160th Anniversary of Kuala Lumpur’s (KL) oldest temple – the Sin Sze Si Ya temple – was celebrated with the return of the Qi An Da Jiao parade last Sunday after a 63 year hiatus. The procession through the city was held annually for blessings, fortune and protection for the city, and its dwellers. The…
Month: October 2024
Kristang Style Proposal (Video)
Catch a glimpse of the unique intangible heritage of the Melaka Portuguese community – the arranged marriage proposal (video below). Kristang marriages begin with the ceremony of asking for a hand in marriage. The lady sponsor (kumadri) on the groom’s side visits the bride’s parents and asks in a circuitous way for the bride’s hand…
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