Tag: temple

  • The World According to Herr Willie: The Spirit of Jogja

    written by wil6ka on 2015-11-03 #places
    The World According to Herr Willie: The Spirit of Jogja

    It is the marvel of Java, the cultural center of Indonesia: Yogyakarta, or, as we assimilated locals call it, Jogja! Jogja is full of historic sites and exudes a very adventurous yet welcoming spirit. It is a true multireligious melting pot that has seen kings and sultans come and go, and religions introduced and either went or stayed. Time has been gentle on Jogja. It's one of my most favorite cities in Asia.

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  • Tow Moo Keong Temple, Kuantan: Nine Emperor Gods Festival

    written by guitarleo on 2011-12-26 #places
    Tow Moo Keong Temple, Kuantan: Nine Emperor Gods Festival

    The Nine Emperor Gods Festival is one of the big festivals for Taoists in Southeast Asia. This is a nine-day celebration beginning on the first day of the 9th lunar month of the Chinese calendar.

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  • Purify Yourself at Pura Tirta Empul, Bali

    written by yokekei on 2013-03-04 #places
    Purify Yourself at Pura Tirta Empul, Bali

    Pura Tirta Empul is a Hindu temple in Bali Island, Indonesia. The name of "Tirta Empul" means "crystal clear stream". It is famous for its holy water where people go for purification and various religious ceremonies.

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  • Colossal Statue of Ramses II in Memphis, Cairo

    written by weechonghooi on 2009-03-02 #places
    Colossal Statue of Ramses II in Memphis, Cairo

    Memphis... extended for 15 kilometers from Giza to Saqqara. One of the oldest cities on Earth. Legendary Memphis was the capital of the ancient Egypt throughout the old kingdom.

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  • A Trip to Carpenter Street: One of the Oldest Streets in Kuching

    written by cutebun on 2012-03-17 #places
    A Trip to Carpenter Street: One of the Oldest Streets in Kuching

    Carpenter Street - one of the earliest streets in Kuching that is rich in history and is well preserved up to this day. I went and explore the street like a tourist and the result are amazing! This street is located in the city center and filled with old and new shop lots.

  • Sukuh Temple : Erotic Temple in Karanganyar, Indonesia

    written by dikasapi on 2013-09-11 #places
    Sukuh Temple : Erotic Temple in Karanganyar, Indonesia

    My friends and I went out for a summer picnic. We choose to visit Sukuh Temple in Karanganyar, Central Java, Indonesia. Sukuh temple is different from another temple in Central Java, especially with its architecture. It looks like a Mayan temple.

  • Wan Fo Tien Temple, Kuantan: Wesak Day

    written by guitarleo on 2011-05-30 #places
    Wan Fo Tien Temple, Kuantan: Wesak Day

    Wesak Day is one of the important days for Buddhists which is celebrated around May. It marks three momentous events in Buddha’s life – his birthday, enlightenment, and achievement of Nirvana. Every year, Pahang Buddhist Association (PBA) organizes a series of activities at the Wan Fo Tien Temple.

  • Kiyomizu-Dera

    written by wil6ka on 2008-08-21 #places
    Kiyomizu-Dera

    Kyoto must be the prettiest and most pleasant town of Japan. Certainly it is one of the most historic places of the whole country. Founded in the 7th century and modeled of the great Chinese city of Xian, it became already capital in 794, which is quite speedy in point of view. Only 4 years later the great temple of Kiyomizu was built, one of more than 2000 temples and shrines in Kyoto, which shows the deep religious bounding of the Japanese people.