2010年3月22日

馬來西亞MY >吉隆坡Kuala Lumpur >天后宮Thean Hou Temple

天后宮是馬來西亞香火鼎盛的廟宇之一,每逢新春佳節或週末假日都會看到人潮洶湧。
Thean Hou Temple is one of the most famous Chinese temple in Malaysia. During Chinese New Year or weekend and public holiday, there is always crowded.



天后宮所供奉的就是馬祖,林默娘。相傳林默娘從小就能預測天氣變化,常在海難發生前救人,當她29歲時羽化成仙後被尊稱為馬祖。天后宮一般坐落於臨海的地方,是以出海為生的居民必定膜拜的神明。
The main God in the temple is MaZu,Lin Mo Niang. According
to legend, since she’s only a kid, she is able to forecast the weather and rescue people before the sea disaster. When she passed away on 29 years old, she ascended to heaven and became immortal. Thean Hou Temple normally located at seaside in order to protect those who put out to sea.

馬來西亞天后宮的建築設計相當講究,龍柱、藻井、彩樑、牌樓、天花等都雕刻得栩栩如生、淋漓盡致。而且每逢農曆新年就會有各種主題的花燈裝飾,再加上小紅燈籠高高掛,紅彤彤一片,相當漂亮。所以,這也是我國攝影愛好者必到的拍攝場景之一。
Thean Hou Temple in Malaysia very particular on the architectural design, dragon pillar, plafond, color beams, arches, carved ceilings look so lively and vividly. Every Chinese New Year, there are various theme of decorative lanterns, along wit
h little red lantern blushing, very nice. Therefore, this is one of the must-visit spot for the photography enthusiasts in Malaysia.


二樓是雪隆海南會館館址;也是許多情侶立下終身約定的地方-婚姻註冊處。愿在馬祖與月老等神明的見證下,一對對的新人就像被深深祝福與期待般,白頭偕老。
The second floor is the Selangor & KL Hainan Association. Here is also the venue which lots of couples set their life-long commitment - The Marriage Registry. Under MaZu, YueLao (the eastern cupid) and other deities’ witness, hopefully all couples were deeply blessed and look forward to their everlasting marriage.

說到這天后宮的月老,有些人說蠻靈驗的。你可以供奉RM10領取一份姻緣包,裡面有兩條紅線,一條自己收著,一條套著你想套者的人;月老小公仔就放在床頭或顯眼的地方。這有多靈驗?以後再告訴你。除了月老之外,還有求財的財神、求學業的文昌帝君等。我只能說,現在的廟宇花招真多。
Regarding the Yue Lao, some says it’s quite efficacious. With RM10 dedication, you can receive a pack which has two red strings inside, one is for you, another one is for your beloved; and place the little Yue Lao doll bedside or at any conspicuous place. I'll tell you later if it’s really efficacious. Besides, you can also get a pack from god of wealth for your wealth and We
nChang Emperor for your studies. I can only say, nowadays the temples really done well at marketing.

月老小公仔挺可愛的 Cute little YueLao doll~


虎年特備 Year of Tiger Special:


前廣場有月老像與觀音許願池,偶爾也有些花燈裝飾;與其他旅遊景點一樣,廟宇樓下有一些小食與紀念品販賣。無論是旅遊、休閒或者求心安,至少來一次吉隆坡天后宮吧~
There are YueLao statue and GuanYin wishing pool, and some lantern decoration occasionally. On ground floor, there are also some stalls selling foods and souvenirs as some other tourist attraction. Welcome to KL Thean Hou Temple.


天后宮地圖 (摘自雪隆海南會館網站) 
Map of Thean Hou Temple (From HaiNan Net)



*由於當天只是去走走看看的,所以只帶了普通數位相機,照片效果不佳請見諒。
It’s just a casual visit and I only brought a normal camera, excuse me for the low quality photo.

2010年3月12日

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2010年3月3日

香港HK > 迪士尼樂園Disneyland

「準備好,你即將進入一個奇幻的世界」
"Get ready, you are about to enter a fantasy world."

迪士尼專車上的小傢伙們 Cartoon characters on the train

從港鐵欣澳站轉迪士尼專車就已經感覺身處迪士尼的童話世界了。車廂內有許許多多迪士尼人物,連手把、車窗都是米奇老鼠形狀。此時,心情開始愉悅起來了。On the train from MTR Sunny Bay Station to Disney, I start feeling the joy of Disney world. There are many Disney characters inside the train, even the handle; the windows are the shape of Mickey Mouse. At this point, start feeling exciting.


2008是米奇老鼠年(鼠年)當然有些特別的。香港迪士尼邀請設計師Vivien Tham設計新年衣,在正門口走起秀來了。原本滿心期待看遊行的我被迫看了這場15分鐘的秀。
In Chinese, 2008 is the Mickey Mouse Year (Year of the Rat). Of course, there would be something special here. Hong Kong Disneyland invited famous designer Vivien Tham to design Disney New Year clothes. There is a fashion show at the main entrance on the day I visit. We were expecting the road show but end up with a15-minute show so-so fashion show.


接著,有香港藝人側田及林海峰為他們所設計的米奇老鼠新年造型揭幕。鼠年,香港迪士尼邀請十組當紅藝人來為他們設計新年造型,有些還頗特別。晚上還有演唱會;但這都不是我來迪士尼樂園的重點,所以當然略過不看啦。Then, the Hong Kong artist Justin and Jan Lamb was there to attend the opening of their designed a Mickey Mouse New Year statue. There are all together 10 famous artist designed for Disneyland, quite special. At night, there’s a concert, too. But not our main point here, of course we skip all of these.

部份藝人設計的米奇;左起:阿Sa、張學友父女、飛輪海
Some of the design, from left: A-Sa from Twins, Jacky Cheung & Daughter, Fahrenheit


迪士尼最吸引人的就是秀。
The most attractive thing for me in Disneyland is the fantastic show.

獅子王的秀,真是大製作。華麗的歌舞表演,還有道具模型都讓人嘖嘖稱奇。
The Lion King show is really gorgeous. Fantastic song and dance performances and all the models are stunning.


相較之下,「米奇金獎音樂劇」就還好。不過看到了很多迪士尼卡通人物,以前的回憶都湧上來了。美女與野獸、 美人魚、Lilo & Stitch、花木蘭…結束前穿很短的泰山突然跳到我面前,嚇我一大跳。
In contrast, "The Golden Mickey" musical is so-so. But, you can see a lot of Disney cartoon characters, lots of memories in my mind. Beauty & The Beast, Mermaid, Lilo & Stitch, Mulan... In the end, the Tarzan suddenly jump out in front of me, scared me.


除此之外,米奇老鼠的4D短劇也很好看。故事情結幽默,還可以滿足視覺、聽覺、觸覺,還能感覺事物都在你身邊發生,超有趣的。Besides, the Mickey Mouse 4D skit is also fun. A humor story and you can feel everything happening around you, super fun.

Ready for the SHOW TIME !!

來到迪士尼,無論你是男是女、是老是少都會沉醉在其中,彷彿來到童話世界。這裡沒有競爭沒有壓力,只有歡樂與笑聲。我們幾個大孩子跑去玩遊戲,感覺很幼稚;可是卻超開心的。
In Disney, whether you are male or female, young or old, you will fall in love in this fairy tales world. There is no contention, no pressure; only joy and laughter. We are “old” children, enjoying games in Disneyland, seems childish; but happy.


當然還有我最喜歡的旋轉木馬。
My favorite: Merry-Go-Round.


每天晚上的煙火秀是重頭戲,在玩樂的時候根本沒有發覺原來樂園中有那麼多人,快到九點就全部聚集在樂園中心了。煙火在迪士尼城堡上空璀璨奪目綻放,你能想像那多麼漂亮嗎?好想再回味一次…
The fireworks show every night is the most attractive show. I never found there are so many people in the playground until everyone gather in the central waiting for the fireworks show. Sparkling, stunning fireworks above the sky of Disney castle; can you imagine how lovely it is? So wish to see once again…


煙火燃放完畢,人漸漸散了。原本熱鬧的樂園,此時又別有一番滋味,雖然少了笑聲,卻多了一份寧靜,這份寧靜跟在城市裡的夜深人靜不一樣。多希望可以在這裡多坐一會兒。When the firework show ends, people start leaving. A happy and crowded playground is now empty, no more laughter; but peace. It is totally different from the midnight silent in the city. I wish to stay longer.


依依不捨地坐上回程的列車,廣播又響起把我拖回現實:
Leaving on the train, and there’s broadcast bringing me back to reality:

「我們即將返回現代化的香港。」
"Now, we are going back to the modern Hong Kong."




*入門票可透過網路或旅行社預購;但非假日還是可現場買票。成人HK$350,兒童HK$250,長者HK$170。香港迪士尼是全世界最小的,目前正在擴建三個主題樂園,預計2014年會完成。


*You can buy the tickets through the Internet or travel agent; but weekdays there won’t be a long Q. Adult HK $ 350, children HK $ 250, for the elderly HK $ 170. Hong Kong Disneyland is the world's smallest Disney, currently expanding three theme parks, and is expected to be completed in 2014.