MALACCA
Malacca has become a bit of a backwater considering its colorful history but lately seems to be re-dynamizing thanks to influx of industry and tourism. This time capsule city was a major centre of the spice trade and received early visits from India, Arabia, China. This brought about invasions by Portugese,British and Dutch. All left influence behind: buildings, culture, people. Interesting communities are Babas (descendants of early Chinese) who blended Malay/Chinese culture and small group of Portugese descendants who miraculously kept alive language while cut off via religion. Recently, Malacca was scene of Malaysian independence declaration .
Historical Colonial District |
Traditionally built Palace/Museum |
Old wood transport boats on Malacca river |
Preserved Baba houses on Jonkers street
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Interior of Hotel in Baba/Nonya style
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Nonya furniture using mother of pearl.
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Entrance to Baba/Nonya house
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Sumatra style old mosque
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Durian: A smelly but much prized fruit
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Malaysian Pedicab taking customer shopping |
My favorite tropical fruit: Mangosteen
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Mother using sprung baby rocker
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