CULTURE

"Culture does not make people. People make culture."- Chimamamanda Ngozi Adichie

Sing Ang Tong Methodist Church in Sibu, Sarawak

This photo was taken on Easter day (2022 April 17). The sky was ablaze with the fire of the setting sun.

Credit: Lu Yien Tong (79917)

Chinese Lantern

A decoration With Chinese Lantern When Chinese New Year

Credit: Chen Sze Yee (79053)

Visiting The Cemetery Before Eid

A Muslim culture to visit the cemetery on the eve of Eid to strengthen the bond in the family and to remember loved ones who have passed away.

Credit: Adriana binti Ramzi (77740)

Chariot at Penang Thaipusam

The chariot was a fast, light, open, two-wheeled conveyance drawn by two or more horses.

Credit: Shanghkry (78519)

Hiang Thian Siang Ti Temple

The Hiang Tiang Siang Ti Temple was a very simple building when it was first built more than one and a half centuries ago by the Teochew immigrants from China.

Credit: Chai Jia Hui (79030)

The Making of Sape'

This photo was taken at the Sarawak Cultural Village in April 2022. The Penan man was making one of the traditional instruments, Sape'. I really like relaxing and calming Sape' music. :D

Credit: Ku Wan Sien (79801)

Eng Choon Association Melaka

The architecture and decoration here are full of the characteristics of Fujian Province of China, exquisite carvings, and various plaques, which exemplify the strength of Chinese culture.

Credit: Muhammad Danial (80216)

Lion Dance

Credit: Lok Chen Teik ( 79907)

Masjid Jamek in Kuala Lumpur

The famous mosque. To anyone that uses the Light Rail Transit (LRT) will surely know of this place. Not only this mosque is majestical but it’s also full of history.

Credit: Nur Kaiyisah Binti Izam (80650)

Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Kuching, Sarawak

A glance of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Kuching, Sarawak

Credit: Kristene Yong Ling (79799)

Qing Yun Yan Temple

Qing Yun Yan Temple, was dedicated in March of 2006. The first to greet the visitors are a set of long and massive dragon idols. Within the temple's compound, there is a carp-filled lake. Writings, paintings, and sculptures can be found everywhere. The temple is dedicated to three deities: Hong, Zhang, and Xiao at Segamat, Johor..

Credit: Lee Pei Zhen (79843)

Hong San Si Temple

It is a Chinese temple situated in Carpenter Street of Kuching. It is part of the Kuching Heritage Trail. The temple had been existed since 1848 which dedicated for Hokkien child deity Kong Teck Choon Ong

Credit: Michelle Chang Jia Wen (80043)

Sape' in Borneo Cultures Museum, Kuching, Sarawak

The Sape' is a musical instrument of the Kenyah and Kayan community.

Credit: Misha Aren James (78155)

Masjid Raya Mujahidin in Pontianak

Credit: Najma Rahmi Sophia (81589)

3 Gods of Hinduism Sculpture

This picture was captured during a visit to the Borneo culture museum.

Credit: Nurul Ilyana (80879)

Masak Lemang

Here we have a picture of my friend’s grandfather cooking lemang at my hometown! It’s something that her grandfather does every Raya holiday.

Credit: Samuel Nullai (78510)

Methodist Town Church in Sarikei, Sarawak, Malaysia

Methodist Town Church Sarikei is situated nearby to Wen Wen Cafe, and close to Apple Mart.

Credit: Tiang Jang Jwu (81389)

Buddha Head Sculpture

This picture was captured during a visit to the Borneo culture museum. Its a sculpture of a statue for Buddhism religion practices

Credit: Nurul Ilyana (80879)

Sungai Ujong Walk

During Chinese New year, there was always a series of event will be conduct at this street.

Credit: Wong Zhen Cong (81524)

Fireworks

Hari Raya is always popular with firework sticks as it is one of the safest firecracker that is sold.

Credit: Siti Marliana binti Jasni (78533)

Eid al-Fitr Celebration

During the holy month, Ramadan. Malaysian muslim usually lit up the oil lamp or known as pelita minyak tanah. It is very interesting to see since nowadays people do not use this type of lamp anymore.

Credit: Alis Natasya binti Zulaman (77796)

Masjid India in Kuching, Sarawak

The Middle East inspired the design of Kuching's one and only floating mosque, which is located near the Waterfront. The greatest time to view this iconic landmark is in the evening, when the sun is sinking and golden sunset lights flood this spectacular structure.

Credit: Annastasha Chang See May (78855)

Indian Wedding Ceremony

A vibrant Indian wedding ceremony.

Credit: Aishwarya a/p Kalaivanan (78703)

Semporna, Sabah

"Regatta Lepa" an event that pays homage to traditional single-masted sailing boat of Bajau Semporna

Credit: Amru A. (78792)

Mid-Autumn Festival

A picture of a lantern with the full moon during the Mid-Autumn festival, also known as the Moon Festival.

Credit: Ling Siew Chieng (79895)

Meriam Karbit in Pontianak, Indonesia

Meriam Karbit is a tradition of the people of Pontianak City every Ramadan and the night to welcome Idul Fitri, especially among the people who live on the banks of the Kapuas River.

Credit: Velya Aisyah Sayyidina (81597)

India Mosque Kuching (Floating Mosque)

This new India Mosque Kuching can be fit about 1,600 worshippers. This mosque one of the tourist attractions because this architecture was over the Sarawak river.

Credit: Siti Nurjannah Binti Sa-Mion (82163)

Traditional Dance Competition

My cousin participating in the traditional dance 'Ngajat' competition.

Credit: Brandan Laing Danel (74300)

Sri Sitti Vinayagar Devasthanam Temple

Sri Sitti Vinayagar Devasthanam temple is among the newly built temple here. The beautiful details of this temple caught my eyes. I hope it does the same to you.

Credit: Anis Sofia Binti Suhaini (77837)

Lion Dance

A form of traditional dance in Chinese culture and other Asian countries in which performers mimic a lion's movements in a lion costume to bring good luck and fortune.

Credit: Hazel Heng Wei Yen (79525)