Monday, December 30, 2013
The Color Run™ by CIMB Niaga Jakarta
Succeeded on debuting The Color Run™ - Singapore over the weekend of 17 and 18 August, 2013 at Sentosa - Beach Station Open Air Car Park by CIMB Bank, The Color Run™ will be held at Jakarta on January 26, 2014 by CIMB Niaga Indonesia.
“CIMB Niaga is proud to present this unique and fun run called the Color Run. This is a phenomenal event,” president director of CIMB Niaga Arwin Rasyid said in a statement.
participants of The Color Run™ - Singapore |
“CIMB Niaga is proud to present this unique and fun run called the Color Run. This is a phenomenal event,” president director of CIMB Niaga Arwin Rasyid said in a statement.
Sunday, December 29, 2013
The MBK - Mahboonkrong - Mall Bangkok
The MBK center is definitely an experience. It is a huge crowded and crazy Bangkok Mall. MBK Center is located in Pathum Wan district, on the southwest corner of the intersection of Rama I Road and Phaya Thai Road. It is close to Siam Square, which can be reached from the second floor via a covered pedestrian bridge over Phaya Thai Road.
MBK Center, also known as Mahboonkrong, is a large shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand. It is for budget- middle class shoppers but a great experience for all. At eight stories high and categorized into each floor specialized in their products, the center contains around 2,000 shops, restaurants and service outlets, including the 4-story Tokyu department store.
Mahboonkrong MBK mall |
MBK Center, also known as Mahboonkrong, is a large shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand. It is for budget- middle class shoppers but a great experience for all. At eight stories high and categorized into each floor specialized in their products, the center contains around 2,000 shops, restaurants and service outlets, including the 4-story Tokyu department store.
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Budget Accommodation at Poppies Lanes Bali
poppies cottage gate |
Friday, December 27, 2013
Pandawa 'The Secret' Beach - Bali
Pandawa beach is often referred to as the Secret Beach located in Kutuh Village, South Kuta, Badung Regency. Concealed behind high cliffs and overgrown shrubbery, Pandawa beach had long remained secluded from the crowds of tourists, due to the less-than-easy path that had to be taken to access it.
Pandawa Beach has a stunning panorama with serene and quiet atmosphere. It is only around 3 km from the famous Nusa Dua area. The beach can be accessed by driving down through an enormous human-made quarry-like ravine in central Bukit. With a mesmerizing natural landscape, ancient religious structures and multiple cultural activities, the list of things to do and places to go on the world-famous island of Bali is almost endless.
the stunning panorama at Pandawa Beach |
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Taman Bunga Nusantara Puncak Indonesia
Taman Bunga Nusantara or National Flowers Park is a thematic garden located at Luwuk Sukaresmi Village, Cipanas-Cianjur. It perched high on the famous Puncak area, covered a total area of 35 acres. It was founded on September 10, 1995. This park is a beautiful place to get away from Jakarta's congestion!
This park is the Indonesia's first flower park that have various collections of plants and flowers, arranged in a harmonious and beautiful shapes. It also has many collections of beautiful and fresh flowers, ranging from plants to flowers from Indonesia as well as from all over the world. It also has a special cultivation house of orchids. There are estimated 2,000 species of orchids are being cultivated in this place.
Labyrinth Garden. Dont get lost in it! |
Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park
The Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park is a 240 hectares private cultural park on the Bukit Peninsula at the southern end of the island of Bali in Indonesia, 20 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport. It is also one of tourist destinations when visiting Pura Luhur Uluwatu or Nusa Dua (a must visit sites in Bali) since the park as is not very far from that area.
Currently, the park is not yet completed since the dimensions were so huge, one can easily understand why such a delay from the original schedule. I think it would be even more magical once the redevelopment finished. Garuda Wisnu Kencana was an ambitious project started to create the world's largest statue. Designed by Nyoman Nuarta, the statue of Lord Vishnu (Wisnu as they say in Bali) sitting astride on the mythical bird Garuda was to be about 150 meters tall with Garuda's wingspan being 64 meters.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana |
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Sunset at Tanah Lot temple
Tanah Lot temple is one of the scenic spots in Bali that should not be missed. Your visit to Bali will not be completed without a visit to Tanah Lot temple. The best time to visit the place is at sunset when the sun colors the sea and sky beautifully with reds, yellows and oranges. Sunrise can do too but it won't be as spectacular as a sunset. It is also one of the most popular spots to get photographs of beautiful silhouette of the temples during the sunset over the ocean.
This place has to be visited in the afternoon if you want to enjoy the sunset and that means you can visit other attractions on the northern part mountain in the morning before heading to Tanah Lot in the afternoon. For instance, you can start your adventure in the early morning to Pura Taman Ayun, Candi Kuningan, Bedugul Temple, and on the way back stopped at Alas Kedaton ‘Monkey Forest’ and then you should be arriving at Tanah Lot in the afternoon for the sunset which usually takes place after 6.00 pm.
pic credit to www.balitoursonline.com - sunset at Tanah Lot |
Saturday, December 14, 2013
The Summit - Ocean Park Hongkong
Ocean Park is meant for the children, thus recommend parents to go to Ocean Park with your Kids. Its truly value for money!
Ocean Park Hong Kong consists of marine mammal park, oceanarium, animal theme park and amusement park, situated in Wong Chuk Hang and Nam Long Shan in the Southern District of Hong Kong. Opened in 1977 by the then Governor of Hong Kong Sir Murray MacLehose, Ocean Park has grown to about 80 attractions and 19 rides.
Each theme park has its own unique rides and attractions, mixed for both kids and adults. There are lots of choices of rides and fun things to do here. There are also bird show, dolphins seal shows, Merry-go-round, aquariums, roller coaster, cable cars, many things. And not the mention the beautiful view surrounding the locations.
Ocean Park Hong Kong consists of marine mammal park, oceanarium, animal theme park and amusement park, situated in Wong Chuk Hang and Nam Long Shan in the Southern District of Hong Kong. Opened in 1977 by the then Governor of Hong Kong Sir Murray MacLehose, Ocean Park has grown to about 80 attractions and 19 rides.
the summit of Ocean Park Hongkong |
Ocean Park Hong Kong
Ocean Park is unique in that it offers so much choice for all groups of age especially families with young children in a wonderful surroundings. It has a real mix of activities: exciting rides, aquarium, zoo, funfair and a theme park in one place. Maybe the idea was to compete with Disney Land Hong Kong.
The theme park size is huge and it is separated by a mountain into a lowland and a summit area. These two areas are connected by a Cable Car and an underground train. It can certainly keep you entertained for all day. It is advisable you come up with an itinerary so you can identify the attractions you'd like to check out.
Sunny day at Ocean Park Hong Kong |
Friday, December 13, 2013
The Waterfront of Ocean Park Hong Kong
Ocean Park Hong Kong is situated in Wong Chuk Hang and Nam Long Shan in the Southern District of Hong Kong. It is a good theme park with selection of rides for everyone. Very clean and well kept with lovely flowers everywhere. Its really important to choose your day for going and if it's possible avoid weekends and all public holidays as its just too crowded to enjoy. Also there is a show at the end of the day that is worth staying for.
Covering an area of 870,000 square metres (210 acres) of land, the park is separated by a large mountain into two areas, The Summit (Headland) and The Waterfront (Lowland) respectively. The headland can be reached by a 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) cable car system, a shuttle bus, or the Ocean Express funicular railway. As the Headland comprises several hills, visitors can also opt to take the world's second longest outdoor escalator.
The Waterfront Gift Shop Ocean Park |
Monday, December 9, 2013
Madame Tussauds Bangkok
Though the rating on trip advisor is average, Madame Tussauds is recommended on your tour list for Bangkok, especially to all first time visitors. It is a wax museum that replicated many celebrities as well as politicians, scientists and many famous & important persons in the world. The figures look so realistic, you can see the body hair as well. An affordable way of looking at art through a different perspective. It’s unbelievable!
Madam Tussauds Bangkok is the first wax museum in Southeast Asia and it's a nice place for you to take photos with your idol, such as Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Einstein, Soekarno for Indonesian, Amitabh Bachchan & Mahatama Gandhi for indian.
pose at Madame Tussauds Bangkok |
Friday, December 6, 2013
The Aquaria KLCC - kids really love everything inside!
The Aquaria KLCC is a part of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre shopping mall, next to the Petronas Twin Towers. It can be easily combined with your visit to the KLCC Twin Towers. It is an underwater park located beneath KLCC. It is not that big, one took about 60 - 90 minutes to complete the walk through with plenty of time to explore the place. Worth visiting with your family and children before a round of shopping at KLCC.
The place is fantastic and kids really love everything inside. There are some interactive activities where kids can play with friendly water creatures. There is a big vertical aquarium where you can see huge group of fish swimming together forming like a tornado. There are rock displays inside for photo shoot. Travelator in the oceanarium is also a nice idea for kids and seniors.
Aquaria KLCC Kuala Lumpur |
Ride the wave at The Ocean Park - Bumi Serpong Damai
relax at ocean park BSD |
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur - Home of many landmark shopping centres
Bukit Bintang is popular among tourists and locals, especially among the youths. It is is the shopping district and entertainment zone with big malls, many shops, lots of bars and pubs as well. This area has a pretty good number of hotels on your choice of luxury from 150 RM and above.
On weekends, thousands of locals as well as tourists swarm Bintang Walk and its shopping centres. Many majornightlife events take place here such as the New Year's countdown, Merdeka eve celebrations, street concerts and parties. The annual Malaysian F1 Grand Prix pit stop and Guinness St Patrick's Day Celebrations are held here too
Bukit Bintang or Starhill encompasses Jalan Bukit Bintang and its immediate surrounding areas. The area has long been Kuala Lumpur's most prominent retail belt that is home to many landmark shopping centres, al-fresco cafés, swanky bars, night markets, as well as hawker-type eateries.
These are the shoping malls list you should browse when you are at Bukit Bintang:
Bukit Bintang malls |
Malaysia Hotel at Bukit Bintang |
Situated within Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle, the Bukit Bintang district begins with Jalan Bukit Bintang which starts at Jalan Raja Chulan and ends at Pudu Road. The two other roads that border the Bukit Bintang district are Jalan Sultan Ismail which intersects it and Imbi Road at the south. Jalan Walter Grenier, Jalan Bulan, Changkat Bukit Bintang and Jalan Alor are considered part of the entertainment district.
night life at Bukit Bintang |
street performance at Bukit Bintang |
- Beware for touts and agents on the road wanting to take you for a ride to some massage places.
- There is too much traffic in this area and best to take the monorail to get to this place. The monorail stations are situated here, you can stop at Imbi station or Bukit Bintang station.
- You can go to KL CC via The Pavilion. It has a connection bridge from pavilion to KL CC
- You can opt for street food at Jalan Alor as well as good restaurants (few are near Times Square mall).
- If you are a shopaholic then the best destination is The Times Square Mall. Its huge with loads of variety. In some stalls you can bargain too. Discounts run round the year with affordable prices.
food street at Jalan Alor near Bukit Bintang area |
These are the shoping malls list you should browse when you are at Bukit Bintang:
- Starhill Gallery is probably the ritziest and luxurious mall in the whole of Kuala Lumpur alongside Suria KLCC.[citation needed] A Louis Vuitton flagship outlet flank the exterior facade of this grand structure. Fashion houses whether Gucci, Fendi, Valentino can all be found here.
- Lot 10 is as a middle-class retail destination as most outlets have shifted as a result of competition and degradation. Widespread refurbishment to the mall was done at a cost of RM20 million. Existing anchor Isetan has undergone a facelift. The entrance of this monumental landmark is flanked by British retailer Debenhams and Zara.
- Sungei Wang Plaza (Chinese: 金河广场)— Despite being 36 years old, it remains a 100%-occupancy mall with the highest visiting traffic in Malaysia, though visitors more towards the younger crowd. It features mainly trendy Asian-inspired fast-retail fashion at bargain prices.
- Berjaya Times Square It is currently the 13th biggest shopping mall in the world boasting 12 levels of retail with a total of 3,500,000 square feet (330,000 m2). Although it was initially aimed at the upper-echelon of society, it is currently positioned as a middle-class shopping mall offering youth fashion targeted at the younger crowds.
pavillion mall |
- Pavilion KL Built in late 2007, it is targeted at the middle-upper segment of society. It offers a diverse tenant mix which makes it one of the most successful malls in KL.[citation needed] Tangs and Parkson are the anchor tenants of this mammoth 7-storey retail podium, first-times in Malaysia like Mandarina Duck and Juicy Couture have settled here. You'll also find a plethora of luxury boutiques ranging from YSL, Celine, Zegna, Diane von Fürstenberg to Italian fashion doyens like Furla and Prada.
- Fahrenheit 88 Renamed and refurbished, opened in September 2010, the area previously housed the deteriorating KL Plaza. It consists of 300,000 square feet (28,000 m2) of lettable space spread over 5 levels of zoned shopping space. There is a designated zone for IT gadgets similar to that of Low Yat Plaza, named Signature@IT. This mall caters largely to homegrown, middle-priced retallers despite anchored by Japanese retailer Uniqlo.
- Low Yat Plaza The ultimate one-stop center for KL-ites when shopping for electronic gadgets. The ratio between IT outlets and F&B outlets are 70:30.
- BB Plaza (Chinese: 武吉免登购物中心)— Bukit Bintang Plaza is adjoined to Sungei Wang Plaza. It is anchored by homegrownMetrojaya.
Sunday, December 1, 2013
The Calypso "ladyboys" show Bangkok
The Calypso Bangkok is well worth a visit. It is one of the most popular and unique shows in Bangkok as it stars unbelievably beautiful “ladyboys” - transsexuals and transvestites. These shows are not just about boys who want to be girls throwing on a show. These are seasoned, highly talented performers. This is about great choreography, amazing costuming. Some of which are breath catching! Some of these ‘ladies’ have features that would have made any woman jealous but this is just an attractive illusion; they were all born men. The show treats various "eras" o f performance, reflected by the music and the costuming
The show caters for tourists of all nationalities with songs in Korean, Japanese (a very humorous geisha who will dedicate her performance to an embarrassed and bemused member of the audience), Chinese (a poignant ballad), English (Tina Turner, Michael Jackson), and, of course, Thai. The cabaret was like a Broadway show but it was lip-synced and it went for 1 1/4 hours.
The evening gowns of fantastic grandezza - Calypso |
Friday, November 29, 2013
Hongkong city tour by "Ding Ding" Tram
The "DingDing" are Hong Kong Tramways. Hong Kong people call them after the double bell ring trams use to warn pedestrians of their approach. Belief it or not, only Hong Kong has the fully double-Decker tram fleet in the world. Most of the trams in operation were re-bodied in the late 1980s or early 1990s. They are equipped with sliding windows. Since the early 2000s, these trams have been upgraded to provide better operating performance and safety. The tram system is powered by electricity and has a maximum speed of 50 km/hours. The maximum capacity of each tramcar is 115 people.
Ding ding, double-decker bus and Taxi |
The fare is HK$2.30 for adults, HK$1.20 for children under 12, and HK$1.00 for senior citizens 65 and above. Unlike most other forms of public transport in Hong Kong, there is a uniform tariff regardless of the distance travelled. Passengers pay by either depositing the exact fare in coins or using the Octopus card. Payment is made at the end of one's journey. You pay at front door, while get it in trough rear door.
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Chinatown - Singapore - Restored shophouses full of strange little shops selling everything!
Singapore's Chinatown's primary attraction is the town itself, composed as it is of restored shophouses full of strange little shops selling everything from plastic Buddhas to dried seahorses. Wander at random and see what you can find!
Chinatown is the traditional Chinese quarters of town, and while the entire city is largely Chinese these days the area does retain some of its own charm. The area is also known as Niu Che Shui (牛车水) in Chinese and Kreta Ayer in Malay, both names meaning "bullock cart water", a reference to the carts that used to haul in drinking water.
The area between Pagoda Street and Smith Street has been tarted up considerably for tourists, but workaday Chinatown continues south and east, merging seamlessly into the Central Business district.Tanjong Pagar is the unofficial home of Singapore's gay community, with many watering holes in restored shophouses, while Club Street caters more to the expat and yuppie crowd with small, intimate eateries offering excellent Western fare.
Where to go?
Souvenir shop at Chinatown Singapore |
sign at Chinatown Singapore |
Where to go?
The KL Monorail connects the Kuala Lumpur Sentral transport hub with the "Golden Triangle"
The KL Monorail is an urban monorail system in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It serves 11 stations running 8.6 km (5 mi) with two parallel elevated tracks that links areas of inner Kuala Lumpur. It connects the Kuala Lumpur Sentral transport hub with the "Golden Triangle".
It was integrated too with the Ampang Line light rail transit when the "paid-up" or restricted areas of the Hang Tuah monorail and LRT stations, and also at the Titiwangsa monorail and LRT stations, were physically linked up, allowing transfers without the need to buy new tickets for the first time since the system became operational.
The stations are designed as elevated structures with ticketing facilities on either the ground level (as seen in the KL Sentral station) or the first-floor level. The platforms are on the top floor, separated from the monorail lines with fencing and covered with a large canvas roof. Certain stations are situated above roadways, or are slightly longer than others. Each station is also designated with a sponsor, with route maps associating each station with a particular product brand.
It was integrated too with the Ampang Line light rail transit when the "paid-up" or restricted areas of the Hang Tuah monorail and LRT stations, and also at the Titiwangsa monorail and LRT stations, were physically linked up, allowing transfers without the need to buy new tickets for the first time since the system became operational.
monorail train at Bukit Bintang |
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
The Story of Lion Dance
Gold Dragon Statue at Causeway Bay Hong Kong |
It is said that since then he never again returned to the village. The villagers then live in peace. Since then, people always dance Barongsai when new year comes, so Nian would never return to their villages. All of that was a tradition when the new year arrives.
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Jalan Surabaya - The well known antiques goods flea market at Jakarta
Jalan Surabaya is a flea market that well known for the antiques goods. Along the Surabaya Street, you can see many kiosks and shops sold the antiques goods. It has been existed since 1974 and there are about 180 or so stalls in a 500-meter line on left side of the narrow street. It sells various items that usually attract collectors, historians or those who simply want an extra touch of authenticity in their living room.
Jalan Surabaya itself is located at the Menteng residential area, at the Central of Jakarta. The Menteng area is a new urban design developed in the 1910s to become a residential area for Dutch people and high officials. This area has become one of the most expensive for residential real estate in Jakarta. Several important people such as former president Suharto take up residence in Menteng. The President of the United States Barack Obama spent his childhood in Menteng, attending local schools including Besuki Public Schooland St. Francis of Assisi School.
Jalan Surabaya Market sign |
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Mustafa Center - Singapore - A popular shopping place for tourists.
Mustafa Centre is one of Singaporean's 24-hour shopping malls. It is located on Syed Alwi Road in Little India, just a walking distance from Farrer Park on the North East Line. The place is huge and you need a couple of hours to cover all the departments.
Mustafa Center is a retail hub which caters mainly to the budget market. It is not the most sophisticated and classy place to shop in Singapore but it surely sells almost everything at a reasonable price and also open 24 hours, thus making Mustafa a popular shopping place for tourists.
The department store at Mustafa Centre consists of two shopping centres: one retailing jewelry and household appliances, and has a supermarket in it; and the other selling books, CDs and DVDs, watches, electronic goods, footwear and clothing. The business concept of offering other services such as Foreign Exchange, VISA Processing, Travels Booking, Gold Mart, GST refund counter and all kinds of shopping item available under one roof.
Jewelry and accessory area at Mustafa Center Singapore |
The department store at Mustafa Centre consists of two shopping centres: one retailing jewelry and household appliances, and has a supermarket in it; and the other selling books, CDs and DVDs, watches, electronic goods, footwear and clothing. The business concept of offering other services such as Foreign Exchange, VISA Processing, Travels Booking, Gold Mart, GST refund counter and all kinds of shopping item available under one roof.
Friday, November 15, 2013
S.E.A Aquarium Singapore, the world’s largest aquarium by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™
S.E.A Aquarium, the world’s largest aquarium accredited by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™. It has a collection of manta rays, including the only giant oceanic manta ray in captivity. It also houses scalloped hammerhead sharks, Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, the Japanese spider crab, including the guitarfish, the chambered nautilus, enormous goliath grouper, napoleon wrasse, and other gentle giants of the sea
You can find over 200 sharks and uncover the of myths about these ocean predators. Sneak a peek at a moray eel in a rocky crevice or tour an underwater reef community. Discover and unfold the endless wonders of our blue planet at S.E.A. Aquarium.
S.E.A Aquarium contains a total of 45,000,000 liters of water for more than 100,000 marine animals of over 800 species. The aquarium comprises 10 zones with 49 habitats. The centerpiece of the Aquarium is the Open Ocean tank with more than 18,000,000 and 50,000 animals. It has the world's largest viewing panel, 36-metre wide and 8.3-metre tall, which is intended to give visitors the feeling of being on the ocean floor.
sea aquarium Singapore |
S.E.A Aquarium contains a total of 45,000,000 liters of water for more than 100,000 marine animals of over 800 species. The aquarium comprises 10 zones with 49 habitats. The centerpiece of the Aquarium is the Open Ocean tank with more than 18,000,000 and 50,000 animals. It has the world's largest viewing panel, 36-metre wide and 8.3-metre tall, which is intended to give visitors the feeling of being on the ocean floor.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Looking for an affordable and more fashioned item? Go to Bugis Street Singapore
Bugis Street houses about 800 shops, which makes Bugis Street the Largest Street Shopping Location in Singapore. You will find affordable items here, it range from Tshirt to work wear, sneakers, boots, posters calendar, Mobile Accessories, Bags & Accessories, and anything related to fashion.
Bugis Street is located opposite Bugis Junction & conveniently features an MRT station (Bugis). You can easily find it or you can browse The Bugis Street website to find a maps & direction to get there.
inside the Bugis street market |
What is the story of Song Of The Sea - Singapore
Song Of The Sea is multimedia / musical fountain that located at Siloso Beach on Sentosa Island, near Beach Station. It is a multi-million dollar sea spectacular that showcases a lively display of pyrotechnics, lasers, water jets that could shoot up to 40 meters, flames, computer animation, captivating music and performance by a 'live' cast. The show has run twice a night at 7.40 pm and 8.40 pm, and lasted 25 minutes.
water jets at Song of the ses |
The beach and the sea are the stage for the show. A stretch of wooden houses was built across the shoreline to create a Malay Kampung, or more commonly known as a kelong. It is actually a work of art that is 120 metres (390 ft) long, while the rest of the equipment (water jets, water screens, lasers and projectors) are being hidden at the back of the kelong. There are a total of 69 water jets capable of reaching a height of 40 m (131 ft) and flames leaping up to a height of 20 m (66 ft).
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Jatujak Market - 1 in 1,000 places to see before you die.
The Chatuchak (or Jatujak; Thai: : จตุจักร) weekend market in Bangkok is the largest market in Thailand and the world's largest weekend market. Frequently is called J.J. It has reached a landmark status as a must-go place for tourists. Its sheer size and diverse collections of merchandise will bring any seasoned shoppers to their knees. This is where you can literally shop ‘till you drop’. The local brochure says 1 in 1,000 places to see before you die.
The Chatuchak market covers over 35 acres (0.14 km²) and contains upwards of 15,000 stalls. It is estimated at the market receives 200,000 visitors each day. Most stalls only open on Saturdays and Sundays though Jatujak Plaza, the western section is open daily.
The Chatuchak Market is definitely a worthwhile experience for those looking to buy just about anything from household items, clothing, Thai handicrafts, religious artifacts, collectibles, foods, live animals, to souvenirs for folks back home. You name it and you can find it here. For tourists, there are a number of onsite companies who will send purchases abroad.
lady and colorful flower decoration |
The Chatuchak Market is definitely a worthwhile experience for those looking to buy just about anything from household items, clothing, Thai handicrafts, religious artifacts, collectibles, foods, live animals, to souvenirs for folks back home. You name it and you can find it here. For tourists, there are a number of onsite companies who will send purchases abroad.
The Four faced Buddha - Erawan Shrine
The Erawan Shrine (Thai: ศาลพระพรหม, San Phra Phrom) or Thao Mahaprom Shrine is a Hindu shrine in Bangkok, Thailand, that houses a statue of Phra Phrom, the Thai representation of the Hindu creation god Brahma, who is regarded in Thai culture as a deity of good fortune and protection.
Worshipers of Phra Phrom usually offer incense, candles, jasmine flowers or jasmine garlands and young coconut milk (with water in them) in their worship, usually placing these offerings before all four heads of Phra Phrom, each head representing a different aspect of the deity; it is believed each side of Phra Phrom offers different blessings. Another common way of worship is to place wooden elephant statues on the altar to honor him.
Worshipers of Phra Phrom |
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