Floating Mosque of Kuching

Floating Mosque of Kuching / The new Indian Mosque or known to local as Masjid Tambi
 

Jalan Masjid reconstruction

 Jalan Masjid (in between Bangunan Yayasan Sarawak and Poliklinik ) in process of improvement of drainage from Padang Merdeka to Brooke Dockyard

Masjid Jamek Miri

Masjid Jamek Miri or also known as masjid Lama,located across Mega Hotel.This Mosque is the second oldest Mosque in Miri,the other Mosque located at near Kampung Dagang ( nearby KFC ) and demolished for several decades ago.
 

St. Faith Church at Kenyalang Park Kuching

St. Faith Church at Kenyalang Park Kuching

Miri Tua Pek Kong temple

Miri Tua Pek Kong temple nearby Miri Fish market at Old Town Centre

Inside view of the Old St.Thomas Cathedral

Inside view of the Old St.Thomas Cathedral which has been demolished.

Gathering in front of St Thomas Cathedral

People gathered in front of St Thomas Cathedral for an event at Padang Central - Circa early 1950's

The Anglican Cathedral of Kuching

The Retired Rev. Francis Thomas McDougall buitt the wooden cathedral of neaghotic design with assistance of a German Carpenter on thehill behind the Bazzar in 1857.It was demolished in 1856 after the completion of the new St .Thomas Cathedral.The "kayu belian" from the cathedral then bring to another place to make a new church.

Chinese Temple at Kampung Beliong

Chinese Temple at Kampung Beliong , Samarahan.

The Hiang Tiang Siang Ti Temple

The Hiang Tiang Siang Ti (Deity of the North) 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. The Temple was originally located at the previous Soon Hong Street (now known as the Main Bazaar). It was rebuilt at the present location in 1863. It was razed by fire in 1884 and again rebuilt in 1889.

In 1968 a major renovation of the temple was carried out and the statues of the Deities were completely refurnished with gold foils. A pompous celebration took place on the 4th day of the 12th month of the lunar calendar to commemorate this occasion. There were merry-making and a grand procession was held to add to the festivities. This celebration has become an annual event attracting devotees from far and near to congregate at the Temple.

 

 

The yearly celebration will see Kuching city becoming alive with a burst of activities which include stage shows and a colourful procession as the highlight. Thousands of people line the streets to witness this celebration which will last till late in the night. The crowds will be rewarded with a skillful display of talents by the lion and dragon dance troupes amidst the thunderous beatings of the gongs and drums while pretty maidens, singers and dancers in colourful costumes performing on beautifully decorated floats.

In the old days, an annual election was held to form the temple management committee which was called “Ngee Ann Kiun”Committee. “Ngee Ann Kiun” was the ancient name of the Teochew District in China. This committee was later renamed “Song Hong Kong Si” which became a registered society when the Sarawak Government introduced the Registration of Societies Ordinance in the year 1914.

 

 

The “Song Hong Kong Si” was renamed “Teo Kiaw Association” in 1933. In order to comply with the standardisation of the names of all Teochew Associations in Malaysia, the name was changed to “Kuching Teochew Association” in 1937.

Nowadays the daily management of the temple is the responsibility of a committee whose members are appointed by the Kuching Teochew Association. The Kuching Teochew Association traces its origin to the Hiang Tiang Siang Ti Temple.

Well known as a sacred place of worship for devotees and a historical cultural heritage, the majestic temple is a popular tourist attraction for both local and foreign visitors.

The donations received at the temple are used for the maintenance of the temple as well as for the education and welfare needs of the community.

Old St Thomas Catherdral

Old St Thomas Catherdral located at current place of New St Thomas Church

Shell Station at Waterfront Kuching

Tua Pek Kong with view of Shell Petrol Station which was demolished to give way to Kuching Waterfront. ( Circa 1970's)

West Malaysia Delegation to Tua Pek Kong

Tua Pek Kong Temple.Member of Hokkien Association gathered for West Malaysia delegation arrival in Kuching and visiting the Old Temple of Tua Pek Kong.( Circa 1964 - One year after the establishment of Malaysia )

Old St.Joseph Cathedral

St. Joseph Cathederal , a Church with Gothic style.Located at infront of St.Joseph school.This church demolished after new church build nearby.,it was demolished because the structure of the church is old and will become a threat to the church members.

St Joseph Old Church

in 1881,four Pastor from England has set up a Catholic Church at Rock Road ( now Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg ) and later they setup a school known as St.Joseph Boy's School. In 1885, five nuns set up the Santa Teresa girl school. In 1891, a great German-Style Church was built on the ground with bricks and gorgeous colored glass window.

 

The old church was demolished in October 1968 and replaced by a new church, the St. Joseph Church seen today.

Old Tua Pek Kong Temple

The Tua Pek Kong Taoist Temple, (built 1896), stands on Jalan Temple at the East end of Main Bazaar, Kuching, Sarawak. C. Mar/Apl 1964.


Photographer.. Brian Houldershaw Dated.. C. March / April 1964

Day 59/365  2016

Sibu Express Warf

Pemandangan biasa di Wharf Express Sibu berlatar belakangkan Icon Sibu iaitu bangunan Pagoda di tebingan Sungai Rejang.Pengangkutan air seperti ini adalah pemandangan biasa di bandar bandar di tepi sungai.Sebelum Bas Express beroperasi di Sarawak.Pengangkutan melalui Boat Express ini adalah perjalanan utama yang digunakan.

Boat Express di sini biasanya ada dua jenis,perjalanan jauh dengan saiz yang lebih besar manakala perjalanan yang sederhana jauh dan dekat menggunakan saiz yang kecil.Boat Express yang besar (atau dikenali sebagai Feri di semnanjung malaysia,contohnya Feri dari Kuala perlis ke Langkawi) destinasinya seperti dari Kuching ke sarikei dan Sibu (Vice Versa) manakala saiz kecil dari Sarikei-sibu-Tanjung Manis-Kapit dan lokasi lokasi berdekatan  (Vice Versa ).Boat Express yang besar digunakan kerana Boat besar ini akan melalui pesisir Laut,Engine dan saiz yang besar memudahkan perjalanan,manakala saiz Boat Express yang kecil digunakan di dalam kawasan sungai sahaja.

Masjid Al-Abyad at Matang Jaya

Masjid Al-Abyad or well known as Masjid Putih (White Mosque) Located at Matang Jaya area ,this huge Building can be seen far away frow high building across the river,far as Bangunan Sultan iskandar,Simpang Tiga.  (Photo Credit to Miss Fayra Anne)

Pembinaan Kubah Masjid Bahagian Kuching lama

Proses awal pembinaan Kubah Baru Masjid Bahagian Kuching (circa 16.10.1931)

Masjid Bahagian Kuching , tahun 1935 di mana Kubah Baru sedang dibina menggantikan Kubah lama. Masjid dan Kubah ini diruntuhkan pada awal tahun 1960an untuk membina bangunan Masjid baru.