This year Chinese New Year fall on 19th February 2015. The year of the Goat. I had the oportunity to observe part of the celebration at a few Chinese temple along Carpenter and Wayang Street in Kuching, Sarawak.
The Lion Dance:
Lion Dance is a must. Despite there is actually no lion exist naturally in China, it's heroic outlook makes this animal respected and symbolised through the Lion Dance. The Lion dance started during the Han Dynasti. Basically there are two types of Lion Dance, the Northern and the Southern.
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| The Lion Dance, Kuching 2015 Fujifilm X20 |
The Lion Dance Musical Instruments consist of Drum, Cymbal and Gong.
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| The Lion Dance, Kuching 2015 Fujifilm X20 |
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| The Lion Dance, Kuching 2015 Fujifilm X20 |
Hiang Thian Siang Ti Temple (1863), Deity of the North:
Built in 1863 by Teochew immigrants, this temple was razed by fire in 1884. Later it was rebuilt in 1889. Major renovation was carried out in 1968 and the Statues of Deities were completely re-furnished with gold foil.
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| Hiang Thian Siang Ti Temple, Kuching 2015 Fujifilm X20 |
Worshipping event at Hiang Thian Siang Ti Temple, Carpenter Street.
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| Hiang Thian Siang Ti Temple, Kuching 2015 Fujifilm X20 |
Hin Ho Bio Temple (1987), Temple of the Queen of Heaven:
Located on the roof of Kuching Hainan Association.
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| Hin Ho Bio Temple, Kuching 2015 Fujifilm X20 |
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| Hin Ho Bio Temple, Kuching 2015 Fujifilm X20 |
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| Carpenter Street, Kuching 2015 Fujifilm X20 |
Upon reaching down from Hin Ho Bio Temple we had some chit-chat with the old Chinese man we met earlier, suddendy there is a Malay old man arriving the area, a good friend visit.
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| Just Visiting, Kuching 2015 Fujifilm X20 |
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| BFF, Kuching 2015 Fujifilm X20 |
Hong San Si Temple (1848):
Located at Wayang Street, this temple belongs to the Hokkien.
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| Hong San Si Temple, Kuching 2015 Fujifilm X20 |
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| Hong San Si Temple, Kuching 2015 Fujifilm X20 |
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| Hong San Si Temple, Kuching 2015 Fujifilm X20 |
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| Hong San Si Temple, Kuching 2015 Fujifilm X20 |
Tua Pek Kong Temple (1876), Temple of the God of Prosperity:
Tua Pek Kong Temple or Temple of the God of Prosperity is one of the major Chinese temple in Kuching. Officially known as Siew San Teng Temple, this temple hold the title as the oldest building in Kuching.
This temple was mentioned in old documents as early as 1846, had it's first renovation in 1856. In 1863, roof tiles and brickwork were used to make the building more permanent. On 29th August 1871, Charles Broke grant the land for the temple building.
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| Tua Pek Kong Temple, Kuching 2015 Fujifilm X20 |
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| Tua Pek Kong Temple, Kuching 2015 Fujifilm X20 |
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| Tua Pek Kong Temple, Kuching 2015 Fujifilm X20 |
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| The Three Sticks, Kuching 2015 Fujifilm X20 |
Acknowledgement:
Special thanks to Mr Bakir Bujang and Mr Sdr Razac for joining the Street Photography session.
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| The Street Photographer From left: Bakir Bujang, Hafiz M aka Jebat Jr, Razac Photo Credit to: Mr Bakir Bujang |
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ReplyDeleteHi Hafiz,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your blog in Sarawak Street Photography Facebook group or else I never know about your blog. Nice blog and beautiful images. Keep shooting and keep update your blog for others to view and learn.
Hope to meet and shoot with you one day. BTW I will be in Kuching in May (22nd -24th) for Kuching Street Photowalk which will be leaded by tuan rumah, Brother Bakir Bujang. Hope to see you there.
(Note on blog: Should your blog post is too long in your main page, you may use page break after the first paragraph or picture.)
Happy shooting and be always inspired.
John Ragai-Moment Catcher
PS: I have deleted my earlier post due to wrong month. It should be May and not August 2015.
Thanks Mr John Ragai for your advice. I'm a technical people, not really good in IT thing. You input is very much appreciated. I already insert the page break. This Photo Blog still very new.
ReplyDeleteI guess May 2015 is outside the schedule, normally I go to Kuching during Gawai + School Holiday. Anyway, I've been on the street since 2011, and still going on, we will meet some day.