Treasure
Love this pond! Spotted plenty of coins underneath the water.Why people like to throw coins into the pond?
Sikh Temple/Punjabi Culture
Since it was the Sultan of Perak's birthday, I had decided to visit the royal town in Kuala Kangsar. Two of my good friends went along with me. I drove them to my Punjabi friend's aunty's place in Kuala Kangsar. Aunty made us the mango drinks which indeed quenched our thirst. I was amazed by the Punjabi bed. It's made of weaved plastic and ropes too. Since the auspicious day coincided with the birthday of the Sikh Guru, we were taken to the Sikh temple nearby. I was glad to be in such a religious and clean place. We were needed to be on barefoot and cladded with a head scarf. it's a first time experience for both my Chinese friend and myself. After the prayer with the chanting from the priest sitting in front, we were given a sweet dessert which I must receive it with both palms. Of course, we had to eat it. We adjourned to the dining hall and had our breakfast. The Punjabi tea was totally different from our usual tea. Since we had ...
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ReplyDeleteHere, when people throw coin in the fountain, they make a wish :-)
ReplyDeleteyes..making wishes.. but why coins? must google for this.. :)
ReplyDeleteVery interesting pond indeed. Miri is hot and dry so anything to do with water is so soothing!!
ReplyDeleteI am wondering the same thing too. Whenever there is a small little public pond, especially near places of worship, people throw coins.
ReplyDeleteHa! I never thought of why people threw coins into ponds before. :D
ReplyDeleteI wish upon and pond?
ReplyDeleteThey close their eyes, and make a wish then throw the coins into the pond and then they dream on... in the end the pond's owner will be having his piggy banks full.hahahah
ReplyDeletewah..u must be rich then!!
ReplyDeleteThrow inside my pocket, throw inside my pocket...here, here, here....ha ha ha! LOL!
ReplyDeletemaybe i shud have a wishing pond like tat outside my house hahhaa
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ReplyDeleteOfferings to the capricious luck-gods.
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For good luck and making wishes (^_^).
ReplyDeletethe blind follow the blind.
ReplyDeleteto make a wish. :D
ReplyDeleteWAH wenn pura pura tak tau - Make a wish mah..or bcoz they want to get rid of small change such as 1 cent..or bcoz...........(for various other reason)
ReplyDeletei think the idea comes from the wishing well.. and now whenever they see water, they'll throw coins in there~~ :)
ReplyDeletePeople believe that their wishes would be granted if they pay a price. After uttering the wish, one would generally drop coins into the pond.
ReplyDeleteI likw thew reflections - nice shot
ReplyDeleteI'm with Evelyn on this pic. Great reflection!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting photo! such cool patterns!
ReplyDeleteCoins are dropped into small wishing ponds for good luck.
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