Waiting for the Old Palace
Travel To Malaysia May 3rd, 2010
Old Palace Series outside the iron fence surrounding the area Waiting Series, palace buildings distinctive Minangkabau architecture looks elegant stand, the elegance that emanated from art taste so high. Palace which now serves as the museum was storing a million stories and sacrifices of the sovereign people with a drop of blood and sweat to maintain the dignity of the nation from colonial domination.
Waiting for the Old Palace Series, so a beautiful palace. Waiting series itself is a region in the middle of the hill where the shell Old Castle Waiting series was. The name “series waiting” comes from a story of people coming from the region of Minang Payakumbuh to Negeri Sembilan, led by Datuk White.
That said, Datuk kanuragan White has a high level of knowledge. One time, he found traces of a dragon which is believed to give good luck. He followed and traced the dragon. A few moments later he found three trees with the position of rice as people sit waiting for something. So then the White Datuk area called “Rice Waiting”. However, the party leader after changing the name “rice” with “series” in accordance with the name of his wife. So the name was changed to “Series Waiting”.
Old Palace Series Palace establishment Waiting Long series can not be separated from the tidal relationship between the Kingdom of Negeri Sembilan by the British colonizers. In the year 1875, in a battle known as Ujong River War, British troops burned down the Palace Restored, Negeri Sembilan palace first. Twenty-seven years later, in 1902, the Most Generous Lord of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhammad Shah Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Antah (Sultan of Negeri Sembilan to VII, came to power in 1888 to 1933), appointed two architects, Kahar and Taib, lead the development of a new palace in the former Palace Restored land.
Development of the Old Castle Waiting series took six years. Beginning in 1902 and completed in 1908. Like a hero of the nation, Kahar and Taib’s name is always recorded in various writings about the history of Negeri Sembilan royal journey. Imagine, the construction of the palace took place in the middle of the strength of the British colonial domination, that stance became a symbol of royal existence in the middle of the colonial domination of government power. So, when construction of the palace was finished, they get an honorary degree from the Emperor as Commander Dato `Sutan.
In 1931, the Old Castle Waiting series no longer be the center of government and official residence of the sultan, because it is already inadequate. Decades old palace was left empty, only occasionally used as a place mengadap ceremony (a ceremony, held overlooking the sultan once every three years in Negeri Sembilan). In the year 1959 until 1964, Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Sembilan use it as building the High School of Religion.
Old Palace MenantiBaru Series on July 14, 1992, to coincide with the 14th Muharram 1413 Hijri, officially the Kingdom (government) Negeri Sembilan Palace Series set as `Waiting` Muzium Diraja or the state museum. Since then, the face of the palace changed. Palace things put back in place originally to explain to every visitor every function of the existing space. Royal party was cooperating with the royal family to maintain and complement the museum’s collection.
Cool atmosphere enveloped the visitors, especially in the time it was still early. Green park area stretching thousands of trees and lush blend harmoniously in one area of the Old Castle Waiting series. From a distance, the beauty and elegance of natural scenery as the court called anyone to approach him. The closer the foot stepping toward the palace, the more subtle beauty. And, after standing right in front of him, was remarkable. The touch of his hand Kahar and Taib are still `voodoo` the visitors to quickly blurted out “really beautiful”.
Standing in the middle of the green expanse of mountains, the Old Castle Waiting series appear with distinctive Minangkabau architecture fascinating. The entire building material is wood choices made from the forest around. The wood trim was made using a particular technique without any one iron nail attached.
From the outside we can see the palace pillars 99. The number 99 symbolizes the number of fighters from various badgers (clan) in Negeri Sembilan as against invaders. The pillars were made of wood known CENGAL hard, and carved with floral motifs, the verses of the Qur’aan, and abstract lines. Color combinations produce taste of high art.
Old Palace MenantiIstana Series has four levels. The first level is called Balai Rong Seri, the space where the sultan used to entertain his guests. Heritage objects kingdom, like a throne, bed, table and chairs, and a few heirloom look neat as usual. Some rooms decorated with colored fabrics yellow, the color symbolizing the authority of the Malays and the height of character. Window and door hangings, bed sheets and pillowcases, all yellow.
Meanwhile, the room is tucked into the front hall by the sovereign authorities of the kingdom. Several human doll dress Melayu placed sitting cross-legged position to explain to visitors and ethical manner during deliberations.
Unlike the first floor, heritage objects on the second floor of the palace was not complete. There are only a few beds and chairs, and photographs of the sovereign and courtiers attached to the walls in the living room. To achieve the third and fourth floors, visitors must climb a fairly steep stairs. Need to be careful when mounted, because in addition to steep some of the steps seemed to be fragile. The third floor is the family room. On this floor, once the sultan to rest, gather, and chatted with his family. But now the size of the room approximately 5×5 m was empty. Like the third floor, fourth floor called “the mountain” is also empty.
By standing at the window floor “level of the mountain”, lead-free eyes in all directions. Green mountains, thick forests, houses, and community activities is obvious from this tiny space. There is no fortress or a high fence blocking the view. A fact which indicates the closeness and mutual trust between the leader and his people, so they blend into one. Elements of humanity in the development of the Old Castle Waiting series reveal that an emperor can be seen, seen, even touched by anyone. Waiting Series Old Palace in the City Series Waiting, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
Old Palace Series MenantiJika you are in Kuala Lumpur and was about to travel to Negeri Sembilan, can use public bus from Pudu Raya terminal, or rent a car. The distance between Kuala Lumpur to Seremban town, capital of Negeri Sembilan, about 40 km. Traffic and road conditions between the two cities is very good, so you can enjoy a comfortable journey. Arriving in Seremban, the journey continues towards Waiting series with a gap of about 13 km through mountain roads winding.
Every visitor is free of charge, simply fill out the guest book and write your name, origin, regional / state, home offices, and signature.
Race Palace in Waiting areas are small shops selling souvenirs and historical books Negeri Sembilan Kingdom. There are no hawkers who will pursue or follow you wherever you go. Safe and comfortable. Parking lot was safe, spacious, again for free. For those who want to pray, available surau in the backyard palace.
Asian Civilizations Museum
Travel To Singapore May 3rd, 2010
After tired of playing with various animals all day. Encourage your children to broaden their knowledge by visiting the Asian Civilizations Museum, located in Singapore city civic center. As the name implies, the Asian Civilizations Museum focuses on the cultural heritage of Asia. The first wing (ACM I), which is located at Armenian Street, is a neo-classical building from the year 1910 which has been renovated in detail. The second wing of the Museum (ACM II) was opened at Empress Place in February 2003 after the expansion of renovation. Distributed across three levels, a series of thematic galleries will provide insight into the cultural heritage of India, China, Southeast Asia and the Muslim world. Various interactive exhibits art technology with educational content carefully integrated into these galleries, along with an exhibition center dedicated to the little visitors. Also available is a special exhibition gallery to display a special exhibition. This exhibition is strengthened by the extra-interesting way, to revive the traditions, practices and forms of ancient art.
Hours: Monday 13:00 pm to 19:00 pm; Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 am to 19:00 pm; show up at Friday night, free admission from 18:00 hours until 21:00 pm tonight.
The way to the Asian Civilizations Museum: ACM I – from City Hall MRT Station (NS25/EW13), walk towards Stamford Road and turn into Armenian Street at the MPH bookstore. The museum is located across from MPH. See MRT route map. ACM II – from City Hall MRT Station (NS25/EW13), walk towards St Andrew’s Road, through St Andrew’s Cathedral, City Hall and Supreme Court. Walk into Old Parliament Lane. ACM II is located on the left side, after The Arts House.
Entrance Ticket
SGD 5 adults, elderly / children (full-time students) SGD 2:50
Entrance fee at a discounted price on Friday night (19:00 s / d 21:00)
SGD 4 adults, elderly / children (full-time student) SGD 2
Komodo National Park
Travel To Indonesia May 2nd, 2010
Komodo National Park, covering more than 173 thousand hectares, defined as both a World Heritage by UNESCO biosphere Reserve. This national park is just west of Flores Island and consists of three large islands of Komodo, Rinca island and Padar island and 26 other small islands. There are 11 pieces of the mountain / hill in this national park with the highest peak of Mount Satalibo (ย ฑ 735 meters above sea level).
This national park is dominated by savanna with trees Lontar (Borassus Flabellifer). Paired fields of golden savanna and clear blue sea presents a very different view of the national parks in Indonesia. Other plants in the Komodo National Park include rattan (Calamus sp.), Bamboo (Bambusa sp.), Acid (Tamarindus indica), bulging (Sterculia foetida), Bidara (Ziziphus Jujuba), and mangrove (Rhizophora sp.).
This national park is the only native habitat of rare animals dragon (Varanus komodoensis). Besides Komodo, there is also;
deer (Cervus timorensis floresiensis),
Forest Pig (Sus scrofa),
ajag (Cuon alpinus javanicus),
Wild Horse (Equus Qaballus),
Wild Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis).
Marine biodiversity in national parks is very high. Recorded at least 259 species of coral and 1,000 species of fish such as:
Barracuda
Marlin
Yellow Tail
Red Kakap
Baronang
2 turtle species,
10 species Dolphin,
ย ท 6 of the Pope and the Mermaid
ย ท often seen in the waters of the sea Komodo National Park.
So many foreign tourists visit this national park. Visits to the Komodo National Park can be done through the route:
ย ท Denpasar, Mataram, Bima, Sape (the roads and fery) for two days. Sape to proceed from the national park location using fery.
ย ท Denpasar-Labuan Bajo (the plane twice a week), followed by a rented boat, wooden boat tours and fishing boats from Labuan Bajo to the national park location.
The recommended time to visit the Komodo National Park is the month of March sd June and October. December.
Nara, Japan Civilization Initial Notes
Travel To Japan April 26th, 2010
Nothing wrong if Nara likened “one breath” with Kyoto. In terms of history, both cities closely linked. Nara was Japan’s first capital before it moved to Kyoto for nearly 1000 years. Both were only 42 kilometers distance adrift.
Incidentally, the last Friday of March was a “Shunbun-no hi” (vernal equinox day), the day where the sun crossed the equator, so long as the length of day and night. For Japanese people it is time for and visit family graves. It is not surprising since this morning intercity train station in Tokyo was packed with people who will pass a long weekend out of town. Everyone rushed to drag her suitcase.
Trip to Kyoto by Shinkansen train quickly cleared for three hours. City Shinagawa, Mishama, Hamamatsu, Yokohama, Nagoya, passed quickly. Arriving in Kyoto, a trip to Nara was followed by regular train. The atmosphere at Kyoto Station is much more calm. A seat on the train were not all filled.
From behind the window, range of scenery flashed alternately. From the meadow, turned into a row of small houses, changed back to agricultural fields that regularly. Colorful flowers begin to burst in the corners of the yard. Spring is arriving soon ….
Nara is the entrance to the spread of Buddhism to Japan in the sixth century. A number of temples located in this city to witness how the teaching is achieved glory and lasted until the following milennia. However, in the era of the Meiji Empire, politics entered the area of religion. The emperor’s decision emerged in 1868 that limits Buddhism. Shinto became the only belief that era officially recognized it.
Trajectories was reflected in Tōdai-ji Temple. This is a magnet city of Nara. Here there is a giant statue of Buddha that was built during the reign of Emperor Shomu (724-749). Tōdai-ji Temple is also believed to be the largest wooden building in the world, who several times had to be rebuilt because it was badly damaged by the quake, fire, and war.
The current building is only one third of its original area. Bronze statue of Buddha which has 16 meters high and weighing about 437 tons of it, loomed a solid wood-paneled room. Simple room has gone through various times, more than ten centuries.
Nara is a city park. And, the gardens of the city inhabited hundreds of deer roam freely. They are believed to be incarnations of the gods. Come to the Kasuga Shrine and look valuable storage space from the Heian Period (Ages 9-10). All the exhibits have a connection with the legend Kasuga Deity, who arrived in Nara with riding a white deer. The legend set forth in the form of valuable works of art silk paintings, wood carvings, pottery, ceramics, until the war equipment. Everything b deer.
Kasuga Shrine is also known as the temple lanterns. There are about 3,000 stone lanterns flanking the entrance to the main building. While building on the temple was filled with rows of bronze and brass lamps. Special ceremony to light a lantern held only twice a year, the beginning of February and mid-August. Can be imagined, when the dark night surrounded Kasuga covered hills, and thousands of lanterns were lit … how beautiful.
Untreated
If you have enough time, could Nara surrounded by walking or riding a bike. Taxis are also easy to find. It’s just taken a taxi route is usually the main roads. In fact, among the narrow alleyways that snaked a lot of unexpected beauty. The houses of ancient architecture, beautiful temples, small scale, and also the cafe to unwind.
Language problems are often an obstacle for foreign tourists. However, a variety of brochures in English are provided free of charge at Nara station. Here, all goods prices also have attached so no need to haggle, just pointing things. Eating in restaurants is also very easy for all kinds of food have been made replica on display in the window, complete with prices. Japan also does not have a culture tips.
Restroom cleanliness? For this one needs to learn to Indonesia. Small room in any corner of cleanliness maintained. Queue at the train station or at the bus station does not create tension (due to imagine the condition of the toilet after use lots of visitors). Each person feels obliged to consider the interests of subsequent users. Always left the toilet in a clean and tidy condition. Culture that was the envy.
In addition to his life had become, comfort was also a part of an aggressive campaign to make the Japanese Government of Japan as a “domestic tourism”. Since 2003, Prime Minister of Japan at that time, Koizumi, announced a target to double tourist arrivals to the country to 10 million per year. The target should be achieved in 2010.
“Actually we are optimistic that this target can be achieved for the year 2008 the number of foreign tourists who come have reached 8.35 million people, or 4 million people added in four years. But now a global crisis. We must continue to work hard, “said Toyohito Shinada, Chief Official, Tourism Promotion Division, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan.
Japan’s industrial nations have become even feel the need to continue to work hard to fix its tourism industry. What about Indonesia?
Old Railway Station Kuala Lumpur
Travel To Malaysia April 18th, 2010
In Kuala Lumpur we can still find some of the British colonial heritage buildings are still intact, one of them is the railway station (old kuala lumpur railway station) is located at Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin this. The station was founded in 1910 by an English architect named Arthur Benison Hubback.
He also designed several ancient buildings in Kuala Lumpur such as the Sultan Abdul Samad building and the Masjid Jamek. Design architect he makes always refers to the Moorish architecture style, a genre of popular Islamic architecture in North Africa, Spain and Portugal in the year 711 s / d 1492. If you’ve been to these countries you will certainly feel the deja vu when seeing the buildings architectural value in Kuala Lumpur, especially in Putrajaya.
Since 2001 the main function of the train station was finally replaced by the Kuala Lumpur Sentral station to the more modern and compact. Now there is only one train, the KTM Commuter is still using this station. There’s also a railway museum, you can see it for free, but because the quiet visitors in the museum finally leave untreated. Just across the street from the building you will find a beautiful building architecture as well, which is building the railway company owned the land wither Berhad.
At the station there is an old hotel called The Heritage Station Hotel. You want to try there? Please check room rates on his website. To go to here you should use a taxi, tell the taxi driver to go to the old railway station at Hishamuddin. You can also use the Putra LRT and stop but from there you must walk quite far. If you come here you might as well to the State Mosque, just opposite the train station.
