Kwai Chai Hong
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| Kwai Chai Hong | |
|---|---|
| Kwai Chai Hong (Cantonese) 鬼仔巷 (Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese) | |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Kuala Lumpur |
| City | Kuala Lumpur |
| Postal code | 50000 |
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| Route information | |
| Maintained by Bai Chuan Management | |
| Existed | 2019–present |
| Major junctions | |
| West end | Jalan Tun H S Lee |
| South end | Jalan Balai Polis |
Kwai Chai Hong is ...
Etymology
Places frequented by the Malaysian Chinese diaspora are likely to have nicknames. Lorong Panggung, commonly known as Kwai Chai Hong, or 'Ghost Lane', is a prime example. [1] In the Cantonese dialect, the word for 'ghost' can be used in various ways and has multiple meanings. While there are no official records of the origin of the name Kwai Chai Hong, two theories exist. [2][3]
History
The population was also quite large, with living environments that were cramped and messy, as landlords would divide buildings into smaller homes, renting to as many as ten or twenty families. [4]
The century-old buildings in Lorong Panggung are a valuable historical relic.[5]
Development
Project Kwai Chai Hong is a conservation and restoration project [6] initiated by Bai Chuan Management Sdn Bhd, a local property management company with five managing partners: Coco Lew, Ho Yung Wee, Javier Chor, Terence Liew, and Zeen Chang. [2]
Many Chinese migrants to Malaya brought musical instruments and talent. As depicted in the mural, many older residents of Kwai Chai Hong, for the past 60 years, would gather in the evening to play music, reminiscing and creating new memories together. [7]
Prostitutes
Prostitutes, or sex workers, were a common sight in Kwai Chai Hong. Earning a living by satisfying the desires of strangers, these prostitutes worked in the same spaces as their neighbours, who were accustomed to their profession.[4]
References
- ↑ D'Souza, Kat (10 May 2019). "Chinatown KL Gets a New Look and It Is Perfect for Your Next #OOTD and More". The Asean Post.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lim, Balqis (12 June 2019). "Transforming Lorong Panggung". New Straits Times. Retrieved 2019-06-28.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedmm12Apr2019 - ↑ 4.0 4.1 Teng, Yip Yoke (27 January 2017). "A road trapped in time". The Star. Retrieved 2019-06-28.
- ↑ Ahmad, Aida (12 April 2019). "Community project to commemorate old buildings in Jalan Sultan". The Star. Retrieved 2019-06-28.
- ↑ "Old meets new in Petaling Street". The Sun Daily. 12 April 2019.
rejuvenation initiative
- ↑ Ting, Loong Wai (26 April 2018). "For the love of Chinese opera". New Straits Times. Retrieved 2019-06-28.
