Monday, September 21, 2015

[Melaka] The Cheng Hoon Teng Temple Series Talk



The Cheng Hoon Teng temple ("Temple of Green Cloud") is a Chinese temple practicing the Three Doctrinal Systems of Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. It is the oldest functioning temple in Malaysia.


Venue: Cheng Hoon Teng Main Hall, Jalan Tokong 
Entrance fee: Free of charge 
Organizer: The Cheng Hoon Teng Temple committee 


18th Sept 2015 (Friday); 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Cheng Hoon Teng religious phenomena and its reflection on the political inclination of the adherents of late Ming Dynasty by Prof. Ong Seng Huat. Prof. Ong is the CEO of Xian En Culture Foundation, Professor of Beijing University Cultural Resources Research Centre, Advisor cum editor of the compilation of the Malaysia Encyclopedia (Chapter of Religions and Humanities). 

25th Sept 2015 (Friday); 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Cheng Hoon Teng's building & its decorative art works by architect Tan Yeow Wooi. Mr. Tan is a specialist in traditional Chinese architecture, cultural and historical research. He also provides architectural and cultural consultancy service in conservation and restoration of heritage buildings. 

26th Sept 2015 (Saturday); 8:00am - 10:00am and 10:30am - 12:30pm
Guided tour of Cheng Hoon Teng building & its decorative art works by Tan Yeow Wooi. Workshop of "cut and paste" (the art of Teow Chiew "chien-nian").

16th Oct 2015 (Friday); 8:00pm - 10:00pm
The collection and study of Malacca Chinese tomb-stone inscriptions by Dr. Ch'ng Khin Yong. Dr. Ch'ng involved in the study of the history of the Chinese of Malacca and Singapore since 1980s, especially in the collection and research on the epigraphic materials. He was the Assistant in-charge of the Singapore Archive. 
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