We went to Melaka Megamall for the first time last Sunday. It's rather grand - the interior & exterior. Wide corridors, swanky shoplots, a grand fountain at the concourse area (yes, inside the mall), a huge MacDonalds, etc.
Yet, I felt a bit sad. The Megamall is standing on what used to be Padang Pahlawan. It's a historic field. It's where our first Prime Minister declared "Merdeka! Merdeka!" It's also across the road from Sacred Heart Convent-my alma mater.
I remember just lazing under the big trees by the side of the field after extra curricular activities. Buying kacang putih or drinks from the vendors that pass by. Participated in Merdeka celebrations held at that field too.
Our church youths used to play football there on Sunday evenings. We girls tagged along to jog or just to hang out.
It was a grand field. And now, it's reduced to barely any greenery, parking lots & the Megamall. *Sigh*
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment