Sam Poo Kong temple or pagoda can be
called the Gedong Batu. When viewing this pagoda gate, above its gate there
were two tailed dragon statue. Perhaps the standard pagoda is like that. This
pagoda is dominated by red and yellow gold, the hallmark of a culture of china.
Sam Poo Kong is located in the area
Gedong Batu Simongan, namely Jl. Simongan Raya Semarang. Southwest city of
Semarang. From the city can ride public transportation, motorcycles, private
car or taxi. Sam Poo Kong temple complex has two parts, the outer part (main
plaza) and the inside (the area of worship). Most tourists only get on the
outside only. On the outside there are many statues and buildings to take
pictures.
One of the statues that are on the
outside is the statue of Admiral Cheng Ho. Sam Poo Kong temple is a former
haven (ruins) Admiral Cheng Ho. This I know when viewed in the temple there is
a statue of Admiral Cheng Ho / Admiral Zheng He 10,7m tall. He is a Muslim
seaman. In East Java there benama Masjid Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque. The mosque
has an architecture Tiong Hoa acculturation between culture and nuances of
Islam. Perhaps because it, too, so there is a mosque in the temple complex.
In addition to the statue of Admiral
Cheng Hoo, on the outside there is also a statue of a lion, statues guard cheng
Ho and a souvenir shop. This is called the Lion lion sculpture Kilin. As the
pagoda in general, there is always a lion kilin pair. Male and female. In this
souvenir shop in addition to selling various souvenirs also sells paper and
incense as well as renting out the customary fashion of China. If you want to
feel the sensation of china then could rent the customary fashion and
photographs in the temple area. Feeling in the bamboo curtain.
The area inside the main building of
this temple. This section is entered by the many visitors who want to pray or
ciamsi. Ciamsi ritual is a ritual to predict the fate of a person performed by
a biokong. Here consists of several buildings, including the Shrine God of
Earth, Kyai Juru Mudi Temple and Sam Poo Kong temple is the best course Sam Poo
Kong temple building. This pagoda pagoda most larger than the other. The roof
is comprised of three layers (sam poo kong pagoda image - below). While others
only 2 layers (picture pagoda god of the earth - above). Because sam poo kong
pagoda is the center or main place of worship places that are here.
In the inside / worship area, many of
which can be explored. Just unfortunately I do not have a picture. So not much
that can be written. If you go to this temple, not to not enter into the
inside. Due to many historical and cultural values are very interesting.
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