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Road names in Brickfields ....

Jalan Tun Sambanthan Formerly Jalan Brickfields, this road runs directly to the original centre of the city of Kuala Lumpur. It was renamed in the 1980s after the late Tun V T Sambanthan, one of the founding fathers of Malaysia and a leading member of the Indian community. Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad Named after the fourth Sultan of Selangor who reigned from 1857 to 1898. Jalan Travers Formerly part of the Jalan Brickfields , this section was renamed by the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board in 1923 after Dr Emest Aston Otho Travers, the State Surgeon of Selangor. Jalan Rozario Named after F L D Rozario who was a Chief Clerk to William Treacher, British Resident of Selangor from 1892 to 1896. Jalan Scott Mr S. Scott was one of the pioneer entrepreneurs in Brickfields, a Scottish gentleman who used to run the Selangor Ice & Aerated Water Company in the area. Jalan Berhala Formerly known as Temple Street (now translated to Worship Street) due to the many settlements of religious buildings along the street. Jalan Vivekananda Swami Vivekananda was a well known Indian philosopher. This street also houses a school and ashram of the same name. Jalan Thambypillai Named after Mr Thambypillai who was an influential landlord in Brickfields. Jalan Chan Ah Tong Named after another Chief Clerk who served under William Treacher, as an acknowledgment of his services to the government. Jalan Ang Seng Named after a contractor who built some of the major buildings in town, such as the Sultan Abdul Samad building, using bricks from Brickfields.

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Visiting hours Mornings and evenings are best to beat the heat of the day and while traders are at work. What to wear and bring Comfortable shoes, drinking water, sunscreen, a hat, light clothing. Religious protocols Please take note of the respective codes of conduct and dress when entering mosques, Hindu temples and Chinese temples. Some places require women to cover their hair as a matter of courtesy while acces s to some places is not permitted for non-worshippers.

Wide selection of Indian sarees

This part of Brickfields along Jalan Tun Sambanthan has been predominantly Indian in character with a vibrant commercial centre. Newly redeveloped by the Ministry of Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing and the City Hall of Kuala Lumpur into the Little India @ Brickfields, you will not fail to be amazed by the sights and smells, colours and sounds here. Arches stretch over the dual carriageways to announce your entry to the area which now boasts of colourful decorative arches carved by artisans from India. They line the pedestrian footpaths and, along with the new murrukku shaped lamp posts, give the area an ambience to reflect its Indian character. The fountain at Little India is the tallest in the country and serves as the centrepiece of the Little India development. It is flanked by abstract sculptures of two Bharata Natyam dancers. Other symbolic cultural elements have been incorporated into the fountains design the oil lamp as a symbol of purity, wealth and prosperity, with swans and elephants, the lotus flower, seven coloured floor and kolam designs. Colourful and cheerful shops selling spices, aromatic foods, traditional sweetmeats and snacks, and textiles, greet you as soon as you arrive. Heady smells of burning incense, mixed with the aroma from jasmine and other flower garlands, and the sound of popular songs from the latest Bollywood offerings waft from shops and alleyways, bustling with people most times of the day. On 27 October 2010, Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh together with Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, inaugurated the Little India at Brickfields development on which occasion the Indian Prime Minister announced that India would be presenting a Torana Gate to the residents of Brickfields as a mark of India-Malaysia friendship.

Devotees Praying

Vivekananda Ashram, Jalan Tun Sambanthan

Garlands for Blessings

Venue Sri Kandaswamy Temple

Festivals Maha Kumba Abishegam Maha Kumba Abishegam (Final day ceremony) Wesak Day Festival Sri Rama Navami Hanuman Jayanti Vinayagar Sathurthi Hari Raya Aidilfitri prayer Hari Raya Aidiladha prayer

Period 7th Feb 2011 27th Mar 2011 Mar/Apr 2011 Apr 2011 Dec 2011 Aug/Sep 2011 Aug 2011 Nov 2011

Facts About Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur has become one of the most advanced and vibrant cities in Southeast Asia. A year-round equatorial climate which is warm and sunny comes along with plenty of rain as well. KL is the capital and largest city in Malaysia, functioning as the commercial and industrial hub of the country. Population of two million from many different races, religions and cultures. KL is a melting pot of ethnic and culture diversity. Diversity is the spice of life in Kuala Lumpur, where Malays, Chinese, Indians and others have all injected their own unique influences to Kuala Lumpurs Art, Language, Architecture and Food Scene. Bahasa Malaysia ( Malay Language ) is the national language, although most people in KL can speak fluent English. The different ethnic groups also speak their own languages and dialects. For example, Mandarin and Cantonese are widely spoken by the Chinese, while the majority of Indians speak Tamil.

History of

Brickfields

Buddhist Maha Vihara Sree Veera Hanuman Temple

Sri Sakthi Vinayagar Temple Madrasatul Gouthiyyah

The historical relationship of Brickfields to the development of modern Kuala Lumpur goes back to the late 19th century when the buildings which make up the civic heart of the city were literally created from the claypits of Brickfields. The replanning and rebuilding of the town of Kuala Lumpur from wood and thatch into brick and mortar structures in the 1880s created a substantial demand for bricks resulting in many kilns being established. Following the establishment of Railway and Public Works Department offices in the Brickfields area from about 1890, many jobs were created. Workers found it convenient to live along the Brickfields Road so as to be near their work. In this way, Brickfields became a small residential district. Brickfields has grown to become a microcosm of society in Kuala Lumpur and by extension, is a reflection of Malaysias multi-ethnic social and cultural mix. Bound on the north by railway tracks and on the south by the Klang River, we can find within Brickfields a concentration of social, cultural, religious and educational institutions, all reflecting a positive, vibrant and caring community.

GUIDED WALK
Meeting Point : YMCA at 8 a.m. | Duration : 2.5 hrs

by Kuala Lumpur City Hall

1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 15 January to 17 December 2011 Individual bookings - not required but recommended (24 hours in advance) Bookings required for group of 10 and above E-mail pelancongan@dbkl.gov.my; or call 03-2617 6273 (Mon -Fri : Working hours )

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KUALA LUMPUR CITY HALL

BADAN WARISAN MALAYSIA

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TOURISM UNIT @ KUALA LUMPUR CITY HALL Level 14, DBKL Tower 3, Bandar Wawasan Jalan Raja Abdullah, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia T 03-2617 6273 F 03-2698 3819 For more information, visit www.visitkl.gov.my

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Brickfields is accessible via : KL Sentral - Putra LRT, KTM Komuter KL Sentral Monorail Station Taxis

Landmarks in Brickfields
From the heart of Little India, take a tour of Brickfields and discover the architecture, cultural heritage and values of this area. Brickfields continues to be a major transportation hub for the city of Kuala Lumpur. KL Sentral is a new urban centre development and its infrastructure supports six rail networks the KLIA Express Rail Link, KLIA Transit, RAPID KL (Putra), KTM Komuter, KTM Intercity and KL Monorail Services. Brickfields also has a large population of the visually impaired who both live and work in the area. This is where you can find the Malaysian Association of the Blind Complex, Headquarters for the National Council for the Blind in Malaysia, Society for the Blind in Malaysia, Gurney Training Centre for the Blind. Here you will also find many centres where the visually impaired ply their trade as skilled masseurs. Keep an eye out for them as they manoeuvre their way along the streets of Brickfields. As you walk along the streets, you will see the many rows of shophouses, with uniform facades and a continuous covered five foot way. Traditionally, a shophouse is a shop with a dwelling above it evolved to allow merchants to live and work in the same building and follows the same floor plan till today. Most of the shophouses in Brickfields were built between the 1920s and 1980s.

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1 Vivekananda Ashram Established 1904 Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902) was the Chief Disciple of the 19th century mystic Sri Ramakrishna Parmahamsa and the founder of Ramakrishna Mission. Inspired by his teachings and in honour of his contributions, the founding fathers of the ashram constructed the Hall for religious and cultural activities. Swami Vivekananda visited Malaya in 1893 and his statue stands in the grounds of the ashram.

6 4 6 Buddhist Maha Vihara Established 1894 The foundation stone for its shrine room was laid in 1894. A major Theravada Buddhist community centre in Malaysia, its complex includes an International Buddhist Pagoda, Monks Quarters, and new multifunctional buildings. The Bo trees in the compound have been grown from cuttings taken from the sacred Bodhi tree at Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

11 Methodist Girls Primary School Built 1950 - 1962 The clock tower of the Methodist Girls Primary School (MGS) can be clearly seen from the Monorail, especially as it runs along the embankment of the Klang River. This was the first block built in 1950 for the Junior MGS. As the school grew, more blocks were added between 1955-1962.

16 Young Mens Christian Association (YMCA) Established 1905 Serving the Community since 1905, this non-profit youth organisation's original one-storey building was officiated by Sir Arthur Young, the High Commissioner for the Federated States of Malaya. The present building was officiated by His Royal Highness, the late Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah of Selangor on 14 September 1968.

2 2 St. Marys Orthodox Syrian Cathedral Built 1956 The end of World War I in 1918 saw a substantial number of Orthodox Syrian Christians around Kuala Lumpur. In view of the growing congregation by 1949, an application was submitted to the Selangor State Government for a piece of land. The church was thus built and the 1st Holy Qurbana (Eucharist) service was conducted in 1956. 3 Our Lady of Fatima Church Built 1963 3 Established to cater to the Tamil-speaking faithful within the area, it was blessed and consecrated by the late Tan Sri Dominic Vendargon, Archbishop Emeritus (the then Archbishop of KL). Mass is executed in both English and Tamil.

7 The Temple of Fine Arts Established 1981 The Temple of Fine Arts moved into 5 their modern purpose built building in 2008. This cultural organization is a centre of artistic, cultural and spiritual expression and exploration for its members and students. Many internationally acclaimed performers have been nurtured in this very centre.

12 Malaysia Association for the Blind Built 1951 The Association moved to its current location in 1997. MAB was established in 1951 on the initiative of Major DR Bridges, who was responsible for laying the foundation for the work for the blind in the country. The MAB Complex has facilities for education and training, sports and recreation, and publishing. 13 Sri Kandaswamy Temple Built 1902 The idea for the temple was mooted in 1890 and construction of its initial building commenced in 1902. One of the most prominent Sri Lankan Tamil temples in Malaysia, it showcases rich Sri Lankan Tamil architecture and said to be inspired by the Nallur Kandaswamy temple in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. 14

17 Sam Kow Temple Established 1916 16 This Chinese temple is also known as "Sam Kow Tong" which in Cantonese translates as "Three 15 Teachings Temple". It was built by the Heng Hua clan and is oriented according to feng shui principles. Like many temples, it has undergone a facelift.

Sri Sakthi Karpaga Vinayagar Temple

This temple houses the statue of Karpaga Vinayagar, carved from a single block of granite which was brought from Pillayarpatti, South India. This 5.1 feet tall mammoth image of Ganesha sits in a meditation position. It is said that He meditates for the well being of His devotees, hence their prayers are answered immediately. 9 Tamil Methodist Church Built 1960s 8 The church was established in 1896 and initially located on Malacca Street, Kuala Lumpur. It was relocated to Brickfields in the 1960s and is now housed in this very interesting triangular shaped building.

Some of the recommended Restaurants

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Gem (Indian Food) Kasmir Valley (Southern Indian Food) Sin Kee (Chinese Food) Saravanaa Bhavan (Vegetarian) Sri Kortumalai Pillayar (Banana Leaf) Sri Paandi (Banana Leaf) Sampoorna Curry House (Banana Leaf) Annalakshmi (Indian Food) Gopala (Vegetarian) Hing Ann (Chinese Food) Lai Fatt ( Chinese Seafood) Moorthys ( Indian Food) Visalatchi (Indian Food) Woo Lan (Chinese Food)

4 The Hundred Quarters, Jalan Rozario Built 1905 One of the oldest quarters in Brickfields, it is named in accordance to the exact number of double and single storey quarters. They were built for civil servants of all races in Kuala Lumpur most of whom were in the clerical service.

Sri Maha Muneeswarar Temple (L) Arulmigu Sree Veera Hanuman Temple (R)

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The former was originally located where the KL Sentral Monorail Station now stands. Their new building here is still under construction. Every March, there is a temple festival procession to celebrate Muneeswarar's birthday. The latter was relocated from the riverside near where the Sri Krishna Shrine stands. Many devotees come to this temple for Lord Hanuman's blessing which is believed to enhance one's courage.

7 5 Evangelical Lutheran Built 1924

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10 Madrasatul Gouthiyyah Built 2008 This new building replaced an earlier wooden structure which had been built in the 1980s. It is a ( surau ) used mainly by members of the Indian-Muslim community for their daily prayers. There are facilities for religious classes and visiting scholars have given talks here in English, Urdu and Tamil.

15 Holy Rosary Church Built 1903 Initiated by Father Francis Emile Terrien, a French missionary, the church took 18 months to build and was blessed on 18 December 1904. Built in French Gothic Revival style from funds raised by the Chinese Catholic congregation, the spire was added in the early 1950s.

This church caters to Tamil Lutherans. The very first batch of Tamil Lutherans came in with the workforce from Tamil Nadu, India in the 1800s. Through the efforts of missionaries, this church marks the pioneering of Lutheran work in Malaysia.

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