Here come Part 2....
Introducing a more than century old Tua Pek Kong Temple, a very well preserved temple. It was a wooden temple in 1870. In 1897, the temple was rebuilt into a typical Chinese temple designed
with tiled roof, stone block floor and all the decorative and
fixtures which were imported from China. Do not forget to visit this temple when you were in town.
A huge crowd of devotees will come here to do offering during first and the
fifteen day of
the Chinese calendar.
Beside, non devotees do visit this iconic temple. Tourist can climb up
the 7-storey Pagoda at the back of the temple, to get the
aerial view of the town.
Remember to get the gate key from the counter.
The temple caretakers are very friendly and happy to assist you.
These red lanterns will be replaced annually, either during Moon Cake Festival or before Chinese New Year.
The street view from the temple compound. At the far end, it is the Central Market Sibu, which I have
mentioned in part 1.
Before the bank merger, this Hong Leong Bank is
named Chew Goek Ling Bank/ Kwong Yit Bank.
The only old fashion block in town. Notice that old
structure in the middle of the block.
The mini park behind the temple. Soothing environment too. Senior citizens used to sit
and chit chat here every morning while enjoying
the river view.
hmmm... my first Bokeh. A thumb up for myself....
The turtle symbolizes long life. Do spend a little time to read the history on the wall.
As for me,
I surrender! I missed mandarin lesson while in high school long ago.
There is also a jetty that
connects the villages opposite the river. Look! how wide is the Batang Rajang.
Beside Tua Pek Kong Temple in centre of the town,there is a
large temple here too. The Jade Dragon Temple, located about 26km away from town. It
has become a fast growing tourist attraction. In this temple, it housed three religious
practices, namely Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism under one roof. Hence, the majestic architecture and super fine interior design do welcome many locals and tourists for majestic photograph taking.
This huge arch is the most iconic fixture around the temple. All the
time, we can see people from all races and religions stop by to take
pictures. I am proud to be
a Sarawakian, we all stay harmony regardless our race nor religion
The best moment of my pupils, fellow colleagues and I
had last October. Look at their happy faces. These 120 pupils enjoyed themselves so much that everyone came home happily.
The fish pond. Enjoyed watching
fish in the pond and scenery behind.
Horses always loved by Chinese. Horses always associate with power and hardworking. Here, the temple display two horses beside the staircase toward the biggest hall.
Very Chinese themed architecture.
One of the resting area.
Teachers and pupils walked around to study the history of religions and building structures.
I loved the little girl's jump the most. Those in blue t-shirt are my colleagues.
To be continued
and
..... enjoy reading
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