Monthly Archives: November 2014
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque (Lego Version)
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is an Islamic mosque located in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of the Sultanate of Brunei. Considered as one of the most beautiful mosques in the Asia Pacific, it is a place of worship for the Muslim community, a major landmark and a tourist attraction of Brunei.
F/8, 1/1000 sec, ISO – 100, Photoshop CS6
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Malacca River Cruise
During the 45-minute ride, you will get to see the best bits of this historical city, offering sights such as the traditional Malay village Kampung Morten and the beautiful murals alongside Jonker Walk. To join the cruise, locate either one of cruise’s two jetties: one is the Muara Jetty, located next to Quayside Heritage Centre, and the other one is the Taman Rempah Jetty, situated next to the Hang Jebat bridge.
F/5.6, 1/125 sec, ISO – 100, Photoshop CS6
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Tang Beng Swee Clocktower
Within Dutch Square is the Tang Beng Swee Clocktower. Even though it looks distinctly Dutch, it was actually built by a wealthy Straits Chinese family in 1886 in honour of Tan Beng Swee, a rich Chinese merchant.
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The Peacock’s Eyes
Peacocks stands for wisdom, knowledge, compassion, kindness, and benevolence in Hindusim. In India, the bird is mostly correlated with Saraswati.
The peacocks are recognized as goddess Hera in the Greek and Roman mythology. The peacock eyes are believed to represent heavens and the stars.
In the era of Babylonians, the bird acts as a guardian to royalty.
In Christianity, the peacock symbolizes an everlasting life.
