Praying - Ho Ann Kiong Temple -- HDR
Ho Ann Kiong Temple, a 200 Years Old chinese temple, built in 1801 by early Hokkien community and situated at Kuala Terengganu city’s Chinatown tourist belt.
The temple was the oldest and largest chinese place of worship in the state. The temple was blazed with fire on February 22, 2010; exactly one week after this image was taken.
This HDR image was processed with 5 exposures. The images was kept in my library and was not processed until recently.
At last, we have reached the sanctuary after the jungle trekking.
Lubuk Kelah
Wonderful feelings of friendly Kelahs playing at your feet.
You can play with the kelahs with your hands.
Catching and holding the fish is not easy!
Anyone wants to bathe with the fish?
Lubuk Kelah
From Petang Island Resort, we continued our adventure to Kenyir Kelah Sanctuary through Sungai Petang by speedboat. I had to be extra careful, fearing my DSLR getting wet by the drizzling as well as the splashing water from the speed boat.
Speed boat ride at Sungai Petang, Kenyir.
Waterfall at Sungai Petang, Kenyir.
Dead timber, stretching out of river at Sungai Petang, Kenyir.
During the speed boat ride, I spotted this Peregrine Falcon, sitting on the peak of one of the dead timber in the middle of river at Sungai Petang, Kenyir.
Scene of Sungai Petang, Kenyir.
Another scenery of Sungai Petang, Kenyir.
The speedboat ride lasted about 40 minutes. We have to continue by trekking as the the rivers getting shallow for the boats . It was about an hour walk up the trek.
Sungai Petang's speed boat rides to the sanctuary ends here. The journey continues by trekking.
One of the wild flora while trekking.
20th. August, 2010 - I had an opportunity to visit the Kenyir Kelah Sanctuary at Sungai Petang in Tasik Kenyir (Kenyir Lake).
Located 21 km from Pengkalan Gawi, lies Sungai Petang, an area of 407 hectares stretches for 20km long – 10km within Taman Negara with 91 streams flowing mainly from Gunung Padang (1,314m), the highest peak in the territory.
Pengkalan Gawi, Kenyir Lake. It was an overcast morning when we arrived.
We enjoyed the experience we will never forget…. seeing the natures at its best with the magnificent rivers and rapids along the track to Kelah Sanctuary. We experienced the beautiful Red Kelah gently biting and stroking at our feet.
From Pengkalan Gawi jetty, we rented a houseboat to Petang Island Resort, a 2 hours boat journey.
Houseboat Jetty at Pengkalan Gawi, Kenyir Lake. Our houseboat is the third from right.
Houseboat jetty, Kenyir Lake.
Boat at the lake, Kenyir Lake. The calmness of the lake makes it so relaxing.
Kenyir Lake. Wouldn't want to miss this shot for memories.
"Orang Asli" of Kenyir.
Petang Island Resort, Petang Island, Kenyir. - Our houseboat stopped here. Our Journey continues on speedboats to Kelah Sanctuary through Sungai Petang.
Songkran festival is a new year celebration among Siamese, is held on the 15th. day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar during full moon period. The Siamese community in Kelantan celebrates the occassion on the 9th. April 2010 recently at Sukhontharam Temple in Tumpat.
The Songkran festival promotes good values such as unity, respect and peace among people in a fun way. The custom of throwing water at friends and family is taken in good humour. Incidentally, this water-throwing festival coincides with the hottest season of the year, thus getting drenched is a welcome relief!
I was at Sukhontharam Temple with my fellow photographer friends from Kuala Terengganu and Kota Baru to witness the celebration. Here are some images of the friendly water-fight event, traditional dancers and dances.
Throwing Water
Dumped Into Water Tank
Backhand Swing
Artist - In Traditional Clothes
"Hold there! Can I have a photo of you?"
Artists in waiting
Siamese Traditional Dance
Traditional Dancers performing
Traditional Dancers 2 performing
Two little girls amazed watching the Wter-Fight with their mother
