Written by shammiyap on July 12, 2004
- Many people stop at Alor Gajah on the way to Melaka. This is the place where the locals call it - "A'Famosa Resort."
A'Famosa Resort consists of a resort, in the forms of bungalow and apartment,...
Written by Marianne on September 24, 2004
- Bukit China, Melaka's Chinese cemetry, is situated on a hill just outside the city centre. Chinese cemeteries are always built on higher grounds, so the deceased are closer to heaven.
As Melaka's climate is hot...
Written by Marianne on September 24, 2004
- "Welcome to the temple of the Evergreen Clouds," said a friendly, middle-aged man, "Cheng Hoon Teng in Chinese." And he invited me to go inside. A statue of a dragon and a lion stood guard...
Written by Marianne on September 24, 2004
- Imagine this: feet as small as lotus flowers.
Today there is still one old lady in Melaka who has lotus feet. Her feet are only 3 inches long; she has bound feet. When she needs a...
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