Had to smile the other day when a photographer friend posted some photos of saffron-clad Buddhist monks on his blog with an apology for being cliché. It’s so nice to see other photographers deal with wanting to photograph what is beautiful about …
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A Barong – the mythical lion of Bali – landed in my lap. Literally, in my lap, like it was some kind of kitten. Barong are traditionally very large, brought to life by two dancers under a larger-than-life costume. I…
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Blogging about the Nine Emperor Gods Festival here was an inspiring start for me at building a community of like-minded photographers and culture buffs. So inspiring, in fact, that I’m ready to start sharing perceptions and photos within the realm…
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The rains finally came to Ampang today and, poetically, it’s nice to think of it as the Emperor saying goodbye. The cosmos has regained an order, yin and yang are properly in balance and prayers for peace and prosperity have…
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The week has gone by so quickly! Here we are with only two days remaining in the festival. It’s an interesting time to be at the temple – the energy is high and there’s a lot to do, but a…
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The firewalking ceremony at the Nine Emperor Gods Temple in Ampang is the culmination of the festival and brings the world into balance. Huge crowds turn out to witness hundreds of men cross the firepit as this is the most…
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The Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Ampang is well underway – today is the 5th Day of the Ninth Moon. Last evening the festival seemed quiet, but that is compared to the crowds and chaos of the weekend. It was…
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I dreamt last night of yellow and streaks of light in the night sky and so am glad of a day of distraction from the temple to give my imagination a rest! A couple of things happened yesterday to prompt…
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The Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Ampang is a cacophony of visual stimuli. That’s why I enjoy it so much – the combination of the sacred and profane, the commercial and the spiritual, the dark and the light, and,…
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