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Overview
Space and people is a theme that very much shows a particular culture and civilization from its perspective view through photography of a certain area. The chosen location is located at Jonker Street, Malacca. Jonker Walk is only active during the night and night activities are more of a trend over there. You’re more likely to find it much more crowded and rowdy on Fridays and weekend. Not to mention the flavourful culture you get when you visit there, a sense of non verbal and a warm welcoming experience you’ll receive.
Jonker Street of Malacca
Exploring the streets of Malacca, I’ve noticed the characteristics of the space and of the people there. Crowded with unfamiliar people and seeing new faces, little by little you’ll get the feel as you visit a magnificent place like this in Malacca, covered with various culture. Local and tourist can be seen on Jonker streets, shopping and bargaining for cheap items, shop for antiques there.
We live in a world where people enjoy themselves more when spend with their loves one in a particular given space.
Strolling down these street, it gives you a sense of warm local welcome even though you are a tourist visiting this place. Unfamiliar with the route around that area.
Life is HardLike plants, we always find a way and strive to survive. Even the smallest given gap in chance can be used to its fullest for a living.
HistoricalAfter the Dutch Malacca,Peranakans started to live and did business within the street area, giving the street a deep-rooted ethnic and cultural flavor.
The streets of Jonker Walk is filled with historical houses along its left and right sides dating back to 17th century. It also has shops selling antiques, textiles, foods, handicrafts and souvenirs.
FOODJonker satay is one of the many food in Malacca that is well known, they are famous for their special recipe for preparing the sauce. I decided to tried it out since I was near that restaurant during my visit at Jonker Walk.
AuthorYen Wei Zheng, an architect student of Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus, Subang Jaya. Passionate about architecture and eager to become an architect in the future. Has a high curiosity about the environment around him, keen on learning to be a better architect. Photography and documentaries are a primary past time for him. Possess a unique artistic style, Wei Zheng’s passion towards the art of design and culture never glow dim.
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