The rich historical and cultural heritage of Royal
Klang Town came to light after we went on the Royal Klang Town Heritage Walk
(RKTHW) hosted by Tourism Selangor.
In collaboration with the Royal Klang Town Municipal Council,
our media group was welcomed to Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery, one
of the town’s landmark buildings. According to Mayor of Royal Klang Town, Datin
Paduka Noraini Roslan, the Royal Klang Town Heritage Walk (RKTHW) reinforced
the state committee’s efforts in preserving historical buildings and cultural
practices.
It was a Muhibbah affair as members of the media were
invited to experience various activities onsite. After we saw how Lo Han Guo (monkfruit)
herbal drink was brewed, we sampled the drink itself.
Then we watched how meticulously Malai floral garlands
were made. Another group of enterprising ladies taught us how to use coffee
beans and saga seeds repurposed into little trapezoid pouches for the folk game of Batu
Seremban.
A popular snack vendor was also at hand, to rustle up
freshly made Vadai for us to savour. The chosen activities were integral to Klang’s
multi-cultural identity and can be experienced during the RKTHW.
After the immersive activities, we spent some time
touring the Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery. The well-curated exhibits
and displays proved insightful, enabling us to learn the history of the
Selangor sultanate and how the royal families spurred the state’s progress and
development throughout the centuries.
We then proceeded to Chennai Silk House to admire the
vast textile selection and how the team helps shoppers with their needs: from
purchasing saree fabrics to the tailoring of bridal and special occasion attires.
The heritage walk route also covers notable locations
and significant places such as Royal Klang Club, Alam Shah Palace, Jalan Tengku
Kelana, Klang Convent School and Church, Masjid India and Balai Bomba Klang.
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