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MUSEUM OF
TRADITIONAL CUSTOM
The Museum
of Traditional Custom is located at the Alor Gajah Square, next
to the Alor Gajah Municipal Council’s Keris Monument. This
museum is approximately 25 kilometers away from the City
Centre. The Traditional Malay House is the main identity for
the museum.
 The
museum’s main focus is on the early history of Alor Gajah including
displaying photographs of the district’s icons and exhibiting the
Malay marriage customs and rituals with particular attention on the
Regional Malays. Among materials exhibited are the bridal stage,
wedding accessories, porcelains and the customs & rituals
appliances.
On 19th
October 1990, the then Melaka Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Rahim bin
Datuk Tamby Chik officiate this museum. This building was under the
Alor Gajah Municipal Council before being handed to PERZIM.
Objectives:
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To highlight
the Malays customs and rituals especially the Marriage customs so
for it not to be forgotten.
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To exhibit
Malaysia societies (other races like the Chinese, Indians, Chetti,
etc) customs and rituals that is available in Melaka.
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ADULT |
CHILDREN
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OPERATION HOUR |
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RM1.00 |
RM0.50 |
9.00 AM- 5.30 PM
(Closed on Monday and Monday) |
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