 Location
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Sri Mahamariamman Hindu Temple |
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temple is an arresting sight, all the more for its incongruent setting
in Chinatown. Built in 1873, it is the most elaborate Hindu temple in
the country. Its gate tower is embellished with ornate sculptures of
Hindu deities and its floors and walls marbled with Italian and
Spanish tiles. This is the country's oldest temple and it occupies an
important place in Hindu religious life. During Thaipusam, this temple
is one of the main venue of worship, attracting thousands of pilgrims
and visitors. The silver chariot of Lord Murugan will also set off on
it's journey to Batu Caves from this temple.
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Chinatown,
Petaling Street |
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Chinatown, Petaling Street
Hotel Malaya is located just a few steps from the exciting and
vibrant Chinatown area in Petaling Street, the center of Kuala
Lumpur's original Chinatown. Petaling Street still maintains much of
its traditional atmosphere, particularly so at night when hawkers
and vendors spread their wares out onto the street, calling out to
passer-bys to sample and purchase their wares. A favourite shopping
area, it is possible to purchase almost anything in Chinatown, from
gems and food, to clothings and shoes here. Whilst in Chinatown,
enjoy the day & night market by just strolling and wander about, savouring
and taking in the colourful sights, sounds, and energy that can only
be found in Chinatown.
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Central Market, Cultural Centre |
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 Central
Market is a cultural centre-cum-shopping mall and is one of the best
places to witness first-hand Malaysian culture, arts and craft. A
variety of goods are sold here, including handicrafts, souvenirs and
traditional and contemporary art. Just outside Central Market is a
riverside amphitheatre, venue for traditional dance displays, wayang
kulit (shadow puppet) shows and more contemporary entertainment. |
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Chan See Shu Yuen Association, 1906 |
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building, constructed in 1906, is a fine example of Chinese temple
architecture, with open courtyards, symmetrical pavilions and
decorated roofs. The building has some of the richest examples of shek
wan in Malaysia. Shek wan is a pottery style of roof and exterior wall
decoration originating from southern China. Groups of colourful
terracotta figures depict subjects from mythology and history. |
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Kwong Siew Temple, 1886 |
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 A
Taoist temple dedicated to the Chinese deity Kwan Ti (God of War and
Literature). Two stone lions guard the entrance to this colourful
building. At the lobby, the altar on the right is to Man Cheung (God
of Examinations and Fate), and on the left, to the God for the
Elderly. In the main hall at the rear, the central altar is devoted to
Kwan Ti.Worshippers bring offerings of flowers and oranges, and light
joss sticks or incense for the gods. |
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