CHIN HIN TO BUILD UCSI MELAKA CAMPUS

 

Chin Hin will build UCSI Group Melaka campus at Tanjong Kling. 

THE CHINESE VALENTINE DAY

The Qixi Festival, often called Chinese Valentine's Day, falls on Thursday, August 20, 2026. 

It's rooted in the ancient, tragic love story of the cowherd Niulang and the weaver maiden Zhinü, who are separated by the Milky Way and allowed to meet only once a year on this day by a bridge from the Earth to the Milky Way built by swifts.

Today, celebrations blend modern romance with ancient traditions.

Here's how it's celebrated:

· Modern Romance: Like Western Valentine's Day, it's popular for gifting flowers, chocolates, and romantic dinners, along with city-wide events and marketing campaigns.

· Traditional Roots: Originating over 2,000 years ago, it was a "Daughters' Festival" where women showcased domestic skills and prayed for wisdom and a good marriage. You can see a resurgence of these traditions at cultural festivals with lanterns and performances.

· A Popular Day to Marry: Many couples choose this symbolic day to register their marriages, with cities even extending office hours or hosting group weddings

FLY THE FLAG

 Creative way to fly our Malaysia flag.

MERDEKA MERDEKA MERDEKA 

MELAKA XIAN'S SALT BAKED CHICKEN

There is a newly opened shop that sells XIAN'S Salt Baked Chicken in Jalan Tengkera, Melaka.

Tasted it and it was delicious. They can be bought in large, medium and small packs.

Do buy these baked chicken if you are in Melaka. 

                      Salt Baked Chicken 

MELAKA ICE KACHANG

 
There is a famous Ice KACHANG Shop named Mahkota Ice Kachang shop since 1995.

Located at the Bunga Raya Road and Munshi Abdullah road junction 

SONG FOR TOURISM MELAKA

SONG FOR TOURISM MELAKA 

Enjoy this song for Tourism Melaka.

https://www.mureka.ai/song-detail/GW1Lgj4BuYLvB68fVMyZNU?is_from_share=1&from_app=true

HUNGRY GHOSTS FESTIVAL OF THE CHINESE

The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Taoist and Buddhist event observed in many Asian countries, where it's believed that spirits are released from the underworld to wander the earth for a month . In 2026, the festival begins on August 13 and ends on September 10, with the main celebration day on August 27 .

📜 Origins & Meaning

The festival blends several traditions:

· Taoist (Zhongyuan) : Believed to be the birthday of the Earth Official, who descends to determine the fate of souls .

· Buddhist (Yulanpen) : Tied to the story of a disciple who used offerings to save his mother from the "hungry ghost" realm, emphasizing filial piety .

🙏 Key Traditions

· Offerings & Feasts: Food and drinks are placed on altars or streets to appease wandering spirits .

· Burning Joss Paper: "Hell money" and paper replicas of goods are burned to provide for ancestors in the afterlife .

· River Lanterns: Lotus-shaped lanterns are floated on water to guide lost souls back home .

· Entertainment: Live performances (like Chinese opera or "Getai" concerts) are held to entertain the visiting spirits .

❌ Common Taboos

To avoid bad luck or offending spirits, many people follow traditional taboos during this month:

· Avoid swimming, as spirits might pull you under .

· Don't stay out late at night, especially alone .

· Never touch food, joss sticks, or money left as offerings on the street .

· Avoid starting major ventures like moving houses or getting married, as it's seen as an inauspicious time .

🌏 Where It's Celebrated

It's widely observed in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia, as well as by overseas Chinese communities .