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…
Category: Asia
Weekend Indulgence
In the 80s, it as common to have mobile trucks and hawkers tooting their way through neighbourhoods – selling an array of food, from breakfast bites, to noodle soups, dumplings and ice-cream. One of my favourite vendors was the ‘tau fu fa man’ – as we know him and the silky white bean curd he…
Walking Tours: Klang, Selangor
Explore the Rich History & Heritage of Selangor’s Royal Town While many of us might be inclined to say that the oldest settlements in Peninsular Malaysia lay at the foothills of Guning Jerai on Lembah Bujang or even the ancient port city of Melaka, there seems to be some evidence of much earlier settlements in…
Winding Down The Week
It was a lovely and busy Saturday spent with family & friends, and we needed to wind down from a day of driving through heavy traffic and long distances. So we decided to make a date night out of getting all dressed up for the day – at a quaint neighbourhood restaurant in Lucky Garden,…
Copper Cup Brews
Rich, creamy & frothy tea and coffee served in shiny copper cups which have apparent health benefits. These special brews are among some of the more recent additions at Central Market Kuala Lumpur – once a tourist hub but nowadays an equally interesting place for locals, with a variety of pop-up stores and new products,…
Down Memory Lane: Eastern Studio, Segamat
May 2024 was a busy month, which is why I was looking forward to a short escape and time-out with the extended family who were gathering in the town of Segamat in Johor for our uncle’s 50th wedding anniversary celebration. My last trip to the town that my mother’s side of the family called home,…
The Missing Ingredient …
That all too familiar longing for the comfort and warmth of home, and mum’s cooking, is captured here beautifully by our Uncle Nelson (Nel) Philips’s musings on a cold winter day as he tries to recreate the famous family ‘Christmas Stew.’ His memories are peppered with nostalgic recollections of being our (now 99 year-old) grandmother…
CNY 2024 Festivities at KL’s Hidden Gem
The cloistered Sin Sze Si Ya temple in Kuala Lumpur is a sanctuary in the heart of the city, known for its rich history and unique traditions. Its concealed location and beautiful architecture make it a hidden gem for locals and tourists to discover. The temple reflects the diverse and vibrant cultural fabric of Malaysia.
Tranquility: Tioman Island
One misty monsoon morning… #tranquility #serenity #misty #mountains #tioman #island #pahang #malaysia #malaysiatrulyasiahttps://www.instagram.com/p/C1r-hm4pvqd/?igsh=MXRyanVmdGNlZ3BqMA==
Tranquility: Keelung River
Tranquility along Keelung River, Taiwan #tranquility #serenity #river #nature #naturephotography #keelung #shifen #taiwanhttps://www.instagram.com/p/C1pZi52JMk6/?igsh=MTF4bDVxOG54ajNlcg==
Food Trail: Gua Musang, Kelantan
Gua Musang is the first point of entry into the state of Kelantan for travellers heading to the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia via Kuala Lipis in Pahang. It’s a picturesque route along the hilly rainforest of the Titiwangsa range which is dotted with limestone caves and formations. The name of the town literally translates…
Throwback: Sg Sedili Kecil River Ride
River ride through mangrove forests in the southern Malaysian state of Johor.
Maria Dass the World 