confused but after we talked it out, it definitely gave us a clear idea of what actually happened during that point of time.
Learnt many different terms such as the differences between 'Lembing' and 'Tombak'. Tombak is a general term for spears and Lembing is a specific type of spear with a ridge that lines the centre of the metal piece.
All in all, there're more things we have yet to discover in Malacca due to shortage of time. In one word, I would put a label to Malacca is 'Historical'. Its an eye-opening journey where you'll learn many things. Things that you dont know, that you might have known or get it all wrong.
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