Wesak Day Procession In Penang, Malaysia
Gautama Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death all occurred on Wesak Day. As a result, Buddhists worldwide celebrate these three events on the same day in his honor. Although this day Continue Reading →
Discover Asia
The following is a collection of travel adventures through Central and East Asian countries. Throughout history Asia has been the cradle of civilization fostering the roots of all the world’s major established religions and long standing cultures. Therefore, it was with great interest that I studied the religion, politics, history and ecology of all the Asian travel destinations that I visited. As a result, this Asia travelogue is a combination of book learning fortified by personal experience and travel photography.
New Golden Chariot for Penang Thaipusam Festival
The annual Penang Thaipusam festival is always a huge event that attracts huge crowds. However, the huge numbers of Hindu devotees attending the 2017 Penang Thaipusam festival increased dramatically over Continue Reading →
Penang Thaipusam Kavadi Attam Procession
Penang, Malaysia boasts a multicultural heritage. Additionally, a cornerstone of Penang’s multiculturalism is the large population of Tamil Indians. As a result, annual Hindu festivals such as Thaipusam are important Continue Reading →
Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2018 Highlights
Since it’s beginning in 2015 the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta has displayed a beautiful assortment of giant hot air balloons. However, it gets better every year! In 2018, the Continue Reading →
Sigatoka Rugby Match at Home Field in Sigatoka, Fiji
Since rugby was first introduced to Fiji in the late 19th century, it has evolved into the national sport. For such a small and remote group of islands, Fiji has Continue Reading →