Melaka Alive is where history comes alive in 5D! Have you heard of this place? Or visited it? Well, it has been a while since I last visited Malacca, if I am not mistaken it was last year. This trip besides attending the grand opening of The Shore Shopping Gallery, we decided to visit the Melaka Alive also. It is a place where elements of theatre and history against a sophisticated technology laden background to transport us back into the Golden Ages via Melaka Alive.
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| Bahtera Melaka at night |
Welcome on board! Melaka Alive was setup to reminiscent the Straits of Malacca 6 centuries ago, whereby the port was busy with traders and ships.
During the show, we experienced the special effects 5D theatre which is the first of its kind in Asia. There were live fire, wind, water, earth special effects, immersive light and sound show creating a spectacular 5D experience.
Check out Melaka Alive video here
Set on board a ship inspired stage, this extravaganza tale of Panglima Awang is brought to life in a play combines spectacular visuals, effects, music and live acting to tell the story of Melaka’s rich and diverse history, from the establishment of the city by its founder Parameswara to its fall at the hands of the Portuguese.
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| The coming of de Sequiera and de Albuquerque to Malacca |
Amongst other things, the performance highlights the legend of the Mouse Deer and the Dogs, the arrival of Admiral Cheng Ho’s fleet and the coming of de Sequiera and de Albuquerque to the shores of the kingdom.
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| The arrival of Admiral Cheng Ho’s fleet |
Not only that, outside the theatre it was night festival serving as a marketplace fashioned after the grounds of the 15th century Sultan’s Palace. The site will function as a central hub with retail, food and beverages served from traditional Malay ox carts with theatrical performances in the background adding to the atmosphere bringing to life moments from history.
Bringing to life 6 centuries of history, Melaka alive is a ticketed experience among the existing heritage buildings and museums in Melaka. Attractions include special effects theatres and historical shows as well as Malaysian arts and crafts.
Overall, it was a great 5D experience for me and at the same time it refreshed my memory for Malacca history. I think Melaka Alive will be a fun place to explore and a learning experience for the whole family especially for the children to visualize and have a better understanding about the history of Malacca.
Here is the ticketing pricing to Melaka Alive
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| Melaka Alive Ticket Price |
Melaka Alive Operating Hours
Opens every Thursday to Sunday and Malaysia Gazetted Public Holidays. Two show time per day, either 7.30pm or 9.00pm.
Opens every Thursday to Sunday and Malaysia Gazetted Public Holidays. Two show time per day, either 7.30pm or 9.00pm.
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| Bahtera Melaka ~ Day Time |
Melaka Alive Address
Jalan Parameswara, 75000 Bandar Hilir, Melaka.
(Opposite The Proclamation of Independence Memorial)
Telephone: +6012 266 9374 / +6012 266 9461
Melaka Alive Location Map
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| Melaka Alive Location Map |
For more information about Melaka Alive 5D Experience, please visit Melaka Alive
Website: http://www.melakaalive.com.my
Great theater shows and the price is reasonable too!
ReplyDeleteThe Malacca history in 5D will benefit for its true cause in the cultural world. Really amazing to know that there's such best show there on your place.
ReplyDeleteWow! Must be a wonderful experience watching 5D show live!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful production to see! I have not been to a 5D event before and this looks rather exciting. I would want to be a part of it all, LOL.
ReplyDeleteWow! The scenery looks pretty at night! Colourful! The show looks great! ;)
ReplyDeleteI think I've watched this before but it looks so familiar! You look like you had a wonderful time! :D
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely. My church friends love to go to Malacca and now we have a good reason to tag along next time. Now that my girl is turning 5 years old, she might enjoy the show. Thanks for sharing your review :)
ReplyDeletewoah! I wish I could see this 5D show live. Too bad such things don't happen in Pakistan
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great show. I love the settings and the costumes. They are very colorful. I'd love to experience a 5D show/play, too.
ReplyDeleteMelaka Alive is a cultural at the same time historical account of the place Malacca. Why 5D? Sounds interesting. MA is the first time I heard about this.
ReplyDeleteHaven't heard of Melaka Alive before, well, I haven't been to Malacca too. The show looks amazing in your shots, just seeing the quality and attention to detail of the props and costumes just makes me want to see even one performance. Now I'm wondering if we have our own version here in Manila. :)
ReplyDeleteI will make sure to watch this the next time I'm in Malaysia. I love theater and enjoy watching plays.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great show. Thanks for sharing. Next time when going to Malacca, I am going to watch this too.
ReplyDeleteI think I want to see this if and when we visit Malacca. It reminds me of the spectacular Siam Niramit historical show we saw in Bangkok, with boats and even a live Elephant on stage!
ReplyDeleteIm really not familiar with this show. Is the show tells about MY history or some sort?
ReplyDeletewow! that was an awesome show. Never watch 5D show before, hope I can experience it too.
ReplyDeleteWow! This looks spectacular! I would love to experience this too. Maybe some time soon when I visit Melaka. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is interesting.. I'm planning a road trip to malacca end of this month possibly. Will fit this into the itinerary! ;)
ReplyDeletelooks like quite the visual feast! Would love to catch it on stage!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your experience! Although my hometown is Muar (which is super near Melaka), I haven't went there from Muar before! The two trips there were always with Malaysia Tourism!
ReplyDeleteLooks interesting. Planning to visit Melaka so will probably check this out.
ReplyDeleteIf there’s one thing that piqued my curiosity, it’s probably the props they have on the stage. It looks really realistic and made with care, making the whole scene more believable in pictures.
ReplyDelete5D? And with those beautiful sets? I would really love to see everything firsthand! Also, i've never been to malacca, and this is a good reason to go :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not familiar with Melaka's history and relationship with the Portugese. But the costumes are really pretty and very authentic, I can recognize those.
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