Malay Heritage Centre

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Istana Kampong Glam at the Malay Heritage Centre

The Malay Heritage Centre (Malay: Taman Warisan Melayu; Chinese: 马来文化遗产中心) is a cultural centre in Singapore to showcase the heritage, culture and history of Malay Singaporeans. Located at Sultan Gate of Kampong Glam, the 8,000 square metre (2 acre) centre was launched on 27 November 2004.

1 History
2 Attractions
3 Gallery
4 References
5 External links

[edit] History

Sultan Gate was once the Istana Kampong Glam (or the Sultan's Palace) and Gedung Kuning (or Yellow Mansion), and was part of a larger original compound that led to the Beach Road frontage. Sultan Gate has been known as such since the 1950s.

The Malay Heritage Foundation, formed in 28 July 1999, embarked on a major restoration project of the Istana Kampong Glam in 1999. Completed in 2004, it reopened as the Malay Heritage Centre.

[edit] Attractions

The centre houses the Malay Heritage Museum, which aims to preserve and showcase the culture and heritage of Malays in Singapore through historic artefacts, multimedia and diorama displays, and other exhibits. The centre also organizes cultural programmes related to music, dance and costumes. Workshops on pottery and batik fabric art are also being held.

On the grounds of the Malay Heritage Centre are Gelam trees, the replica of a Bugis prahu or boat, and information markers on the history of the Bugis people and their trade.