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Singkawang, City of Thousand Temples
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Vihara (temple) which was established in 1878 is believed to be a place of worship of the oldest people in the Tri Dharma Singkawang. "In the past, is not it, the city became a haven of the Chinese who want to mine gold in Monterado (now District Bengkayang). All around Singkawang still wilderness, "the story of the Foundation Chairman of Tri Dharma Temple of Earth Kingdom City Centre Singkawang Nawir Suchandro.

According to Chinese belief, each forest is said to have a guardian spirit that protects the region. "Be founded the temple to worship the God of Earth Kingdom (Tua Peh Kong) as its patron," he said.

People good at running a religious ritual called Lie Shie Chinese origin believed to bring a statue of God of Earth Kingdom from mainland China and build the temple.

Originally, the temple was just a simple cottage where the transit of people from outside Singkawang. All around the cottage there is a place to tether horses. Recently around the year 1920, the cottage was demolished and built a more permanent temple. "But, when a major fire struck Singkawang 1930, the temple was part sold. Three years later rebuilt, "he said.

The rebuilding of this temple are prohibited from the Dutch authorities in Singkawang time. That said, once had dreams of Old Peh Kong, the Dutch authorities are willing to give permission.

In the center of the temple that has become a cultural heritage of West Kalimantan is there a statue of God of Earth Kingdom and his wife, who can be rescued from the raging fire during a major fire. On the left and right stands a statue of god and the god Kok Sin Bong Bong On Chi Siu. While in the top center there is a statue of Gautama Buddha.

According to the founder of Tri Dharma Vihara Foundation Earth Kingdom City Centre Singkawang A Soewardi, which distinguishes this temple with the other is the presence of Ru Yi or the symbol of power and fortune in the right hand statue of Tua Peh Kong. "At other temples, Tua Peh Kong statue carrying a stick with a bottle of wine."

Each Lunar and Cap Go Meh, this temple visited by thousands of Tri Dharma. They not only come from Singkawang, but also from other cities in West Kalimantan and big cities, like Jakarta and Surabaya. Some are coming from Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and China.

When the Cap Go Meh, all the Tatung or loya (traditional Chinese) from inside and outside Singkawang shall ask for the blessing of God of Earth Kingdom in this temple before they run around town in a ritual to clean the city from evil spirits. Tua Peh Kong statue from other temples also paraded.

Besides this the oldest temple, there are many temples in the city. So many, no wonder if Singkawang known as the City of Thousand Temples. (C Rev Haryo PS)

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Tourists take pictures in front of Tri Dharma Temple of Earth Kingdom, Singkawang, West Kalimantan on Sunday (31 / 1). Ahead of Chinese New Year celebrations and Cap Go Meh, the city is nicknamed City of Thousand Temples visited local and foreign tourists.

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Cap Go Meh feast or Xiaojie Yuan in Chinese that falls on the 15th lunar month of the first year is one of the traditional Chinese holidays. According to Chinese folk traditions, after Cap Go Meh, it ended around the Lunar New Year celebration.

Cap Go Meh feast day is also called Yuanxi, Yuanye or Yuanjie Shang in the Chinese language. Night Cap Go Meh is the first full moon night of each new year. At night, the Chinese people have a habit of installing colorful lanterns, the festival is also referred to as the "feast of lanterns".

Watching the lanterns and eat dumplings are two important parts at the feast of Cap Go Meh. And where the origins of the tradition of mounting lanterns on Cap Go Meh Festival? It is said that in 180 BC, Emperor Hanwudi in power during the Western Han Dynasty ascended the throne on the 15th of the first lunar month. To celebrate his coronation, Emperor Han Wudi decided to make the date of the first 15 months as the feast of lanterns. On the night of the first 15 months of every year, he berkebiasaan excursion outside the palace and the people celebrate the festival together. In the year 104 BC, Cap Go Meh Festival is officially listed as a national holiday. Thanks to that decision, Cap Go Meh Festival scale increase further. According to the regulations, every public place and every family is required to put up colorful lanterns, especially on the main road and the cultural center will be held large-scale exhibition of lanterns are festive. People, both aged young and old, men and women will flock to it all week to watch the lanterns lanterns and dragon lantern dance, in addition to guess the puzzle.

Colored lanterns mounted on Cap Go Meh Festival mostly made of brightly colored paper. Lantern named "zoumadeng" or lanterns galloping horse is one of the most interesting kinds of lanterns yan. It is said that it had historic lanterns thousand years.

Ate dumplings at the feast of Cap Go Meh is also one of the old habits. Dumplings eating habits start from the time of the Song Dynasty (960 AD-1279). Dumplings made with glutinous rice flour and fruit jam. Once cooked, it was delicious. In later days, the people in the north called the food as "yuanxiao" and the people in the south refer to it as "Tangyuan", and its manufacture was different from north to south.

Now the onde-onde variety, and other places and other ways of making it felt.
At Cap Go Meh Festival, people eat but enjoy the lanterns and dumplings, also held other entertainment activities, such as stilts, dance yangge (a kind of typical dance in northern China) and lion dance performances.

CITY Singkawang a mainstay attractions of West Kalimantan Province. Ahead of the Lunar and events Cap Go Meh, a city famous as the city of Thousand Pagoda is always a tourist destination. In fact, the city that 70 percent of Chinese citizens has another tourist magnet. Among Sinka Zoo, Rindu Alam, culinary tourism, historical tourism and pristine beaches.

Access to Singkawang relatively easy, not only is a variety of public service vehicles from Pontiac, but the road was too smooth. From Pontianak it took 3 hours to reach Singkawang. Entering Singkawang characteristics of this city began to be seen; shop (store house) is simple typical roadside along ethnic, Shrine brightly colored, old buildings typical of Chinese and waves coming from the coast not far from the highway.

"As a tourist destination, Singkawang have a pretty nice facility. Here a lot of standing cafes, hotels and restaurants. Even Singkawang still crowded at night, "said Herry, a resident of Pontianak.

Mean heart wanted to explore all the sights in Singkawang, but because of time constraints can only be visited Urban Style Pasir Panjang beach, Rindu Alam and culinary tourism becomes the mainstay of this city tour. Pantai Pasir Panjang and Rindu Alam located not too far from downtown, it only took half an hour. Meanwhile, more culinary tours in the city center.

Pantai Pasir Panjang
As its name suggests is a long beach with golden yellow sand is beautiful. Sloping beach allows you to play the sand, sunbathing and joking with the waves. Amazingly though coastal areas, in the morning you still enjoy a fairly thick fog. But do not expect to enjoy the sunrise in the east because of its position and blocked several mountain. "We came at the wrong time. It should come in the afternoon I'll get to enjoy the sunset. But even so, the beach is still beautiful in the morning, "said Mira who came with a group of junior Riau.

The beauty of this beach is more perfect with the blue expanse of the Natuna sea wrapped in thick clouds that resemble various forms. Truly exotic. Pasir Panjang beach scenery with more sexy background Lemukutan island, islands and island Randayan mourning clad in the morning mist. The beauty of this beach will be many times more if you come in the afternoon. Sunset at Pasir Panjang beach overlooking incredible. Not only able to change the color of sky blue to red but also change the Natuna sea to shining pink. Pasir Panjang beach is the golden yellow glow at sunset.

On the beach, located in the district Seventeen these various activities you can do. Starting from fishing, diving, surfing, water skiing until around the islands around it by speed boat. To be able to enjoy the many facilities you have to pocket quite a lot. But do not worry, all that comparable to what you get. In the vicinity of this beach is also available hotels, resorts and cafes. A variety of typical food vendors and souvenir Singkawang are here too.

"The beach is frequently visited by foreign tourists. I have several times brought Caucasians to this place, "said Alex, the driver who drove us around rental Singkawang. From this beach you can go to Short Sand Beach and Palm Beach who were beautify themselves. Many of the best spots to take the picture at this beach, one of them on large rocks.

Rindu Alam
Rindu Alam became one of mainstay attractions Singkawang which gives the sensation is different from other tourist attractions in the area. The beauty of this place was incredible. Many say the beauty equal to Uluwatu, Bali. Some say even more beautiful than Rindu Alam Uluwatu, Bali. That argument makes a lot of curious tourists, including Urban Style. Rindu Alam is located not far from the coast of Pasir Panjang, about 18 km. Precisely located between three mountains: Mount Bajau, a mountain town and the mountain Coatings. To reach this place you have to pass through the winding streets first. But do not worry, the streets are pretty good.

Rindu Alam entered the gate, you have started to be presented quite beautiful scenery. Many tourists who perpetuate himself in this place. To get into this place you will be charged Rp. 10 000 cars per person and Rp. 5000. The journey to the top of the Pass with the driver's vehicle must be sustained proficiency in running the vehicle on a steep road. The challenge increasingly difficult because many vehicles are stopped on the steep side of the road because of the natural beauty tempted.

Along the way to the summit pass, Rindu Alam presenting scenery was beautiful. While at Peak Pass at an altitude of 400 m, you are immediately enveloped in the cold. As if the center is above the blue sky because the clouds are so close to you. The cold was immediately warm when the eyes are pampered with spectacular scenery. Love of nature you can enjoy the expanse of forest that blends with white sand, blue sea and blue sky Natuna frame presents a magnificent view. "I was so beautiful, like paintings," said one visitor. Getting pumped up your adrenaline while in the gazebo located on the edge. Through a gazebo made of wood you can see the city Singkawang, forests and the Natuna Sea. I was so beautiful, there is a visitor who nyeletuk, "This place is perfect for a wedding. Romantic and very beautiful. More beautiful than Uluwatu, Bali. "The Beauty of Nature Love and romance into a young couple of reasons for visiting this place.

In the rainy season like this is still shrouded kabut.Berbagai Rindu Alam variety there is also interest in the Love of nature. For those of you who came with his family, various types of children's games are available here. Even so you should be extra careful in watching children play because sekilingnya abyss.

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