About Kuching Old Bazaar Website
Kuching Old Bazaar was one of the first bazaar that established in the 19th century, thriving especially during the Brooke’s era. The area has had witnessed many changes over the past 200 years of its history. This website is setup to record the history and life changing of this community. In addition, provides the latest information and various tourist information.
Publications
Kuching Old Bazaar – Full Length Video
QR Heritage
Mural Art – The Big Well and the Coolie Keng
In the late 19th century, there were trading ships...
Mural Art – Wooden Clogs Shops
Wooden clogs were very popular footwear in the...
Mural Art – Trading of Local Products
Sundry shops were the main business model...
040 Temple Street / Green Hill
【Temple Street】 The original Kuching river (Sungai...
039 Wayang Street
Wayang Street, also known as “Hua Xiang Street”...
038 Ong Ewe Hai Former Residence
Ong Ewe Hai was a leader of Sarawak’s earliest...
History
In Search of the Vanished Sungai Kuching
Author: Chai Yu Translator: Kairos Wong Rivers...
The Four Institutions of Chinese Society: Temples, Associations, Commerce and Schools
Author: Caiyu Translator: Dr. Elena Chai Upon arrival...
The Golden Era of the Kuching Old Bazaar
By: Caiyu Translated by: Dr. Elena Chai Determining...
Features
Growing Up at Old Bazaar in the 1960s with Kueh Geok Boi
Author (Mandarin): Yit Ping Translator: Sze Lyn...
A Barber’s Craft: Chai Ko Yin’s 60-Year Profession
Author (Mandarin): Helen Translator: Kairos Wong...
Hiap Guan Hin: The Bicycle Shop That Contains Kuching’s Transport Memories
Author: Helen Translator: Sze Lyn As Kuching’s oldest...
News
The first batch of Kuching Old Bazaar Heritage plaques have been installed
The first batch of Kuching Old Bazaar Heritage...
Kuching Old Bazaar News Update – 20/2/2021
1. The Kuching Old Bazaar Cultural Mapping and...
KOB Past and Present video progress report
The past and the present of Old bazaar in Kuching is...
