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That is the inscription on the prayer structure housing this lovely statue. This was taken on 16-Oct-2010 @ 7.16pm within the grounds of the Church of Immaculate Conception, Pulau Tikus, Penang. This is a Roman Catholic church which was blessed on the day of Immaculate Conception in 1899. Two Christian schools were built around this church, namely Pulau Tikus Convent Girls School and St. Xavier's Boys School. During the period occupied by the Portugese in the 1811+, this was Church of Our Lady Free From Sin, a reference to Mother Mary, which the Pope later changed to The Immaculate Conception.
For History, goto www.iccpenang.com/website/aboutus/history.htm (Very moving history)
Lens: EFS 18-135 IS
EXIF: f8, 1/60, ISO-3200, 19mm, spot, no flash
Cantonment Road - 39a Jalan Cantonment Penang
Self-service. They examine your plate and tell you the price.
Very large buffet, lacto, chinese, over 30 dishes of various veggie curries, fried noodles, different rice dishes, dumplings, mock-meats, tofus, steam-stuffed breads, noodle soups. No garlic and onion.
More detailed pictures in same set :)
Rat: stylisé et plié à partir de la base du cerf-volant. Double papiers de soie et Papier Kami Toyo.
Rat: designed and folded from kite"s base. Double tissue papers and Kami Toyo paper.
NO PICTURES ALLOWED -but I managed a few anyway :)
Wesak is the most important of the Buddhist festivals and it is celebrated on the full moon in the month May. It commemorates the birth of Gautama Buddha , and for some Buddhists it also marks his enlightenment and death.
In Penang, it is customary for Buddhists to visit local temples for services and prayers, with offerings such as vegetarian food, candles and flowers.
The Dhammikarama Burmese Temple enjoys the prestige of being the first Burmese Buddhist Temple in Malaysia, was founded on 1st August 1803, the temple was known as "Nandy Moloh Burmese Temple" then. Dhammikarama is a temple filled with striking features and rich past. It provides a historical evidence of Burmese occupation in Penang as well as the retreat for Buddhist devotees. The temple is located at the enclave of Burma Lane in Pulau Tikus – Penang Island.
The temple has a main shrine hall, a sima hall, a dining hall, monk's quarters, preceptee's lodge, Sunday school, a library and a lecture hall. The first Chief Monk of the temple was Venerable U. Nandamala.
The temple compound is quite large actually, most often visitors may missed the rear section where the well and other attractions. Unlike the comparing neighbor Wat Chaiyamangalaram or the further away Wat Buppharam, Dhammikarama Burmese temple has a better green and serene environment. Actually, the temple was awarded first prize in Penang State landscaping and beautification Program competition that held back in year 2001.
Sony ILCE-9M2 +
Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G) +
1.4X Teleconverter
ISO Speed 1250
Aperture : f/9.0
Exposure : 1/2000 secs
Exposure Bias : -0.7 EV
Focal Length : 840mm
Sony ILCE-9M2 +
Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G) +
1.4X Teleconverter
ISO Speed 1250
Aperture : f/9.0
Exposure : 1/3200 secs
Exposure Bias : -0.7 EV
Focal Length : 840mm
Note: Its tail is twice the length of its body.
This cute rat came into the old montane bungalow (where we stayed) after midnight. It was raining heavily that night.
The red spiny rat (Maxomys surifer) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.
Location: Peninsula Malaysia.
The tail is dark above and light below, and lacks significant fur. The snout is long and pointed, and the limbs short. The hind feet are long and slender.
Range: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam.
Cantonment Road - 39a Jalan Cantonment Penang
Self-service. They examine your plate and tell you the price.
Very large buffet, lacto, chinese, over 30 dishes of various veggie curries, fried noodles, different rice dishes, dumplings, mock-meats, tofus, steam-stuffed breads, noodle soups. No garlic and onion.
Stylisé et plié à partir de la base du cerf-volant. Triple papiers de soie + pigment. 29.7 x 29.7cm.
Designed and folded from the kite's base. Triple tissue papers + pigment. 29.7 x 29.7cm.
Made a bad pic and a better one, deleted accidently the better one - lol - but still, its for Pinktober, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Wesak is the most important of the Buddhist festivals and it is celebrated on the full moon in the month May. It commemorates the birth of Gautama Buddha , and for some Buddhists it also marks his enlightenment and death.
In Penang, it is customary for Buddhists to visit local temples for services and prayers, with offerings such as vegetarian food, candles and flowers.
Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram (Thai: วัดไชยมังคลาราม) is a Thai Buddhist temple in George Town, set just off Jalan Burma Penang, Malaysia, the yellow-and-blue temple is also known as Wat Buppharam. It is home to a 108ft (33m) long reclining Buddha image, said to be the 3rd largest in the world.
Draped in a gold-leafed saffron robe, the sprawling statue was erected as a monument to signify Buddha’s final resting position at his death and symbolizes his detachment from worldly matters. Located opposite the less extravagant Dharmmikarama Temple (which lights up beautifully at night) Wat Chaiya Mangakalaram Temple is a beautiful sight with ornate, gold pagodas, and mural-painted walls.
The temple was built on a piece of land ( 5 acres) given by Queen Victoria to four women trustees as a gesture of goodwill to boost trading relations with Thailand. The first monk was a Theravada Buddhist monk from Thailand, Phorthan Kuat, also known as the "Powerful Monk". Legend has it that he was very fond of asam laksa, (coconut-based sour gravy noodles a local specialty ) and even today devotees bring a bowl of laksa as an offering to his shrine to honour him.
In the main shrine in front of the Reclining Buddha there are smaller shrines of different Buddhas and popular Thai deities. Also on the temple grounds many colored statues of Devas and other mythical creatures are on display.
Never seen one in pink, I liked it however, below is my dream car .....
Although these very special cars enjoy the classic 1930's looks, they are not reproductions or copies of any other cars. By retaining the look of the 1930's they are timeless classics.
In 1986, Gerry Khouri began to build three special sports cars in his garage, one each for the three brothers, which led to the formation of the company. The name Bufori is an acronym that stands for B - Beautiful U - Unique F - Funtastic O - Original R - Romantic I - Irresistible.
The production facility in Kuala Lumpur has an installed capacity of 300 vehicles per year, and the company employs 108 skilled craftsmen. Each unit is built by hand using traditional techniques in a 25-step production process. The body of a Bufori is made out of carbon fibre and Kevlar composite material, which is light and ultra-strong. Every Bufori is made to order and can be customised according to the owner's wishes.
From the very onset, the special and distinct market advantage Bufori has and continues to enjoy is the fact that all of these cars were completely and totally hand crafted.
During its entire time in Australia, all Bufori vehicles were handcrafted to meet the extremely stringent Australian Design Rules (ADR's).
The result of this compliance was that Bufori cars were able to receive immediate acceptance in nearly every country into which they were exported and for seven consecutive years, Bufori was the only company producing vehicles in Australia to enjoy the prestige of being licensed by the Advance Australia Council to carry the 'Australian Made' logo.
In spite of the fact that the roots of this company were conceived in the dreams and joys of a simple hobby, both this extraordinary project have actually come to life as a genuine full time business venture. Employing scores of highly qualified and experienced craftsmen, training new people to become supreme tradesmen and creating new technologies and models, all Bufori vehicles are now destined to become even more sought after by an ever increasing number of Bufori owners around the world.
In March 1992 at an exhibition in Pulau Langkawi, former Prime Minister of Malaysia YM Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamed announced that he wanted Bufori Motor Car Company Pty. Ltd. to move to Malaysia and thus began a journey by placing Malaysia as a producer of high end quality vehicles on the international automotive industry.
With a team of brand new work force, Gerry together with his brothers' unceasing support, began producing and delivering the Bufori MKII, to local and overseas buyers.
Whilst producing the Bufori MKII roadster, Gerry and his team of talented craftsmen and engineers began development work on a new model, the Bufori La Joya.
The company has taken a quantum leap from where it started with its first model. The Bufori La Joya was designed, developed and produced with the best components and high quality materials and to international standards. This model was also designed and engineered for repeatability and ease of maintenance incorporating new technologies.
Today, more than two decades after the first Bufori was produced, the Khouri brothers have kept their facility in Malaysia. Housed under one roof, the Malaysian operations include a showroom, sales and distribution arm, production, as well as research and development facilities.
Cantonment Road - 39a Jalan Cantonment Penang
Self-service. They examine your plate and tell you the price.
Very large buffet, lacto, chinese, over 30 dishes of various veggie curries, fried noodles, different rice dishes, dumplings, mock-meats, tofus, steam-stuffed breads, noodle soups. No garlic and onion.
Wesak is the most important of the Buddhist festivals and it is celebrated on the full moon in the month May. It commemorates the birth of Gautama Buddha , and for some Buddhists it also marks his enlightenment and death.
In Penang, it is customary for Buddhists to visit local temples for services and prayers, with offerings such as vegetarian food, candles and flowers.
Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram (Thai: วัดไชยมังคลาราม) is a Thai Buddhist temple in George Town, set just off Jalan Burma Penang, Malaysia, the yellow-and-blue temple is also known as Wat Buppharam. It is home to a 108ft (33m) long reclining Buddha image, said to be the 3rd largest in the world.
Draped in a gold-leafed saffron robe, the sprawling statue was erected as a monument to signify Buddha’s final resting position at his death and symbolizes his detachment from worldly matters. Located opposite the less extravagant Dharmmikarama Temple (which lights up beautifully at night) Wat Chaiya Mangakalaram Temple is a beautiful sight with ornate, gold pagodas, and mural-painted walls.
The temple was built on a piece of land ( 5 acres) given by Queen Victoria to four women trustees as a gesture of goodwill to boost trading relations with Thailand. The first monk was a Theravada Buddhist monk from Thailand, Phorthan Kuat, also known as the "Powerful Monk". Legend has it that he was very fond of asam laksa, (coconut-based sour gravy noodles a local specialty ) and even today devotees bring a bowl of laksa as an offering to his shrine to honour him.
In the main shrine in front of the Reclining Buddha there are smaller shrines of different Buddhas and popular Thai deities. Also on the temple grounds many colored statues of Devas and other mythical creatures are on display.
Wat Chayamangkalaram is a Thai temple in Pulau Tikus suburb of George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It is the oldest Malaysian Siamese temple in the state. The temple became a focal point for the annual Siamese Songkran and Loi Krathong festivals within the city suburb and for the city yearly Buddha Day procession. The site for the temple was cleared in 1795 after a piece of land was granted to both Burmese and Siamese community in George Town by Queen Victoria during the Straits Settlements era. In 1830, there were around 648 Burmese and Siamese out of the 40,000 population. Part of the land awarded to the Siamese was given as a diplomatic gesture to promote trading ties between the British Empire and Siam. It was presented by the then Governor of the Straits Settlements, William John Butterworth to two Siamese female trustees named Nankayo and Boonsoon as the community representative. Inscriptions also showed that the building of the temple had been largely due to the philanthropic efforts of local Chinese Buddhists. In 1845, the temple was founded on the given land by Phra Phorthan Kuad, a powerful monk. In 1948, the temple was officially named as "Wat Chayamangkalaram". Since its establishment, the temple has undergone several renovations. A reclining Buddha statue named Phra Chaiya Mongkol was constructed in the temple in 1958 & in 1962, the temple was visited by the King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit as part of their state visit to Malaya.
Cantonment Road - 39a Jalan Cantonment Penang
Self-service. They examine your plate and tell you the price.
Very large buffet, lacto, chinese, over 30 dishes of various veggie curries, fried noodles, different rice dishes, dumplings, mock-meats, tofus, steam-stuffed breads, noodle soups. No garlic and onion.
Wesak is the most important of the Buddhist festivals and it is celebrated on the full moon in the month May. It commemorates the birth of Gautama Buddha , and for some Buddhists it also marks his enlightenment and death.
In Penang, it is customary for Buddhists to visit local temples for services and prayers, with offerings such as vegetarian food, candles and flowers.
Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram (Thai: วัดไชยมังคลาราม) is a Thai Buddhist temple in George Town, set just off Jalan Burma Penang, Malaysia, the yellow-and-blue temple is also known as Wat Buppharam. It is home to a 108ft (33m) long reclining Buddha image, said to be the 3rd largest in the world.
Draped in a gold-leafed saffron robe, the sprawling statue was erected as a monument to signify Buddha’s final resting position at his death and symbolizes his detachment from worldly matters. Located opposite the less extravagant Dharmmikarama Temple (which lights up beautifully at night) Wat Chaiya Mangakalaram Temple is a beautiful sight with ornate, gold pagodas, and mural-painted walls.
The temple was built on a piece of land ( 5 acres) given by Queen Victoria to four women trustees as a gesture of goodwill to boost trading relations with Thailand. The first monk was a Theravada Buddhist monk from Thailand, Phorthan Kuat, also known as the "Powerful Monk". Legend has it that he was very fond of asam laksa, (coconut-based sour gravy noodles a local specialty ) and even today devotees bring a bowl of laksa as an offering to his shrine to honour him.
Wesak is the most important of the Buddhist festivals and it is celebrated on the full moon in the month May. It commemorates the birth of Gautama Buddha , and for some Buddhists it also marks his enlightenment and death.
In Penang, it is customary for Buddhists to visit local temples for services and prayers, with offerings such as vegetarian food, candles and flowers.
In the main shrine in front of the Reclining Buddha there are smaller shrines of different Buddhas and popular Thai deities. Also on the temple grounds many colored statues of Devas and other mythical creatures are on display.
Tikus' owner died five years after he was adopted as a puppy from BARK.
Tikus is a well-mannered Shepherd/Heeler/Chow mix (I'm a guesser!)
Sony ILCE-9M2 +
Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G) +
1.4X Teleconverter
ISO Speed 800
Aperture : f/13.0
Exposure : 1/800 secs
Exposure Bias : -0.3 EV
Focal Length : 840mm
Sony ILCE-9M2 +
Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G) +
1.4X Teleconverter
ISO Speed 800
Aperture : f/13.0
Exposure : 1/800 secs
Exposure Bias : -0.3 EV
Focal Length : 840mm
Cantonment Road - 39a Jalan Cantonment Penang
Self-service. They examine your plate and tell you the price.
Very large buffet, lacto, chinese, over 30 dishes of various veggie curries, fried noodles, different rice dishes, dumplings, mock-meats, tofus, steam-stuffed breads, noodle soups. No garlic and onion. Cash only.
Photographing the islands of Indonesia from an aerial perspective I am going to enjoy very much. This is Pulau Tikus off the south west coast of Sumatra, Bengkulu City.
Despite the name there are no rats on this island, but a lot of cats. A small two hectare island that sits off the coast of Bengkulu in Sumatra. It's a nice day trip escape from the daily toils in the city.
boy flying a kite below the statue of Pong Tiku, the Toraja freedom fighter against Dutch colonialists and National Hero of Indonesia.
Gosh, i never thought of putting my own picture on Flickr! But My Good Friend Azlan, Tag me..(how i wish i can arrange something with him for an artistic portrait!). Anyway, here are few things about Me,..Don't really know which one should i write, cos' i'm a cross between Simple and very Complicated person! Anyway..here are few bits....
Explored! me?
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1. i sometimes believe in coincidences.. but everything has a reason......
2. i love flickr, it's a big inspiration for me (you guys always amaze me :D)
3. i listen to almost all kind of music, which sound normal and easy on my ears, (no hard metal rock tho!!)
4. i like DIY stuff, i do wish i have more times to create things...:D Most of the times i become :tikus baiki labu".....when i try to fix things around the house! (don't know the meaning?..plz google :D))
5. I like to cook, but i hate washing dishes!
6. I love Cats, Kids and other cute living things....love to have them around, but wish i've the helper to clean them!
7. oh, i actually applied for photography course in the Uni, But the interviewer persuaded me to do Architecture...regret? NO, Thanks to them, i enjoyed the course..and have the chance to visits the other side of the world during my studies.....and still do photography around..:D
8. I'm a cheerful person, but i do have a temper...so be careful...u don't want me to turn Green!
9. i always try to be positive with life and the things around me.. cheer up my friends!
10. Yes, i'm married, with two wonderful kids. :D
11. i love buying books and magazines, and still haven't finished reading the older stuff...and still buying, piling up in the spare room.
12. i love painting but never actually properly finished one, still have one half done on my easel, collecting dust...waiting....for me.
13. I love good coffee. Can't really starts a day without one.
14. i wish i have more time for my plants!
15 my secret wish?...i always want a long eyelashes!...hik hik hik
16. What else?....
hope it's enough for you.. if not please let me now! or add me as a friend on facebook.
NO PICTURES ALLOWED -but I managed a few anyway :)
Wesak is the most important of the Buddhist festivals and it is celebrated on the full moon in the month May. It commemorates the birth of Gautama Buddha , and for some Buddhists it also marks his enlightenment and death.
In Penang, it is customary for Buddhists to visit local temples for services and prayers, with offerings such as vegetarian food, candles and flowers.
The Dhammikarama Burmese Temple enjoys the prestige of being the first Burmese Buddhist Temple in Malaysia, was founded on 1st August 1803, the temple was known as "Nandy Moloh Burmese Temple" then. Dhammikarama is a temple filled with striking features and rich past. It provides a historical evidence of Burmese occupation in Penang as well as the retreat for Buddhist devotees. The temple is located at the enclave of Burma Lane in Pulau Tikus – Penang Island.
The temple has a main shrine hall, a sima hall, a dining hall, monk's quarters, preceptee's lodge, Sunday school, a library and a lecture hall. The first Chief Monk of the temple was Venerable U. Nandamala.
The temple compound is quite large actually, most often visitors may missed the rear section where the well and other attractions. Unlike the comparing neighbor Wat Chaiyamangalaram or the further away Wat Buppharam, Dhammikarama Burmese temple has a better green and serene environment. Actually, the temple was awarded first prize in Penang State landscaping and beautification Program competition that held back in year 2001.
Cantonment Road - 39a Jalan Cantonment Penang
Self-service. They examine your plate and tell you the price.
Very large buffet, lacto, chinese, over 30 dishes of various veggie curries, fried noodles, different rice dishes, dumplings, mock-meats, tofus, steam-stuffed breads, noodle soups. No garlic and onion.
Cantonment Road - 39a Jalan Cantonment Penang
Self-service. They examine your plate and tell you the price.
Very large buffet, lacto, chinese, over 30 dishes of various veggie curries, fried noodles, different rice dishes, dumplings, mock-meats, tofus, steam-stuffed breads, noodle soups. No garlic and onion. Cash only.