Hi, Photography Lovers! I am still not yet done sharing with you some snapshots of my Kuala Lumpur trip back in September 2013. This time, let's move on to Tugu Negara.
The National Monument
According to Wikipedia:
The Tugu Negara is a national monument that commemorates those who died in Malaysia's struggle for freedom, principally against the Japanese occupation during World War II and the Malayan Emergency, which lasted from 1948 until 1960. It is located in the Federal capital, Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Houses of Parliament is situated near the monument.
It is the world's tallest bronze freestanding sculpture grouping.[1] Until 2010, on 31 July on Warriors' Day, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the Prime Minister, and the heads of the Malaysian Armed Forces and the Royal Malaysia Police pay their respects to the fallen heroes by laying garlands at the monument. Warriors' Day is now commemorated on Merdeka Square, after ultra-conservative religious bureaucrats declared the sculpture to be idolatrous.
Source: here
We visited Tugu Negara as part of our guided tour. And here, I realized the Philippines and Malaysia shared the same history, fighting for our freedom against the Japanese occupation.
Using the Nikon D5100 without editing or enhancing the photos. It is good to see that they really preserve this place and well maintained.
I am not sure but I heard that a few months ago, there was a renovation in this monument.
We walked around the place. It is not a boring place. At least, there is a water fountain. And it was so hot, the water fountain made it refreshing.
You can read more information about the Tugu Negara. The five components of the monument complex are the following: the National Monument, fountains, a pavilion, a war memorial, and the surrounding gardens.
Here's the pavilion and another water fountain.
The monument was designed by an American sculptor, Felix De Weldon.
I can say that the monument is really photogenic.
It's nicer with the water fountains.
I appreciate the fact that Malaysia really works hard to boost its tourism. Indeed, Malaysia is Truly Asia.
At least, Malaysians can see where their taxes go.
I had no idea what he was selling but he was so smiling, I took a snapshot of him. :D
And off we go to our next destination, until to the next blog...
Random Photos
While we were inside our van, I got the chance to take random photos outside.
Taman Orkid Kuala Lumpur - our tour guide there is a butterfly sanctuary inside. We never got the chance to see it as you need to pay for the entry fee.
I believe this is the butterfly sanctuary.
Along the way, we also passed by a TV station.
I took a picture because they have a nice building.
Another building on our way to Merdeka Square. Now you know my next visit. :D
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