Melaka Memories
Through Melaka's streets, where stories unfold,
A charming town with treasures untold.
From heritage sights to tempting delights,
A journey of memories, colours and sights!
Malacca Chinese Mosque — Wait… Is This Really a Mosque?
Our first stop brought us to the Malacca Chinese Mosque, where the traditional Chinese-style roofs made us do a double take!
Me: “Eh… correct place or not? Looks like a Chinese temple leh!”
Hubby: “Mosque ah?”
Ah Boy: “It IS the Chinese Mosque!”
Me: “Okay lor. Everybody very clever today!”
With its beautiful Chinese architectural details and Islamic features, this mosque is a wonderful blend of two cultures.
And of course, Hubby and Ah Boy had another important duty — posing for Aunty's camera!
Me: “One more photo!”
Hubby: “Just now took already!”
Me: “That one was just now. This one is NOW!”
Next Stop — Melaka Straits Mosque!
After admiring the Chinese-inspired architecture of Malacca Chinese Mosque, we headed to our next stop — Melaka Straits Mosque.
Same purpose, completely different architecture!
Me: “Come, another mosque to explore!”
Ah Boy: “Another one?”
Me: “Different mosque, different beauty lah!”
And off we went!
Chinese Mosque — DONE! ✔️
Next Mosque — HERE WE COME! 🕌
Melaka Straits Mosque — Between Sea and Sky
Our next stop was the beautiful Melaka Straits Mosque, also known as the Floating Mosque.
Built along the shoreline of Pulau Melaka, parts of the mosque extend over the water, creating the impression that it floats on the sea during high tide.
With its beautiful dome, elegant arches and lovely sea views, Aunty's camera was working overtime!
Ah Boy: “Done already?”
Me: “One more photo!”
Ah Boy: “You said that just now!”
Me: “That was another angle lah!”
And so our visit continued — one beautiful mosque, countless camera clicks!
A Note for Non-Muslim Female Visitors
During our visit, non-Muslim female visitors were required to wear traditional Muslim attire to enter the mosque grounds. The attire was available for rental at a small fee.
Do take note of this requirement when planning your visit.
Standing still: Elegant princess of Melaka.
Starting to walk: Quack quack quack… make way, duckie coming through!
Ah Boy: “Mother...just now so graceful, what happened?”
Aunty: “Photography and walking are TWO DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS, okay!”
Then Mama Gave the Order — CAKES!
After visiting the two mosques, we were heading back to the hotel when a voice suddenly came from the back seat.
Mama: “CAKES!”
Me: “Huh? Cake?”
Mama: “I want cake.”
Hubby: “Now ah?”
Mama: “YES!”
And just like that, our hotel check-in was postponed.
The Queen Mother had spoken. No discussion, no voting, no appeal!
Next stop — Locahouz Café. Mission: Find Mama's cake!
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