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Putrajaya City
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Putrajaya is a planned city, located south of Kuala Lumpur, that serves as the federal administrative centre of Malaysia. Putrajaya was the brainchild of former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad who was in power then. In 2001, Putrajaya was made a Federal Territory, increasing the number of federal territories to three. Kuala Lumpur and Labuan are the other two administrative capital of Malaysia (Wikipedia, 2010).
Putrajaya, Malaysia’s federal administrative capital
May 2010
One does imagine why Putrajaya was chosen among professional photographer to capture the absolute scenic city. They can build a portfolio on photos taken and compile into series of collections.
I’m one of those who venture into city landscape and building photography for first time.
My visit to Putrajaya was just purely coincidence with the event running in the main administrative city. Four of us made a simple walk around the capital city around late evening. Basically not much story telling here.
The Secret Garden
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I believe most of us are not aware of such beautiful hidden garden located at strategic hidden popular shopping complex, 1 Utama. The mall management wanted to make something new to patrons, so they created a greenery area at rooftop, apart from a forest in the mall at new wing.
The Secret Garden, 1Utama
December 2009
Hidden forest … in the city
FYI, this secret garden only opened during the weekend, allowing guest to walk-in free of charge, located at 6th floor. One can get sun burnt while shopping at 1U. Weird huh? Hehe.
Registration is needed at the entrance even though it’s free. By walking into the park, one can forget in the fact we were at the roof top of the building.
Photoshoot @ Gunung Datuk, Rembau
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This will be my first photoshoot posting here. It was taken at the top of Gunung Datuk and uttermost HIGH that time. Everything comes good and feel good. Both of them are well-known in my blog, Chee May and Susan.
Photoshoot @ Gunung Datuk
The shooting ended at 12.30pm when the sun shine upon our forehead.
FGS Dong Zen Temple 2009
11572 days
Year 2009 is witnessing FGS Dong Zen become one of the most attractive spot during Chinese New Year. One of the main attraction is “The OX of Prosperity Lantern” which draw a lot of people towards it.
FGS Dong Zen Temple
31 January 2009
It’s my second time visit to FGS (since 2007). It’s crowded with peoples on Saturday evening. Due to the crowd, many peoples just sit around due to lack of fresh air. Imagine the bumper-to-bumper walk.
I used the route from KESAS highway from KL start from Bukit Jalil. I paid RM6.60 at 3 plaza tolls before I reach Banting Klang (Pandaraman Interchange).
Carpark and admission are FREE.
The Nemo fish replica has beautified the main entrace. In the small pond, I hardly see lily flower that should be there during my last time visit.
As this year, FGS will feature the 30-feet high “Ox of Prosperity” lantern. It’s so catchy and huge. This festival is started from Jan 23, 2009 until Feb 9, 2009.
Master Hsing Yun wrote the phrase “Earnest Cultivation Yields Fruitful Harvests” （生耕致富） to welcome the new year with motivation the public to be diligent in their lives and cultivate their hearts to achieve holistic internal and external harvests which coincidentally is year 2009 theme.
There are numerous small catchy little Buddha around.
Turn left after walk straight after entrance and you will enter Lumbini Garden.
Koi pond and man-made landscape.
FGS brings together the creative talents of Malaysia’s FGS members, the Sangha, and students of Buddhist schools and presents the solemn images of Buddhism.
Colorful wall with dragon head pouring the water.
One cannot be without water and food after a long and crowded walk. Food court are available with coupon purchase. Normal stall for drinks are available everywhere.
The Ox of Prosperity Lantern is accompanied by 12 animal zodiacs. The zodiac lantern will emanate light, surrounded by flowers.
Overall night scenery at FGS Dong Zen Temple is superb. There are beautiful sight of peace lanterns in hope to bring peace and happiness to everyone there.
For the casual visitor, the best time to visit is during or near Chinese New Year.
Additional lanterns are mounted and floral fests, floats, cultural exhibitions are staged.
The festivities transformed the Dong Zen Temple into a magical wonderland at night .
