The first spread features The Stadthuys and the Christ Church of Melaka. The Christ Church was built by the Dutch when they took possession of Malacca from the Portuguese and today, it stands as one of Malacca’s most defining structures. Situated along Jalan Gereja (also known as Church Street), it is an instantly recognisable brick-red building with a huge white cross at the top. Right beside the church is The Stadthuys a massive bright terracotta-red riverfront building that is believed to be the oldest-surviving Dutch building in the East.

The second spread focuses on the famous attraction, Jonker Walk. Visitors worldwide flock to this particular street in Malacca for its vibrant night market. Well-organized with a wide array of stalls, polite and friendly hawkers, ubiquitous bargains as well as live music coursing throughout the area, Jonker Walk comes to life in full colour with a lively street party-like atmosphere. ​

Next for the third spread, I shared about the Peranakan culture of Malacca with images from The Baba-Nyonya Heritage Museum. Built in 1896, The Baba-Nyonya Heritage Museum is a collection of three beautifully restored houses arranged to resemble a conventional 19th-century Baba-Nyonya residence. Excellent examples of Chinese-Palladian style, these townhouses were transformed into a traditional Peranakan museum in later years; connected by a common covered footway, the museum features hand-painted tiles, elaborately carved teakwood outer swing doors and a sturdier internal door which provides extra security.

Lastly, for the fourth spread, I shared some images of the traditional arts & crafts that I have seen and done during my trip to Malacca.