Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Guan Yin Temple @ Sibu

I spotted a beautiful temple behind the Sacred Heart Cathedral and decided to check it up. I never realize there is a temple there.

The barricades beside the temple are beautifully crafted and the colours used blend really well to it.

2 Lion statues seem to guard the entrance to the temple.

The Ying and Yang symbol at the main stairway

I am impressed with the work of arts and decorations around the temple.

The interior of the temple is rather small.

A place to put the incense stick in front of the temple

This temple is named Guan Yin temple and is obviously a dedication for the Goddess of Mercy
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11 comments:

  1. JLMay 26, 2009 at 2:49 AM

    Wow it's so beautifully decorated!

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  2. amycheahMay 26, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    hmm...it is a nice temple. But seems not many ppl around huh. Cos as the Guan Yin temple here in Pg, is everyday full of ppl praying.

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  3. SupermanMay 26, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    I didn't know the place of this temple leh...too outdated.

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  4. Borneo FalconMay 26, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    This temple is new. I also spot it by accident when I check out the cathedral. There are still construction materials outside the compound. Hence, I deduce it was recently completed. Even the paint look fresh on it,

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  5. Asian TravelerMay 26, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    I like the warm blend of colors of the temple.

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  6. NelsonMay 26, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    go check out the largest temple in borneo at the 9kms from the sibu-bintulu highway roundabout. scheduled to open in october 09. oKtoberfest!

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  7. UnknownMay 27, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    A nice temple. The Goddess of Mercy is a popular deity.

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  8. BengbengMay 28, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    i dont know this place too. will check it out soon. looks great as a tourist destination to attract tourists to Sibu n of coz as a place of worship

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  9. Lifecruiser Travel BlogMay 29, 2009 at 2:29 AM

    Such a beautiful temple, so very different from what we have over here in Sweden! I'm always so amazed over everything abroad.

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  10. foongpcMay 30, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    What a nice temple! I like the yin yang symbol at the main stairway and that nice looking pot to put the incense sticks!

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  11. JasperMay 30, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    nice temple in Sibu!

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