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The Chaktomuk Conference Hall is located at Preah Sisowath Quay, Sangkat Chaktomuk, Khan Daun Penh. It designed by renowned architect Vann Molyvann, this venue was originally opened in 1961 as La Salle de Conférence Chaktomuk. Earmarked for redevelopment as a restaurant in 1991, it was brought back into use as a theatre in 1994 following the devastating fire at the National Theatre. The Chaktomuk Conference Hall was completely refurbished in 2000, primarily to provide international-standard facilities for conferences. Subject to programming it is still utilised from time to time as a theatre venue, but only for special programmes organised directly by the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts.

Type of venue: conference hall/theatre; main use: conferences, lectures and occasional performing arts activites; seating: 592 seats total with retractable writing pallets; proscenium opening: semi-elliptical opening 14m W x 5m H; performing area: irregular-shaped stage 14m W at widest point x 8m D at centre x 5m H to grid; wing spaces: none; suspension equipment: overhead pipe grid for suspension of masking and lighting; soft hangings: black legs and borders; lighting: RDS Dimass 30-channel control, very basic lighting rig; sound: Presis Studio 32 10-channel mixer, DAS E8 and E12 power amplifiers, DAS speakers, pa system; backstage: 25m² quick-change area to rear of stage accommodating 20 persons total, VIP lounge; climate control: air-conditioned; availability: currently used only for official programmes organised by the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, not available for straight hire

Tripitaka Koreana

Travel To Korea November 17th, 2009

02 Tripitaka Koreana

Tripitaka Koreana (Goryeo Tripitaka) or Palman Daejanggyeong ( “Eighty-thousand Tripitaka”) is a typical Korean Tripitaka. Tripitaka Koreana consists of 81,340 wooden printing blocks are produced from the 13th century, known as the Buddhist canon version of the world’s most complete, without the slightest error in 52,382,960 characters only fruit that made the 6568 titles and 1496 volumes. Each block kayau measured 70 cm wide and 24 cm in length. Thickness reached 2.6 to 4 cm and each has a weight of 3 to 4 kg. The results of this work is stored in Haeinsa, South Gyeongsang.
[edit] History

The name “Goryeo Tripitaka” comes from the time of manufacture, namely the Goryeo Dynasty. Tripitaka is a reference for the edition of Tripitaka Tionghoa.

Tripitaka Koreana was first carved in 1087 when Goryeo was experiencing an invasion by the Khitan (the period of Goryeo-Khitan War Third). For it is intended to help the Korean Buddha against penginvasi.

Original set of wooden molds destroyed during the Mongol invasion of Korea in 1232, when the capital was moved to the island nation Ganghwa for nearly 30 years of Mongol rule, although some of its parts still remain. Gojong then ordered it again; which took 16 years, from 1236 until 1251, with support from the Choe clan, and the monks of the sect involved Seon and Kyo. The second revision is what is called the Tripitaka Koreana. In the year 1398, these works moved to Haeinsa and made a special library today.

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Long enough to stay in Western Australia, but our family never walk to the north, which local people used to call go up north. More often we spend time off to the south or go down south. About the title up north (from Perth to the direction of Cervantes, Geraldton to Broome) and down south (from Perth to Mandurah to Albany direction) itself, I do not know their origins, because according to the feeling of traveling to the north did not rise, so does the direction Southern did not decrease.

Upon hearing the news that a graduate student organization in Western Australia (AIPSSA) will organize a picnic together to Pinnacles, I immediately signed up for one family. And on Sunday in the first week in October last month, two buses a capacity of approximately 100 people, led us in the morning from Perth up to the north. Picnicker Indonesia not only students and their families, but also Indonesian citizens who live in Perth, even there are some students from other countries.

Although travel quite far, approximately four-hour trip, but quite amused with the natural scenery around. Matilda us over the edge of a pretty good bay to immortalized.

The farther to the north, we passed a sloping farm fields. Many horse farm. Also agricultural areas and cattle farm.

After the buses run about 3 hours, we also passed windfarm. Wind-powered energy source is enough to get the attention of WA government. Besides this Cervantes area, there is also another windfarm in down south. Actually, according to the committee’s plan, we will stop at the windfarm, but the driver pack since Caucasians are  that the total travel only 12 hours, so plan to stop this wind farm was canceled. But we were quite satisfied, because the pack of the bus driver slowed him as he tells the story of these wind farms.

Finally, the trip also came at the Pinnacles are precisely located in Nambung National Park. Stone pillars standing experience in the desert, as if deliberately carved by a skilled artist.

Before returning to Perth, we were taken to the beach Cervantes for lunch and if necessary go to the bathroom. Because the Pinnacles are not provided in the bin, so visitors are advised not to eat around the resort. In addition, in this location is also only available toilet without water, so if you do not really have to, so not recommended to go to the toilet at the Pinnacles. The absence of garbage and water in the toilet, in order to keep the stone pillars are as original.

Cervantes was on the beach where camping is provided for those who want to spend the night. White sandy beaches, but unfortunately, the beauty of the beach covered with dead sea grass that covered the beach.

But the seagulls flying cheerfully n enjoy the beautiful blue sky above the Indian Ocean this, so we also cheerfully to enjoy a picnic up north this time.

Sky Bar is a roof-top bar is located on the 33rd floor of Traders Hotel, just across from Petronas Twin Towers. DSC_2680With the motto ‘cool drinks, intoxicating views’ This place really spoiling us with a view beautiful petronas towers at night and the cosmopolitan feel of an elegant Sky Bar. With the accompaniment of a song from the DJ who tend nge beat Sky Bar makes a refreshing oasis in the middle of Kuala Lumpur.

Sky Bar open daily from 5pm to 1 night. dress casual, do not use T-shirts or flip-flops. May bring a camera or a DSLR pocket just do not bring a tripod and excited when photographed. To go to Sky Bar (Traders Hotel) you can use a free shuttle from the KLCC Park / Petronas Towers or walk about 15 minutes from KLCC.

yangonpict1Yangon, the cosmopolitan capital city of Myanmar, still maintains its colonial charm with wide tree lined avenues, tranquil lakes, and gracious turn of the century architecture. The magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda dominates the city skyline, while at street level Yangon is a paradise for hunting out a variety of exotic arts and crafts. Of particular interest in the many shops of Scott Market, and of world renown, are Myanmar’s precious stones – rubies, sapphires and jade. At night time Chinatown comes alive with its pungent aromas and delicious street food.

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