Malacca Introduction

Introduction of Malacca

(Source: Internet)

Malacca is the capital of Malacca State, which is located in the north bank of Malacca Strait and it is separated from Indonesia’s Sumatra Island by sea. Malacca is Malaysia’s oldest city which was founded in 1403; it used to be the capital of the Malacca Kingdom. This ancient city famous for trade is a great city with a history of nearly 700 years because of its good geographical position and rich spices, etc. It was always the land that the colonists wanted. It was previously captured by Portugal, the Netherlands, the UK and Japan. During Zheng He’s 7 expeditions to the western sea, his armada made 5 dockings here and left many beautiful legends. In addition, there was also the legend that the Ming dynasty Princess Han li bao married Malacca Sudan. Because of the historical background, you can see many international style buildings in today’s Malacca. You can also eat all kinds of food. Malacca city is not very big, you can travel the city by walking around; 2-3 hours is enough. A few hundred years of trade and the multinational colonial history is mixed this rich and colorful landscape of Malacca. The tropical climate and Marine geographic environment carved out of the garden is the beauty of Malacca City.

History and Culture

Malacca is Malaysia’s oldest city, which was built in 1403. It used to be the capital of Malacca Kingdom, and also a trading hub between east and west and the center where Islam spread. Since the 16th century, it has been captured and held by Portugal, the Netherlands and the UK. After the Second World War, it integrated into Malaysia. During its history, it had a good relationship with China. Zheng He made seven trips to the Western Sea and was stationed in Malacca five times. Agriculture and Business were the traditional industries. Before the first batch of Sudanese landed, Malacca was just a small fishing village. In 1377, the Missoula built up a city in Malacca, now located in the narrowest place of the Malacca Strait. It is of great strategy significance. It created a good foundation for Malacca to become a trading hub. In the middle of 15th century, after Zheng He’s voyage, the connection between China and Malacca got strengthened. In 1509, the Portuguese arrived in Malacca facilitate trading. In 1511, Portugal occupied Malacca and turned this region into a strategic fortress to contain other European powers to covet wealth in Asia. In 1641, the Dutch navy blocked the Malacca coast and occupied this city after six months. In 1795, the Netherlands were defeated by France; the British people could not wait to take over Malacca. Malacca, Singapore, and Penang became the Straits Settlements together. After dissolution of the colonies Malacca became a member of the Malayan Federal, which will eventually become the ruling government at a later time. Malacca is famous for its food, Chinese, and Wu dishes blend of overseas Chinese (peranakan) cuisine, which is very spicy. Even today, many ancient traditional ceremony since the Portuguese occupational period is still going on, such as “Intrudu (marked Catholic lent fast starting of water), branyu (traditional dance), and Santa Cruz (the annual festival to celebrate on the streets). Zheng He led the team and some settled there and married with local Wu clan. Their descendants are known as “peranakan” locally and even today, they still keep Chinese traditional customs and etiquette of life. Three Baoshan is the oldest garden in Malaysia which covers an area of 43 hectare. It is also the burial site of about 12,500 Chinese ancestors.

Natural Environment

Malacca is the capital of Malacca City, located on the northern shore of Malacca Strait, in the southwest of Malay Peninsula and Sumatra, directly across from Indonesia.

Climate

Malaysia has summer like weather throughout the year and can be divided into the dry season and the rainy season; all four seasons are suitable for travelling. It is Hot in April-May as well as October. And the rainy season lasts from November to March; It rains almost every day, you need to prepare an umbrella when you travel outside during this period of time.

Holiday Arrangements

Spring Festival date: January 1st

Malacca date: April 15th

King's date of birth: June 2nd

Christmas: December 24-25