The Bendahari

The Bendahari We are a creative cutural hub, bringing people together to bridge the gap between the old and new.

Another event held during Laujiat Eco-Thrift Marketplace by Bare Concept Store. FinWHIZ taught kids about financial mana...
12/06/2026

Another event held during Laujiat Eco-Thrift Marketplace by Bare Concept Store. FinWHIZ taught kids about financial management, it was a fun, enjoyable event for all and we are grateful that Bendahari event space is utilised to serve such community events!

If you would like to rent or use the space for a project, workshop or an exhibition, please do contact us WA+6011-2609 3921.

Throwback to last Saturday. Thank you Port Sett Ukes for utilizing The Bendahari event space for Rhythms & Roots: Music ...
12/06/2026

Throwback to last Saturday. Thank you Port Sett Ukes for utilizing The Bendahari event space for Rhythms & Roots: Music & Heritage Workshop.

The intention of the programme was to impart to the younger generation, the elements of music of the different peranakan communities of Melaka. Sharing by community elders and musicians, Martin Theseira, Baba Cedric Tan, Aunty Dhanam (Thanapakiam), Francisco (Chico), Hairul Ashraf with an introduction into the elements that make a musical piece by Cassel Krishnan.

Spear headed by Gloria John, who leads the Port Sett Ukes, an inter-cultural group that encourages youth to learn about our cultural roots through Ukulele playing classes. The workshop was open to all, and they do hope for more to join their future endeavours!

Do contact The Bendahari WA+6011-2609 3921 if you would like to find out more about the Port Sett Ukes, or if you need a space for your future projects.

This weekend is Laujiat! Eco-Thrift Edition. Each marketplace is intended to be a place of gathering, bringing like-mind...
27/05/2026

This weekend is Laujiat! Eco-Thrift Edition.

Each marketplace is intended to be a place of gathering, bringing like-minded people together of different fields to grow, engage and learn together.

Very grateful to be collaborating with Bare Concept Store situated in Gajah Berang, Melaka. Bare Concept Store is a homegrown Melakan brand that has been advocating for more sustainable ways of living.

It's a cosy marketplace with wonderful activities for kids by FinWHIZand a talk by Kongsi Co-op on the groundbreaking work they are doing in creating new paths for our food security and eco-system.

We've also got a great line-up of F&B like Bikini Toppings, and others too helmed together with our co-host Donald and Lily Nyonya Food and thankful to have students joining us this time too, through the encouragement of their teachers and our collaborator partner the Change Maker Academy.

Laujiat Eco-Thrift Market!
Saturday-Sunday
10am-5pm
Lot 147-149 Jalan Bendahara

To find out more about the line-up The Bendahari

Do also check out our neighbour at Lot 143, Lestrouble Vintage Store Lee Chee Seng

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Visitors are encouraged to bring your own containers!

Thank you everyone who came and took part and contributed to this workshop Kontah Stori: What does your identity as a Po...
09/05/2026

Thank you everyone who came and took part and contributed to this workshop Kontah Stori: What does your identity as a Portuguese Eurasian youth mean to you in 2026?

It was a beautiful process to see this workshop unfold and so grateful for all the Divine appointments to get there. Held with an intimate group of twelve youth and adults sharing their perspective, the workshop was facilitated by Janice Hew and Fong Mun Hong.

At the end of the workshop we asked what the participants enjoyed about the experience and one participant said “I enjoyed recalling memories growing up,” while another said “my culture gives me a sense of belonging.”

It was a privilege to host this workshop, which was done in collaboration with the Melaka Portuguese Eurasian Heritage Arts & Cultural Society. We do hope to continue building such activities, also for youth of different communities too.

With gratitude to Martin Theseira, Gloria John, Angel Sta Maria, Natassa Sta Maria and the teachers from Canossa Convent, who supported this by encouraging their students to participate. And to our volunteer facilitators Mun Hong and Janice who so generously gave of themselves, coming all the way from KL to help us out. It indeed takes a village.

Participants will also be able to submit stories for the Baba Nyonya Literary Festival, organized by The Peranakan Association Singapore. Entries close May 31st and much thanks to May Ling also for the support of this initiative.

Kontah Stori is a workshop intended to encourage youth to reflect and articulate what their cultural heritage means to t...
03/05/2026

Kontah Stori is a workshop intended to encourage youth to reflect and articulate what their cultural heritage means to them.

It is also encouraging participants to submit an entry for the upcoming Baba Nyonya literary festival, held in Singapore. Entries close May 31st 2026.

We know it’s a week away but there is still space!
Workshop details:
Saturday 9th May 2026
10am-1pm
The Bendahari
RM15 per participant

PM for more info or bit.ly/kontahstories

In collaboration with Melaka Portuguese Eurasian Heritage Arts & Cultural Society.

Grateful to be included as a promotional partner in this festival that has grown exponentially over the years. The Peran...
03/05/2026

Grateful to be included as a promotional partner in this festival that has grown exponentially over the years. The Peranakan Association Singapore is proud to present the 4th edition of the Baba Nyonya Literary Festival, taking place on 25 and 26 July 2026, from 1pm to 6pm, at the Gallery Theatre (Basement), National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897.

Tickets are priced at $40 nett per day and are available for purchase at https://babanyonyaliteraryfestival.peatix.com. The full programme can be viewed via the link or in the images accompanying this post.

The Bendahari Markets is a shop and cafe supporting small business owners to showcase their craft and passion. It is int...
18/04/2026

The Bendahari Markets is a shop and cafe supporting small business owners to showcase their craft and passion.

It is intended to be a shared space, we welcome you to read books by local authors, meet food practitioners, pick up arts and gifts from local and regional communities, and make some new friends.

Who knows, you might also like to grow your business here together with us?

We also welcome workshops to be held with us on the weekends!

The Bendahari markets
Open every Saturday-Sunday
10am-5pm

Featuring by Meira & Malini
And Jom Kumi by Gloria

Thank you Sze Ning and El Roi for giving the opportunity to support and see the work that you guys do. It was such a pri...
15/04/2026

Thank you Sze Ning and El Roi for giving the opportunity to support and see the work that you guys do.

It was such a privilege to serve a company of forty guests from Bangladesh last night. The dinner was part of a full day tour organized by Dari Dapur, an organization that helps build dialogue between Malaysians and migrants, to help us see beyond our current understanding. The conversation touched upon how the peranakan story is also a story of migration, of a people group who came from their home country; in search of better opportunities. The dinner ended with a thoughtful quiz led by Kevin Thomas on labour and migration in melaka.

Serving our guests last night was an opportunity to see that our roots are really not so different.

Thank you Dari Dapur; El Roi and Sze Ning and a special shout out also to Sami and Kevin for doing the work that you guys do, bridging the gap.

Thank you also to our Melakan community:

Food served by:my


Spices borrowed from:


Chai made by:
Mrs Buvana Malacca Electric Flour Mill

📸: Sze Ning .my

A great way to know a city!Re-post: We’re excited to share a meaningful milestone from our students’ Civic Action Projec...
09/04/2026

A great way to know a city!

Re-post:

We’re excited to share a meaningful milestone from our students’ Civic Action Project 🌱

Over the past months, they have explored the issue of food security — from nutrition and food sources to sustainable farming. They even experienced the full journey from planting to cooking.

Now, they invite you to support their learning through a special Farm-to-Table Dinner, where their ideas come to life 🍽️

🌾 Chemical-free Melaka rice
🌿 Fresh, responsibly grown vegetables
🐔 Free-range chicken from natural farms

It may not be perfect, but it is real, thoughtful, and made with heart.

Your presence would mean a lot — come support our students and be part of this conversation on food and sustainability.

🧾 Early bird tickets available until 10 April
https://forms.gle/VKPMQEzKfftD423W9

Dinner with us at/on
📅 Friday, April 24, 2026
📍 Pay Fong Middle School, Melaka
🕰️ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

马六甲培风中学
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585664105039

Also open to Malaysians:)
13/03/2026

Also open to Malaysians:)

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