Each temple has its own originating history, this is the story of Wah Kong temple in Puchong. At the temple, there goes an allusion as such: an enormous snake who has cultivated spiritual training for 800 years was burned to death by an Englishman a few days just before it metamorphoses into a dragon. In 2005, the committee members of the temple dug out golden...
Calligrapher – Mr Loke Keng Wah
Renowned Malaysian calligrapher, Mr Loke Keng Wah, also known as Loke Lei, was born in 1929. He graduated from National Taiwan Normal University, and has been the principal of Chung Hwa High School Port Dickson for over twenty years. Mr Loke specialized in the groundwork of Chinese ink painting, calligraphy, and classic literature. Especially his artwork in 1962, an ink painting entitled “Force”, a combination...
Hainanese Rice Dumplings “Lap”
Hainanese rice dumplings, or “Lap” in the Hainanese dialect, is not only a local speciality delicacy, it also symbolizes affection and good fortune. Embedded within is the appreciation concept from the depth of Chinese culture. Enjoying “Lap” in good times entwines fortune, while having “Lap” during bad times extricates bad luck. Gifting “Lap” in good times relay wishes and great expectations, while a gift of...