160th Anniversary of Kuala Lumpur’s (KL) oldest temple – the Sin Sze Si Ya temple – was celebrated with the return of the Qi An Da Jiao parade last Sunday after a 63 year hiatus. The procession through the city was held annually for blessings, fortune and protection for the city, and its dwellers. The…
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CNY 2024 Festivities at KL’s Hidden Gem
The cloistered Sin Sze Si Ya temple in Kuala Lumpur is a sanctuary in the heart of the city, known for its rich history and unique traditions. Its concealed location and beautiful architecture make it a hidden gem for locals and tourists to discover. The temple reflects the diverse and vibrant cultural fabric of Malaysia.
Kek Lok Si Blooms
A hot and hazy afternoon in the hills of Air Itam in Penang isn’t exactly ideal. But we nevertheless decided to wander around the grounds of Malaysia’s largest Buddhist temple – the Kek Lok Si temple built on the slopes of this hill. Construction of this temple began in the 1890s, funded by a few…
Hidden gem: Gua Musang’s 15th century temple
‘Tokong Swee Nyet’ in Kampug Pulai, Gua Musang, Kelantan has been a place of worship for Chinese settlers who moved to the area about 600-years ago. These settlers (mainly from the Hakka clan) were in search of fortune from gold deposits found in Sungai (river) Galas. Their descendants, who have over the centuries intermarried with…
Place in The World: Home
Cliche but true – home is where the heart is.
Maria Dass the World 