Visiting the oldest Chinese Temple in Malaysia: the Cheng Hoon Teng (青云亭) Temple in Melaka.
Melaka is one of the smaller states in Malaysia in South East Asia, and the Melaka township is a Unesco Heritage site for all the long history as part of the sea-faring spice trade route as well as the occupations by the Portuguese, Dutch and English. Melaka is the home to many historical buildings in the country. All of them are popular and worthy tourist and historical attractions. One of popular and important location is the oldest Chinese Temple in Malaysia. The Cheng Hoon Teng (青云亭) temple in Temple Street (near Jonker Street) in Melaka.
"Cheng Hoon Teng was founded in the 1600s by the Chinese Kapitan Tay Kie Ki alias Tay Hong Yong. During the Portuguese and Dutch eras, Kapitans were appointed chiefs or headmen of the various ethnic communities. In its early years, besides serving the community's religious needs, the temple also functioned as the official administrative centre and a court of justice for the Kapitans.
Besides Kapitan Tay, other prominent Kapitans included Li Wei King, Chan Lak Kua and Chua Su Cheong. Kapitan Chua was responsible for rebuilding the temple in 1801 while the Kapitans and Teng Choos after him contributed towards the aesthetic and structural additions of the building. In 1824, the British abolished the Kapitan system and the leader of the Temple, now known as "Teng Choo", assumed some of the Kapitan's responsibilities. Subsequently, a Board of Trustees was formed to look after the temple. The pioneers included included Tun Sir Tan Cheng Lock, who also initiated the Temple’s unique incorporation under an act of Parliament {Cheng Hoon Teng Temple Incorporation Ordinance 1949}. To the locals, the temple is also known as Kebun Datok (Gods' Garden) and Kwan Yin Teng."
Sharing my 360-Video Walk through and around the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple. Visit with me as I walk through the historical gates and into the different courtyards. And when possible, come and visit this place personally. Watch in 4K, in a large full screen where possible.
Re: Visiting the oldest Chinese Temple in Malaysia: the Cheng Hoon Teng (青云亭) Temple in Melaka.
As usual it's an amazing walk bro @StephenAbraham🙂 Being to Melaka many times but never happen to enter & explore this wonderful temple thanks for bringing me virtually with you
Re: Visiting the oldest Chinese Temple in Malaysia: the Cheng Hoon Teng (青云亭) Temple in Melaka.
@StephenAbraham Nice views, Awesome architecture . The main specialty of this temple is, this Chinese temple practicing the Three Doctrinal Systems of Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism.
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