Apr 2017 – Rimba Ilmu, a Guided Tour of the Botanic Gardens of the University of Malaya
Our visit began in the Rimba Ilmu building, a neat pavilion-like structure with an attractive courtyard and pool. Rimba Ilmu means Forest of Knowledge and this title was more than justified by the expertise of our guide, Sugu, who has been a lecturer in the Science Faculty of the University of Malaya for the past […]
Apr 2017 – Annual General Meeting
Mar 2017 – Gerak Geri at Ruang by Think City
What a fascinating meeting, this exhibition of Cheryl Hoffmann’s photographs of Malaysian traditional rituals. How to give a flavor of this discussion of art and culture, presented jointly by Cheryl and her colleagues Pauline Fan and Han Fei, from Pusaka, an NGO supporting the preservation of Malaysian traditional performing arts? What was it about? “It’s […]
Mar 2017 – Exploring Myanmar
This Malaysian Culture Group lecture on Wednesday 8th March 2017, was graciously presented to a full house at the MCG Meritz Condominium by member Judyth Gregory-Smith. She shared with us her experiences in Myanmar – the country and its people. Judyth spoke to us intimately with her humor and a twinkle in her eye that so […]
Feb 2017 – Thaipusam Festival Tour
I have lived in KL for seven months and during that short time I have had the opportunity to experience several festivals for which KL is known. Thaipusam has been my favorite festival to date and has exceeded all of my expectations. A brief background and meaning behind the religious festival: Thaipusam is celebrated by […]
Jan 2017 – A Taste of Chinese New Year Traditions
Celebrating the arrival of the red rooster ‘Lo hei’, the thirty ladies of the MCG were happily tossing the Yee Sang (good luck salad) with their chop sticks, wishing each other health, happiness and prosperity. After an enlightening introduction into the traditions of the Chinese New Year by MCG members Marianne Khor and Rosemary Chin, […]
Jan 2017 – The Bugis
It was quite a relief to meet a descendent of people who were seafarers and fierce warriors, to learn that the “Bogeymen” of our childhood nightmares are a manifestation of historical events and not true monsters. The revelation came from the cheery and enthusiastic persona of Puan Zuraidah Ghaniat the beginning of her talk on […]
Dec 2016 – Afternoon Tea and Guided Tour of the Majestic Hotel
This event was held on 7th December 2016 as an end of the year closure for the MCG activities. As arranged the members and a couple of guests were there by 2.45pm. The hotel arranged for two guides so there were two groups taken separately on the tour by each guide. The tour began with […]
Nov 2016 – Tanjore art
In late November, I told my husband, “I’m going to an MCG lecture on Tanjore art.” “Tandoor? Oh, that sounds great! I love tandoori food!” he enthusiastically replied. His misunderstanding was not intentional. Many great and memorable things originate from India, food and art are just two. While Tandoori chicken and naan are delicious, Tanjore […]
Nov 2016 – Doris van der Stratten
In today’s modern metropolis, it’s hard to imagine that the Lee Rubber Building, situated on the corner of Jalan Tun H S Lee in the heart of Chinatown, was once the tallest building in Kuala Lumpur. Built in the 1930s by Lee Kong Chian, this historic Art Deco four-storey structure, designed by British Architect Arthur […]