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Malacca (Malay: Melaka, dubbed "The Historic State" ) is the third smallest Malaysian state after Perlis and Penang. It is located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, next to the Straits of Malacca. It borders Negeri Sembilan to the north and Johor to the south. The capital is Malacca City, which is 148 km south east of Malaysia's capital city Kuala Lumpur, 235 km north west to Johor's largest city Johor Bahru, and 95 km north west to Johor's second largest city, Batu Pahat. This historical city centre has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 7 July 2008.

Although it was the location of one of the earliest Malay sultanates, the monarchy was abolished when the Portuguese conquered it in 1511. The head of state is the Yang di-Pertua Negeri or Governor, rather than a Sultan.

2013年7月27日星期六

Thaipusam Festival ♥

Thaipusam Festival
Thaipusam is big Hindu festival celebration in Malaysia. It is the time when devotees will carry kavadi, milkpot (with of course), or other forms of devotion to fulfil vows made to Lord Muruga.

Thaipusam Festival
There are two places in where this Malaysia Festival celebration is done in a big way, in Penang at the Arulmigu Balathandayutha-pani hilltop temple and Batu Caves  in Kuala Lumpur.The celebration is very big and considered even bigger than Deepavali and of course the road to either place would be congested. The celebration not only brought along devotees fulfilling their vows but also drew in tourist (overseas and locals alike and of course photographers) who would like to witness and capture this popular event.
Thaipusam Festival
The celebration will start with the Lord Muruga’s silver chariot which would be carried from one temple to the final destinations above. In Penang it would be carried from Kovil Veedu temple house from Lorong Kulit to Jalan Utama to Waterfall Rad before reaching the hilltop temple.While in KL, the silver chariot will start off from Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Jalan Tun H.S. Lee and the processing will proceed to Batu caves. The procession will start the night before the Thaipusam Day.
Thaipusam Festival

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