When you are at Batu Caves...
The huge golden statue is the famous Hindu god Lord Murugan. It was built in 42.7 meters and took 3 years to debut in 2006. It is the tallest statue of Lord Murugan in the world.
2.' Batu' means stone'. ' Batu Caves' means "stone cave".
An Indian businessman was inspired by the spear entrance of the main cave. The spear is the sacred weapon of Lord Murugan. Obviously, he saw the entrance of the main cave shaped like a spear - seeing it, you may need to expand your imagination a little.
This is an unbearable 272 step climb to the top of the stairs.
When you are at Guandi Temple...
1. Also known as the Guangzong Association Temple, it is a clan association that refers to Chinese immigrant gatherings from the same province of China. Think of it as a club for people whose ancestors came from the same area, or where people with the same surname gather.
2. At the main entrance arch, look up and you will see a red fish in the middle of the entrance arch. Tighten your eyes and you will see that the fish actually sprays water from your mouth to balance a huge pearl. Fish is a symbol of the prosperity of Chinese culture. This is because the word "fish" in Chinese, like "y", sounds like a rich or rich word.
There are two fierce Chinese soldiers at the door - they are the guards of the door, they protect the temple from the devil. Each of them holds weapons and pearls.
There are also two stone lions. They are China's guardian lions, and their work is also to protect the temple from the devil's attack. Take a closer look at the two and you will find that they actually produce very different poses. Guardian lions always appear in pairs - a woman and a man. The one on the left is just a female guardian lion. There is a cub on her paw that represents the circle of life. The one on the right is just a male guardian lion. He has a paw on the earth, which represents his feelings about the pulsation of the earth. Symbolically, women guard the people who live inside, while men guard the structure of the temple. If you look closely, you can see a pearl in your mouth.
5. On the top of the blue frame, you will see 4 large Chinese words, meaning the Advertising Association, which you read from right to left. Focus your eyes on the six small characters on each side. They tell you the name of the writer and the time of writing.
6. A sword will appear every year so that believers can touch and lift this weapon weighing 59 kilograms for good luck and protection. It is said that this sword has a special power, and if you raise it three times, you will be protected. If you have a pure and upright heart.
When you are at Sri Mahamariamman Temple ...
The back of the temple resembles the human body, with its head facing the west and its feet facing the east.
Mariaman is the goddess of the rain, she is very popular in South India. In Tamil, one of the many languages of India, ' mari' refers to the rain, referring to her connection with the rain. But ' mari' also means change, referring to her transforming the form into many other gods. She is also the god of disease. In the summer in southern India, from March to June, people walked with baskets of water mixed with turmeric and neem leaves to resist measles and chickenpox.
In the lining of Shiva, one of the main gods in the temple, there are 65 statues; each has its own story. One of the gods is Nadaraja. After many years of prayer and dedication in the jungle, Shiva finally showed him. But one of Shiva's eyes was boring, so Nadaraja pulled out the bleeding eyes and replaced it with her own eyes. Then the other eye began to bleed, but Nadaraja couldn't provide his other eye, otherwise he couldn't see it again, so he offered his leg and once he did, he disappeared.
On the right side you will see Navagrahas, loosely translated as a cosmic influencer. There, you will see English translations for nine planets, but in fact, it does reflect nine influential markers. This is why you see the sun and the moon there.
When you are in Chan See Shu Yuen Temple ...
This temple is sometimes called a green temple.
There are Chinese characters on the red pillows on both sides to remind the contemporary people not to forget their ancestors. The Chinese remember their ancestors through a unique tradition called ancestor worship. They will provide pictures or inscriptions about their ancestors and provide food and incense candles as a way to seek their blessings. It is similar to the Catholic approach, which seeks the involvement of saints, the righteous people who have passed away.
The first thing to impress you is the concept of open space. You will find the courtyard inside the building instead of the outside.
When you are at Petaling Street...
1. Yap Ah Loy, a powerful Chinese leader who opened a cassava plant on Petaling Street, where the tubers on his farm were crushed into flour. That's why until today, Petaling Street is known as Chee Cheong Kai' this means ' Starch Factory Street' in Cantonese.
Petaling Street is famous for its street food. Try a local fruit called "Air Marathon". This means that the "cat's eye" is mixed with syrup and ice. ' Air mata kucing' Have a cold drink on a hot day. Other stalls offer a variety of Chinese pancakes, chess, "tau foo fah" and more. This is a soy dessert, and there are many other interesting Chinese street foods.
The most important sentence to remember when bargaining is "Kurang lagi!" #39; This means lowering the price '.
When you are at Masjid Jamek...
Jamek, or Jumaat means Malay on Friday. This is important because prayers are held every Friday afternoon. Prayer on Friday afternoon is equally important for Muslims, Jews on Saturdays and Christians on Sundays. As you may have guessed, the mosque means a mosque.
2. Watch out for two red and white striped spires. They have small chatris or umbrella domes on top. There are plenty of small chatris at the top of the entrance and at the corner of the mosque.
On the minaret, the speakers are placed high, used to play azan, or Muslims call for prayer.
When you are in the Sultan Abdul Samad building...
It was named after the then Sultan Sultan Abdul Samad.
It is built by Mahometan ' also known as the "New Saracen."
It is made entirely of bricks.
The clock tower is sometimes referred to as the Big Ben in Kuala Lumpur. On January 1, 1982, when the time between Malaysia Peninsula, Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore was standardized, the clock tower became the venue for historical events. On December 31, 1981, at 23:30 local time, citizens of Peninsular Malaysia advanced their watch adjustment time by 30 minutes to match the time in East Malaysia, which was 00:00 on January 1, 1982. One eye in the blink of an eye; Malaysia Standard Time is now +8 GMT!
Below the tower is the word "Merdeka". Merdeka means independence. Every year, during Hari Merdeka or Independence Day, thousands of spectators gather to watch the colorful parades on the streets and performances on the opposite side of the road.
When you are in the old National History Museum...
The purpose of the arch is to make the nearby Mogul-style building more complete.
The tall two dome domes are made of a gem named Belian. Wood, said to be the hardest wood in East Malaysia. It is very valuable because it does not rot or rot. In fact, in East Malaysia, it is often used to build longhouses because of its superior strength and longevity. Belian wood is now illegally exported.
During the Great Flood of 1926, the bank's vault was flooded 1 m above the ground. Living in the living area upstairs, bank staff come from samp boards or wooden boats to work! Occasionally, under the supervision of the police, millions of dollars of drenched banknotes were placed on the fields, or Patong dried up!
When you are in Merdeka Square...
It is here that the Declaration of Eternal Life of the "Independent". The first Prime Minister of Malaysia was heard on August 31, 1957, when Malaysia was independent of colonial rule. Here, the British flag was first lowered and replaced by the Malaysian flag. Later the national anthem called "Negaraku" was the first time the people of a newly independent country heard it.
On a windy day, you can see the flag of Malaysia, or Jalur Gemilang playing in the breeze. Jalur Gemilang or Stripes of Glory is the name of the Malaysian flag.
When you are at the Royal Selangor Club...
The popular British official drink here is the "piano." ' Stengah' means half a ' In Malay, it refers to half of soda and half of whisky, served on ice.
The club was nicknamed the "dotted dog" because two Dalmatians belonging to the wife of one of the founders of the club guarded the entrance during their visit. The club is sometimes referred to as a "dog."
Long, part of the club, even today, women are not restricted. Similarly, according to the president of the club, men drink and are very excited when watching the game, and they don't want the ladies to see their exuberant behavior because they decided to ban female visitors from leaving the Long Bar. "
4. The club is also the birthplace of Hash House Harriers, the world famous running club. At the end of the game, the participants are...
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