According to its official website, its present premise was purchased in 1850. The buildings you see today is the end result of numerous rebuilding and restorations. In fact, the last major restoration took place from 1999 to 2011 at a princely sum of RM 4.2 million.
The genealogical chart that Khoo Kongsi adopts, which begins with KAY of the 8th generation, is inherited from the Chan family. It has 40 characters in the form of a poem with 5 characters to each line. A clansman with his middle name following this chart can easily locate his generation hierarchy. For example, Khoo Kay Poh with the middle name Kay belongs to the 21st generation. Today, the Khoo offspring have reached the 27th generation. (Source: www.khookongsi.com.my)
Also known by its shortened name 'Khoo Kongsi', the buildings' elaborate and highly ornamented architecture is still preserved.
The genealogical chart that Khoo Kongsi adopts, which begins with KAY of the 8th generation, is inherited from the Chan family. It has 40 characters in the form of a poem with 5 characters to each line. A clansman with his middle name following this chart can easily locate his generation hierarchy. For example, Khoo Kay Poh with the middle name Kay belongs to the 21st generation. Today, the Khoo offspring have reached the 27th generation. (Source: www.khookongsi.com.my)
Also known by its shortened name 'Khoo Kongsi', the buildings' elaborate and highly ornamented architecture is still preserved.
Main Entrance of Leong San Tong
 Close up of head of lion statueguarding entrance of Leong San Tong |  Lion statue at the right hand sideof the door of Leong San Tong |
Did you know? The Khoo Kongsi was used as a film location for 'Anna and the King', where Tuptim was captured by palace guards.
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