Yeahโผ๏ธ Continue with the annual Rentak Selangor aka Beats of Selangorย 2019, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป would like to sharing about her recent participation โ to the Pesta Rentak Selangor aka Beats of Selangor Festival 2019 ๐๐
This festival ๐๐ was hosted at the Morib Square ๐๐๐ of Selangor, West Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ from 22 Nov to 24 Nov 2019 ๐
Yeah!! All enjoyed this festival together gather ๐๐ป๐ญ๐ฌ๐ซ๐๐ป
Date ๐: 22 Nov to 24 Nov 2019 Time ๐: 4.30 pm toโโโ11pm Venue ๐: Morib Square & Beach side ๐๐๐ Yesโ , the Pantai Morib, Selangor, West Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
A variety of traditional music ๐ต๐ถ instruments & dances being performed i.e. Kompang Jawa, Gordang Sambilan, Tor Tor Dance, Kuda Kepang etc. during this festival ๐๐
Freeย ๐ย admission to all ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ yaย ๐๐
Kompang Jawa
It’s 1๏ธโฃ of the traditional Javanese music ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ต ๐ถ There is a difference between this kompang with other kompang i.e. the instruments & songs based on the “Book ๐ of Barzanji”. The origin of this kompang from the era of Wali Sembilan on Java Island ๐ฎ๐ฉ which wasย 1๏ธโฃ of the ways to preach to attract the interest of the local community ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ซ in the development of Islam โช๏ธ
It has been brought by the traders from the Java Islands ๐ฎ๐ฉ to the Selangor state of Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ since early 1900 & then it continues to be played in the mosques ๐๐as well as various ceremonies e.g. Khatam, wedding, parties, celebrations, festivals etc. ๐
Gordang Sembilan
It’s a branch of music ๐ต ๐ถ that was born & being popular in the Selangor state, Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ Normally it’s played by ๐pax & the main instrument is 9๏ธโฃ (Sembilan in Malaysia’s national language) drums ๐ฅ๐ฅ in various sizes & with other music ๐ต๐ถ instruments i.e. Gong, Cak Lempong, Sesayak & Flute too ๐
The history of Gordang Sembilan in Selangor state since 1980s & as a branch of music ๐ต๐ถ art in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ & it’s generally played in official royal assemblies, royal customs, mourning ceremony, thanksgiving & wedding ๐
The rhythm of this Gordang Sembilan is higher โฌ๏ธ comparatively based on the natural sounds by hitting the drums ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Temuan Indigenous Tribe Tradition
Not just that the indigenous tribe named Temuan also set a booth to introduce their tradition & lifestyle to the public during this festiaval ๐๐ They are from the Museum of Indigeous at Gombak, Selangor state of Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
You will get to taste their live bamboo ๐๐cooking dishes i.e. steamed fish ๐ dishes, sweet potates ๐ (So so sweet & tasty delicious ๐๐คค ) etc. as well as yellow ๐ coconut ๐ด drink during the festival ๐๐
Do enjoy her vlog ๐น๐ฅ being captured from the launch dinner ๐ฝ๐ดas well as festival visit ๐๐๐
A happy ๐ & meaningful annual event of Beats of Selangor Festival ๐๐ for all Malaysians & foreigners ๐ฌ๐ซ๐ญ to learn more about the heritage & cultural of Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
During this visit to the festival๐๐, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป also learnt more about Nasi Ambeng from Homestay Hj Dorani ๐ก๐๐ก, do enjoy her vlog ๐ฅ๐น captured from the happy ๐ cooking class ya ๐จ๐ปโ๐ณ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ณ
Not just that, also do enjoy 1๏ธโฃst her amazing Bamboo Stay vlog ๐ฅ๐น being captured from Tadom Hill Resorts during her 2๏ธโฃD1๏ธโฃN visit to this festival ๐๐
Yeahโผ๏ธ Do stay tune for her next blogging ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐about her bamboo staycation at the Hakka Village with Tadom Hill Resorts ya ๐๐คฉ
Yeahโผ๏ธ As promised, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป is gonna sharing the 6๏ธโฃ must do @ Putrajaya, Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ from her recent 3๏ธโฃD2๏ธโฃN trip for 1๏ธโฃst participation to Putrajaya Bird ๐ฆ ๐ฆ Race ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ2019
Putrajayaย is a planned city ๐๐ & serves as the federal administrative centre of Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ & became Malaysia’s 3๏ธโฃrd Federal Territory after Kuala Lumpur & Labuan in 2001, read more via ๐ https://wikitravel.org/en/Putrajaya ๐
This is the official residence of the Prime Minister ๐จ๐ฝโ๐ผof Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ & to welcoming ๐ค๐๐ป heads of state, heads of government, state dignitaries & the public. This complex ๐ก๐ is the epitome of a combination of Malay, Islamic & European architectural, landscape & cultures ๐
Since its official opening in 1999 for all visitors ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ to visit by walk-in ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธor booking a tour in advance. Only certain spaces open for public to visit within the complex i.e. The Banquet Block & The Protocol Block. The private residence of Prime Minister is not โ open for visiting to public ๐
Free ๐ admission for visitors ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฌ with a guided tour of 1.5 hours. Do check out its website ๐ for Do’s & Don’ts of touring this complex ๐ก๐
RM25/pax to capture your photos ๐ธ๐ธ (approximately 15 shots) by the official photograper & stored in a thumbdrive
Address๐: Persiaran Seri Perdana, Presint 10, 62250 Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya, West Malaysia
Operation hours๐: 9am to 4pm (closed 12.30pm to 2pm) daily, except Friday & Public Holidays
Website๐: http://www.seriperdana.gov.my/v2/index-en.html
2๏ธโฃย Justice Museum ๐
Hmm…Do you know where you can experience being a Judge ๐ฉ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐จ๐ฝโโ๏ธ for a momentโโ๏ธ
Address๐: The Palace of Justice (Istana Kehakiman), Presint 3, 62506 Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya, West Malaysia
Operation hours๐: Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm (closed 1pm to 2pm, except 12.15pm to 2.45pm on Fri)
Website๐: http://www.kehakiman.gov.my/en
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Kehakiman/
3๏ธโฃย Putrajaya Wetlands Park
It’s 1๏ธโฃ of the largest man-made freshwater wetlands ๐ & a top attraction for birdwatchers & researchers, as well as a main Ecohydrology Demonstration Site being recognised by the UNESCO ๐
Definitely an educational space for schools ๐ซ๐ซ to educate young generations ๐ถ๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป๐ง๐ปto learning & appreciating nature, bird ๐ฆ ๐ฆ species & rare plants๐ฑ๐ฟ (A nearby plant nursery). Also a park to cycling ๐ด๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ดโโ๏ธ , spot ๐ birds ๐ฆ ๐ฆ (Of course with a binocular ๐ญ), having a picnic, family outing etc. ๐
From her recent Putrajaya Bird ๐ฆ ๐ฆ Race ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ‘s participation, she ๐ฉ๐ป was told there are about 202 species of birds ๐ฆ ๐ฆ being found from this park๐ & to name a few are Buffy Fish Owls, Purple Swamphen, Swans, Jungle Fowls etc. ๐
This monument is built using solid metal structures & can get a 360ยฐ view & the lights ๐กfrom this monument are the main guide for the cruise ๐ข boats ๐ฃ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ฃ๐ปโโ๏ธ at night ๐๐
Yes โ , as a lighthouse to the cruise ๐ข boats ๐ฃ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ฃ๐ปโโ๏ธ
Not to forget to visit Umai Cafe (FB: ๐ https://www.facebook.com/Umai-Cafe-The-Lake-Garden-Cafe-186224708064701/) which just within 3๏ธโฃmins walking ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ distance to enjoy a mealย ๐ฝ๐ดor tea time โ๏ธ๐ต with a beautiful ๐๐ view to this monument ๐ผ& the man-made lake ๐ in Putrajaya
Personally she ๐ฉ๐ป would like to recommend its coconut pancake with chicken rendang (Lempeng Kelapa Rendang Ayam in Malaysiaย ๐ฒ๐พย ‘s national language), grilled lamb (big portion) & crispy prawn fritters served with spicy peanut sauce/ satay sauce (Cucur udang in Malaysiaย ๐ฒ๐พย ‘s national language)
It’s the world ๐บ๐ โs 2๏ธโฃnd largest Quran โช๏ธ๐ production centre after the King Fahd Complex, Madinah ๐
With its operations to meet the local & global need for copies ๐๐ of the Al-Quran โช๏ธ๐ since the Muslim โช๏ธ population was forecasted to reach 3๏ธโฃbillions from the world ๐บ๐ ‘s total of 9๏ธโฃbillions by 2050
It was targeted to print 1๏ธโฃmillion copies ๐๐ of the Al-Quran โช๏ธ๐ per annum & 70% for local & remaining 30% for other countries in need ๐
Free ๐ admission & mininum 12 years old & above to visit. Advance booking of 2๏ธโฃ weeks before the visit date of mininum ๐pax ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ is required via email ๐ง to nasyrulquran.nq@gmail.com
6๏ธโฃย Putrajaya Night ๐๐ Bridge ๐ Tour
Whenver you travel to Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ & no plan to opt for a stay to exploring Putrajaya, you may opt for this 4๏ธโฃ-hour night tour ๐๐ with KL Hop-On Hop-Off city tour bus ๐
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป is gonna sharing 5๏ธโฃ must not miss activities during your travel to Kuala Lumpur (KL), a capital city ๐๐ of Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
So, do include her must not miss suggestions ๐๐ below recently being discovered from her participation โ to #KualaLumpur4all trip in your itinerary planning to exploring KL city ya ๐๐๐
1๏ธโฃย The Malaysian Tourism Centres (MaTiC) Cultural Dance Show
Hmm…Do you know that you can actually enjoy 1๏ธโฃ hour of free ๐ admission ๐ for Malaysian Cultural Dance Showโโ๏ธ
Yes โ , it’s at MaTiC centre, KLย & with free ๐ admission ๐ for all in a 120 pax capacity air conditioned โ๏ธtheatre, on a 1๏ธโฃst come 1๏ธโฃst serve basis ๐ค
Not just that this cultural dance show is organised on a rotation &ย a monthly basis within the National Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN) of allย the states in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
Definitely a great ๐๐ป chance for all travellers either domestic or foreign ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ to know & learn more about the multi cultures of all states in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ especially at the end of each show, all guests ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ are invited to join the dancers on stage as well as a photo opportunity ๐ธ
Address๐: Mini Auditorium,ย MaTiC Tourism Centre, 109, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, West Malaysia
Operation hours๐: 3pm to 4pm daily, except Sunday & public holidays
Website๐: http://www.matic.gov.my/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/PPMMaTiC/
2๏ธโฃย Kwai Chai Hong ้ฌผไปๅทท
If you love ๐ to snap photos ๐ธ, selfie ๐คณ , wefie, video ๐น๐ฅ, vlog, OOTD etc., you must not miss this famous beautifully ๐ restored history-rich & insta-worthy alley (with cost of approximately RM1.6million to-date) since 11 Apr 2019 with aims to creating meaningful & memorable experiences of all visitors ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ onย a journey back to the 1960s golden era ofย KL Chinatown ๐๐
Do click ๐๐ปin to enjoy her recent IG album @siennylovesdrawing (Have you follow herโโ๏ธ) being captured ya ๐ธ๐ธ
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Personally she ๐ฉ๐ป was impressed with the amazing artistic & interactive wall murals ๐จ๐, do scan the QR code ๐ฒ๐ข of each to understand greater stories respectively which available in both Mandarin & English ๐
Not just that, there are ๐ restored shophouses ๐ here now as cafes โ๏ธ๐ต or places for your dining ๐ฝ๐ดpleasure to chill & relax, do stay tune for her next blogging ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐ on what to eat @ KL, Malaysia ya ๐ฒ๐พ๐๐
Do click ๐๐ปin to enjoy her recent IG album @simplestraightforward (New ๐ account, quick quick follow her ya ๐ค๐) being captured ya ๐ธ๐ธ
Any of you love ๐ horror ๐ป stories, movies ๐ฅ or a fan to visit any haunted houses ๐ป๐โโ๏ธ
No matter yes โ or no โ, why not do enjoy an immersive theatrical horror ๐ป & haunted house ๐ป๐ experience during your travel to KL city ๐๐, surely a whole new ๐ experience as compare to the traditional haunted houses that you have ever visited before ๐
You can opt for either being alone ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธor in a team ๐ฌ๐ฌ of maximum ๐pax as players
It’s featuring with real actors (In fact, you’re 1๏ธโฃ of the many actors too), engaging audiences’ interactive moments, intricate mazes & interconnected storylines that center around a colonial hotel ๐ข named Colle Eastern Hotel which filled with mystery โ๏ธ & the paranormal ๐ค๐ง
No โ camera ๐ท / phone ๐ฑ / personal belongings ๐๐allowed during this horror ๐ป experience with lockers ๐ available โ for storage purposes for all players ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ
Yes โ , it guarantees you with a horrific ๐๐ป๐ป unforgettable haunted experience & you are part of the deciding factors of the horror story ending, exciting rightโโ๏ธ
Address๐: 2-9, Level 2, The LINC KL, 360 Jalan Tun Razak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, West Malaysia
Operation hours๐: 11am to 11pm daily
Website๐: https://ihauntu.com/
FB:ย https://www.facebook.com/hauntumy/
4๏ธโฃย Crazepop
It’s a Malaysian ๐ฒ๐พ artisan cake pop ๐ก studio which based in Cheras, KL & founded since 2011 by Ms Nurliza Mohd Jonis ๐ง๐ผ to offering a various range of cake pops ๐ก, cakesicle, baked donuts ๐ฉ & etc. specially customised, designed & created each to suit its customers’ requirement โ ๐ฌ๐ซ๐ญ
She ๐ง๐ผ believes that food is the best ๐๐ปcure for people & for food to make people feel good ๐๐ป, it must look good ๐
Ms Nur ๐ง๐ผ is offerring the basic to advance classes that all participants ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฌ can better understand, managing compound coating & decorating, as well as learning the baking skills ๐จ๐ปโ๐ณ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ณ At present, she is exploring the online e-learning ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐จ๐ปโ๐ป courses to cater requests across the globe ๐
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป really enjoyed her learning of mouth ๐ watering ๐คค art with her media friends ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฌ from Ms Nur ๐ง๐ผ, so if you’re a dessert lovers ๐๐ก๐ฉ๐ฐ, you can learning on how to hand ๐คฒ๐ป making the deliciously ๐๐คค designed cake pops or cakesicle ๐ก from here during your trip to KL city ๐๐
Do click ๐๐ปin to enjoy her recent IG album @simplestraightforward (Have you follow herโโ๏ธ) with photos ๐ธ๐ธ & clip ๐น๐ฅ being captured from her cake pop decorating learning ya ๐ก
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Guess whatโโ๏ธ
Her 2๏ธโฃ years old little niece ๐ถ๐ป was so so happy ๐ & enjoyed ๐๐คค her decorated cake pop. She ๐ฉ๐ป has been asking for more cake pops ๐ก๐กfrom time to time…Ha…Ha…๐คฃ๐
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป already now planning to order her little niece ๐ถ๐ป’s turning 3๏ธโฃ years old birthday ๐ cake. Hmm…Ms Nur ๐ง๐ผ, can share a special discount pleaseโโ๏ธ๐
Hmm…A delicious ๐๐คค handmade ๐คฒ๐ป edible souvenirs for your friends ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ & family members ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ฆโ๐ฆ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ง from your KL trip, interesting meaningful rightโโ๏ธ
Yeahโผ๏ธ From your KL trip, you have to get from Bingka ~ Aย traditional Malaysian ๐ฒ๐พ themed illustrated fun, functional & useful souvenirs ๐๐ for all your friends ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ & family members ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ง๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ฆโ๐ฆ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ
๐ โKuihย is sweet, very Malaysian & relatable.โ ๐
The name Bingka is derived from a tapioca cake ๐ ~ Kuih Bingka Ubi๐ & the founders ๐ญ have shared that it’s easier to pronounce & remember even for foreign tourists ๐
Moreover,ย a fun useful Malaysian ๐ฒ๐พ souvenirs ๐๐ with aims to โmake Malaysian ๐ฒ๐พ culture more approachableโ e.g. tote bags ๐ผ , pouches ๐๐, reversible paper bags ๐, pillows, placemats, coasters & etc. with the traditional Malaysian elements in its nostalgia yet a modern spin illustrations e.g. Malaysianย kampungย houses ๐ก๐, Malaysianย kuih-muih ๐ฅง๐, flora & fauna etc. ๐ฏ๐ณ
All the prints & fabrics are personally produced each by using the silkscreen technique ๐
It’s a brand โwhere traditional design aesthetic meets contemporary livingโ, it uses its products as a platform to evoke the sentimentality of the Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ ‘s yesteryear by aย trio of young ladies with big visions since Dec 2015ย ~ Ms Adrihana Abdul Rashid ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ & Ms Emmalynn Yam ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐จ are childhood friends who founded 1๏ธโฃst, then invited Ms Ong Yi Lyn ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ to join in then
It actually outsources the sewing to several parties as a social entrepreneur by working ๐คwith homemakers, refugees, migrant workers & NGOs i.e. Dignity For Children, which strives to providing long-term quality education for the underprivileged children ๐ถ๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป๐ง๐ป Bravo โผ๏ธ๐๐ป ๐๐ป๐๐ป
Yeahโผ๏ธโ๐ปย In this blog post๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐, SiennyLovesDrawingย ๐ฉ๐ปย is gonna recommendingย ๐๐ปย 4๏ธโฃย must-eatย ๐ฝ๐ด๐๐คคย that sheย ๐ฉ๐ปย has recently discovered & enjoyed from her #TerengganuNow&4everย media tripย ๐
Hmm…Donโt be too hungry cravingย ๐๐คคย while readingย ๐ย herย foodie storiesย ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐ย here yaย ๐๐
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป was attracted ๐๐คฉ when sheย 1๏ธโฃst stepped into the front gallery collection with decorative art & craft (wooden collectibles & batik) by the cafe founder๐จ๐ปโ๐ผfrom within Terengganu state of Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
Not just that you can actually spot some quail ๐ฆ traps used in the good old days too ๐ฒ
If you love ๐ย antiques & culture history, you surely will appreciate the greatย ๐๐ปheritage sustainability initiative that being carrying out by the founder
So, it’s also with a museum mood for its visitors ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ to gain valuabl knowledge about some centuries old antiques, hence it explains its name as a museum cafe ๐ค
Yes โ , the cafe is located at the back of the gallery & she ๐ฉ๐ป enjoyed a tasty delicious ๐๐คค lunch dining ๐ฝ๐ดhere served with Terengganu Nasi Dagang & local desserts e.g. Kuih Nona Manis, Kuih Qasidah, Kuih Ulat Bulu, Asam Gumpal etc. ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฅ All just so good ๐๐ป๐๐ป
Personally she ๐ฉ๐ป really enjoyed her lunch ๐ฝ๐ดwith every items being served. Of course her favourite ๐ must eat Terengganu Nasi Dagang & Asam Gumpal ๐๐คค
Highly recommended ๐๐ป๐๐ปfor a satisfied Terengganu local eats ๐๐ป๐ in this beautiful decorated ๐๐ dining space ๐ฝ๐ดwhenever you are in Terengganu ya ๐
You may opt for a cuppa of coffee โ๏ธ , yogurt smoothie ๐ง, sandwiches ๐ฅช etc. too
Malaysian fruits paradise๐ด๐๐๐๐here being spotted in Terengganu, definitely a perfect ๐๐ป place to chill & relax ๐๐
Of course to enjoy the fresh juicy local fruits ๐ด๐๐๐๐which you can just pluck ๐คฒ๐ป from the trees๐ณ๐ณ, except durians which need to wait for it to fall โฌ๏ธ
The kampung duriansss here so so creamy delicious๐๐คค๐๐ป, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป really had a happy ๐ satisfied durian feast with her media friends here ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ
Not just that she ๐ฉ๐ป was so excited happy ๐ to see the fruit trees ๐ณ๐ณ all full with rambutans, mangosteens, langsat etc. when she ๐ฉ๐ป 1๏ธโฃst walked๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธin to this spacious fruit orchard ๐ด๐๐๐๐๐ณ๐ณ
You will sure love ๐ the view at the cosy riverside ๐ with the red rambutan trees๐ณ๐ณ etc. too
4๏ธโฃย ย Grilled Fish/ Seafoodย ๐ฝ๐ฆ๐ค๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ย @ Medan Ikan Bakar Kuala Ibai
A reasonable price ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฐ place for grilled fish ๐ / seafood ๐ฆ๐ค๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ย under the bridge ๐of Ibai River, Terengganu ๐ฒ๐พ
Reason being the owner of this place also with own fishermen ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ค๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ business, hence guaranteed to dine ๐ฝ๐ดwith fresh & tasty seafood from here ๐๐คค
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป personally enjoyed the steamed fish ๐ & grilled fish ๐ the most
Yeahโผ๏ธ From the recent travel ๐๐ to Terengganu ๐ฒ๐พ, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป had an exclusive privilege to meet ๐๐ป & have a short chat๐ฃ๐ค with the founder of Terrapuri Heritage Village, Mr Alex Leeย ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผย He is a Chinese Peranakan, born & grown up in Marang, Terengganu ๐ฒ๐พ
She ๐ฉ๐ป is gonna sharing ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐โ๐ป here about all she ๐ฉ๐ป has learnt from her chat ๐ฃ๐ค with Mr Alex ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผaboutย the ups โฌ๏ธ & downs โฌ๏ธ in pursuing his passion โค๏ธ towards the conservation & restoration of Terengganu traditional Malay architecture ๐ก๐ He ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ has proudly told that he loves ๐ each old houses ๐ก๐ that he has collected thus far & each 1๏ธโฃ is unique to him with a story behind respectively ๐
Questionโ: Can you spot SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป in below photos ๐ธ๐ธ album? She ๐ฉ๐ป was having a nice ๐๐ป pre-dinner chat ๐ฃ๐คwith Mr Alex @ Sesayap Courtyard, Terrapuri Heritage Village during her recent stay
Ha…Ha…She ๐ฉ๐ป actually thought that Mr Alex ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผwas anย architect by profession. Mr Alex has confirmed that he is a tourism industry player with own tourism businesses in guest house ๐ก , boutique hotel, dining ๐ฝ๐ด, cafe โ๏ธ, tours, souvenirs (batik) ๐๐ etc.
Guess whatโโ๏ธ
Mr Alex ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ1๏ธโฃst started to learn about guest house ๐ก renting (i.e. used his grandpa ๐ด๐ป ‘s 2๏ธโฃ shoplots ๐ข๐ข) at his young age ๐ง๐ป with initial intention to save for his education fund ๐จ๐ปโ๐He used to drawing โ๐ป๐จ๐own brochure to selling the rooms at bus stations ๐๐ & received great responses from many backpackers ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌback then. He ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผalso learnt how to package his room with simple breakfast โ๏ธ๐ฅช, yes โ , he can cookโผ๏ธ๐๐ป
Ended up he ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ continues his tourism business till now without further study โ๐จ๐ปโ๐despite in years between 2006 to 2008 with a cross road ๐ for his choice, whether IT vs heritage, nature & culture. Obviously he ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผhas chosen the later. Ha…Ha…He has shared in his IG (refer above ๐ธ) recently that he wants to be a Youtuber (IT) now (2019) being inspired by his youngest son ๐จโ๐ฆ, a famous gaming Youtuber
Also she ๐ฉ๐ป is gonna sharing ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐ about her wonderful overnight ๐ด๐ค๐ in Kubang Jela house ๐ก in this village.ย Hmm…A night ๐๐ stay just too short, personally she ๐ฉ๐ป recommends for a 3๏ธโฃD2๏ธโฃN to appreciating the layout of an inspired 17th century Terengganu Palace ๐ as an great ๐๐ป output of restoration the Terengganu Malay old houses ๐ก๐ of at least ๐ฏ years & above, as well as its peaceful village surrounding ๐
๐ฏ years meaning easily at least with 4๏ธโฃ generations before Mr Alex๐จ๐ปโ๐ผbought the old houses ๐ก๐ Some of the houses ๐ก๐ were once belong to the royal families ๐๐ Woowโผ๏ธ๐ฒ He ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผhas shared thatย 30 years ago, a full Terengganu old house ๐ each cost of RM30K to 40K approximately ๐
How about nowโโ๏ธ
He ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ estimates RM300K & above each old house ๐ at current. He ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ has no โย intention to resell any of his Terengganu Malay old houses ๐ก๐ collected, though he ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ was being offered with great ๐๐ป prices ๐ฑ๐ฐcouple of times in the past ๐
Personally SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ปcan confidently said “No โ” from her observation, Mr Alex’s achievements from Terrapuri Heritage Village & chat with him๐ฃ๐ค about his journey
Whyโโ๏ธ
You will be impressed as Mr Alex ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผis very knowledgeable & passionate โค๏ธ in what he is doing for Terengganu old houses restoration & conservation ๐ก๐
Over the years, he ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผhopes to continue & enhancing his project as a tourism products, currently he ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผis running this Terrapuri Heritage Village as a boutique hotel resort space ๐ก๐ Owned a museum cafe dining ๐ฝ๐ด (with advanced booking ๐โ๏ธ๐ฑfor event etc.) & an upcoming Terramalai, a collection of traditional Malay houses ๐ก๐ from all over the states in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ &ย will be based in Batu Rakit, Kuala Nerus district of Terengganu ๐
After bought each houses ๐ก๐, all will be dismantled & then rebuilt. All Terengganu old houses ๐ก๐ were built withoutโa single nail ๐จ, it’s using the traditional “tebukย pasak” aka peg & joint technique with theย help from the professional skillful Malay carpenters aka “tukang rumah” in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ ‘s national language ๐
He ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผemphasised few times in his sharing “We have to always go back to our own root. Culture is so beautiful & unique not to be shared to next generations ๐ถ๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป๐ง๐ป“
He ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผhas shared that he was struggled ๐ขโน๏ธ๐to communicate, convince the house owners ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฌ to sell ๐ฑ๐ฐtheir houses ๐ก๐ to him when he 1๏ธโฃst started his heritage collection. Reason being he is a Chinese Peranakan, not a Muslim โโช๏ธ He also proudly shared that he speaks fluent Terengganu Malay & this has helped a lot ๐
Once he ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผhas indentified โ the old house ๐ that he is interested, he willย slowly get to know the local house owner 1๏ธโฃst. He is very persevere in his collection passion, he patiently kept visiting, communicating ๐ฃ๐ค Then, after knowing him better & appreciate his passion โค๏ธtowards the Terengganu Malay old houses ๐ก๐, the house owner will sell their old house to him ๐ฑ๐ฐ eventually
There was an old house ๐ that actually took him 15 years โ ๐กย after many many communications with the owner ๐ฃ๐คย Wowโผ๏ธ๐ฒ It’s named as Rumah Pulau Bahagia in Terrapuri Heritage Village & yet to be ready as guest villa currently โบ๏ธ
Mr Alex ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผhas actually collected the old houses ๐ก๐ for 18 years (all being dismantled & stored at the backyard of his parents ๐ต๐ป๐ด๐ปhouse, on top of stones & covered with zinc to protect the chengal wood) before he bought this 4 ha land in 2005 which surrounding with islands ๐๐ด & Setiu mangroves wetlands (Safe from tsunami ๐ & chance to view fireflies ๐ซโจat night) in Kg. Mangkuk
He ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผwas discouraged ๐๐ปby family members & friends ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ at the beginning that he shoud invest in other investment & not โ in restoration project. Also not in Terengganu as the location ๐that he has chosenย โ ๐
Restoration requires for a long time frame & huge sum of money ๐ฐ๐ต to maintain. He actuallyย ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผsold off his luxury cars๐๐ & properties before just to continue this restoration project. No anyย โ bank loan/ Government grant has obtained becasue this is a non profit/ business investment ๐ก๐
His passion โค๏ธ in Terengganu old houses ๐ก๐restoration that motivates him to continue his journey till now, future & never end ๐
Questionโ: Do you spot a smiling ๐ craving in below photo๐ธโโ๏ธ
From her chat ๐ฃ๐ค with Mr Alex, she ๐ฉ๐ป has learnt that the balanceโ๏ธ is important in Malay belief, hence the height & wide of each house ๐ก is required to have good ๐๐ป ukiran rumah aka house ๐ measurement as it also meant for good ๐๐ป feng sui. To Mr Alex ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ, life is a balance too, not just about making money ๐ฐ๐ต
The houses ๐ก๐ built with high legs to protect from flood & with aims to scard away the animals ๐๐ฆ๐
The stairs (i.e. “tangga” in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ ‘s national language) to each Malay house ๐ must with an odd numbers eg. 3๏ธโฃ, 5๏ธโฃ, 7๏ธโฃ etc.
She ๐ฉ๐ป has learnt that there is meaning for Terengganu house ๐ gate. She was told if you have bad intention (e.g. to rob the house owner) when you step ๐ฃ into the house ๐ , you may end up unable to see the house gate to exit then๐ช
Generally, the Terengganu Malay old houses ๐ก๐ are with beautiful ๐๐ wall craving, Islamic โช๏ธ influences, more to flora designs, some stupa are more towards Buddhism โฉ No โ devil craving motives
There are 29 houses ๐ก๐ in this Terrapuri Heritage Village since 2012 i.e. 20 houses ๐ก๐ have been restored as guest villas & the remaining 9 houses serve as the resort reception, courtyard, spa, meeting room, library etc. โบ๏ธ
Actually he ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ has bought ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฏ over houses ๐ก๐, only 29 units in this village while the rest serves as spare parts as most houses ๐ก๐ bought are only 70% able to be used due to extensively damaged & had rotting wood
As promised, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป is gonna sharing her awesome 1๏ธโฃ night stay ๐ด๐ค๐ in this house ๐ก
It’s 1๏ธโฃ of the biggest house ๐ก (Super Grand Deluxe) with RM1.2K/night for 2๏ธโฃ pax (RM106/extra pax). This house ๐ก is named with its place name i.e. Kubang Jela
It’s fully equipped with writing โ๐ป desk, toilet ๐ฝ , hot & cold shower ๐ฟ , a wooden bathtub ๐๐ป , towels, batik sarong, Pandanus slippers ๐ก, fridge, hair dryer, indoor electric mosquito killer, umbrella ๐
Also with complimentary ๐ toiletries (soap, shampoo & shower gel) & mineral water bottles.ย You may request for iron & iron board from the reception counter upon of availability โ
She ๐ฉ๐ป loves ๐ her back to nature stay ๐๐ณ๐กwithout โ tv ๐บ , radio ๐ป , IDD phone ๐ & wifi connection ๐ถ
It belongs to the head of the village ๐ณ๐ฝโโ๏ธ where used to host lots of ceremonies e.g. “Pelepas” meaning a traditional ceremony to to let go bad spirits before the stay of a house ๐
Not just that, it also hosted for many performances, similarily to langkasuka tradition from the old kingdom ๐ i.e. with lots of cultures to influencing both Malay & Chinese communities including the Malay healing ๐
You may opt for visit with a RM22/ pax (min. 2๏ธโฃ pax) entrance fee with guided tour, refreshment, coffee โ๏ธ / tea ๐ต 10.30am or 3.30pm to visit this beautiful ๐ heritage village ๐ก๐
Highly recommended ๐๐ป๐๐ปfor 3.30pm, so that you can end your day with a beautiful ๐ sunset ๐ @ coconut trees ๐ด๐ด beachside ๐๐ย of Kg. Mangkuk
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ปย wishes to revisit this villageย ๐ก๐ย again to learn more about the Terengganu traditional Malay architecture ๐ก๐ย from Mr Alex ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ, it’s a pleasure to have a chat with him ๐ฃ๐คย , he loves to share ๐
