Malaysia

and now to exotic Malaysia  and views from the most important celebration of the Hindu community Thaipusam festival. It is the celebration by the Hindus to mark the victory of Lord Subramaniam over the demons and evil forces. It is also a day of penance, of thanksgiving fo the blessing and protection received and a fulfilment of vows. A devotee has to fulfill his vow on this special festival by carrying a kavadi which is a steel arch with long spikes that pierce into his body ....

Sent by Beng-Chin

Marang , Malaysia

Marang fishing village ...
Sent from Malaysia
1994

Thanks to Beng Chin

Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia

Yaaaayy ! My first official postcrossing card arrived from .... Malaysia ! It is not my first ever from there but it's extra cool to begin your new phase of collection with an exotic land :D And here you are the famous Petronas Towers the landmark of Kuala Lumpur. Designed by Argentinian architects, were the tallest buildings in the world until Taipei 101 was completed but they are still the tallest twin buildings in the world. Each one has 88 floors ( I should be working there on the top floor & when the elevators are off :D) They are connected with a bridge between 41st and 42nd floor , which is available to tourist visits , but there is a daily limit of 1700 visitors. This bridge also can be used in emergency situations so people can evacuate the endagered tower to the other one ... Tower 1 is totally used by Petronas and its subsidiaries while Tower 2 is available for lease ... Some of companies you can there include : Microsoft , Reuters , Al- Jazeera, IBM , Bloomberg etc etc .... Terima Kasih  TJ :)