The influx of Chinese people into Malaya occurred in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The influence of Chinese culture on the architecture of old Malaysian mosques is one of the implications of their presence. Acculturation is the process by which a foreign culture enters a society. For example, the architecture of the mosque, which displays form from the acculturation of Malay and Chinese cultures, resulting in a unique form. As a result, the objective of this research is to investigate the existence of the Masjid Lama Machap (MLM) Malacca Mosque through art forms and acculturation outcomes from two different cultures. To explain this, the researcher employs a qualitative descriptive research method with a cultural focus. Written and visual data were collected using methods such as interviews and observations. The study's findings indicate that there is a distinct cultural acculturation at Malacca's Old Machap Mosque (MLM). The design of the pyramid roof, roof crown, decoration, and minaret all contribute to the incorporation of Chinese culture in this mosque. Acculturation of existing cultures does not annihilate some existing cultures, but rather complements and coexists with them. This mosque's form of acculturation is a treasure trove of local culture and architecture. Aside from that, this study can provide a clearer picture of the development of the previous Islamic community's architecture in the Malay world and is expected to serve as a reference for researchers today as they further develop ideas in architectural planning and interior design.
The history of Chinese contribution to the design style of the old mosques in Malaysia has proved the existence of the Chinese community in Malay society. The acculturation in the context of this study is focused on the cross-interaction between Chinese culture and Malay culture that meet and influence each other. The purpose of this study was to understand the elements of Chinese culture that influenced the architecture and design style of the mosques. This study focuses on Masjid Kampung Hulu in Malacca. The history of the acculturation of Chinese culture in this unique mosque is not much known to the public. Therefore, this study was conducted to enrich and expand the intellectual information in aspects of traditional Malay architecture, especially the acculturation of Chinese culture on old mosque in Malacca. For this study, a qualitative research method was adapted with cultural studies and exploratory data approaches to gain an understanding of the unique design style of the mosque. The findings of this study reveal a clearer picture of the development of the architecture of earlier Islamic societies in the Malay world. Aspects of Chinese cultural acculturation can be seen in the design of pyramid roofs, roof crowns, decorations and towers. The findings of this study revealed a clearer picture of the development of the architecture of previous Muslim communities in the Malay world. Therefore, it is hoped that this study can provide an integrative picture of the development of mosque architecture in Malaysia and Malacca and can be used for further development of ideas that will benefit future researchers.
The Chinese communities' historical involvement in the architectural style of Malaysia's old mosques has established its presence in Malay society. Acculturation is focused on the meeting and mutual effect of Malay and Chinese cultures in this study. The goal of this research was to understand the aspects of Chinese culture that inspired the architectural and artistic styles of the mosques. This investigation focuses on the Masjid Kampung Keling in Malacca. The public's understanding of the history of Chinese cultural acculturation in this distinctive mosque is limited. As a result, this study was carried out to broaden and improve knowledge of traditional Malay architectural features, particularly Chinese acculturation. For this research work, a qualitative research methodology was developed alongside cultural studies and exploratory data methodologies in order to comprehend the mosque's distinct design aesthetic. The findings of this study provide a clearer picture of how early Islamic cultures in the Malay region developed their architecture. Pyramid roofs, roof crowns, embellishments, and towers are all examples of Chinese cultural acculturation. The findings of this study provided a better understanding of how earlier Muslim communities in the Malay world developed. As a result, it is expected that this study will provide a comprehensive picture of the evolution of mosque design in Malaysia and Malacca and can be applied to the ongoing development of concepts that will be useful to future academics.
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