HONG KONG (2) - The Peak, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

Day 2 at Hong Kong.
Morning we were at Ngong Ping (Lantau Island).  See link here.

(photo by Seng Choon Song) Tian Tan Buddha Statue, Ngong Ping 360

After lunch at the Po Lin Monastery's restaurant, off we return back to meet with the rest for the next destination, The Peak and Madame Tussauds' wax museum.

As it was a public holiday (dumpling festival), it was packed at the viewing station.

Light display - 'Smiley'

As the sun goes down, lights down in the city come alive.

Above video is a light display from one of the buildings.

(Photo by Tony Ngcs.)  Night view from the Peak.

(Photo by Seng Choon Song)

After the long queue to get the tram
here we are outside the station.




















At Madame Tussauds wax museum.  A noticed and in my humble opinion a few of the wax figurines do not resemble the celebrities.

With Einstein

With Amithabachan.

Astro Boy

Aaron Kwok as the Bull Demon King

Ngong Ping 360, Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Success on our second attempt (the first time we went there it was near the closing time).  The magnificent Tian Tan Buddha near Po Lin Monastery.

 Ngong Ping 360 has several attractions - cable car (5.7 km), cultural village, Tian Tan Buddha statue (situated beside the Po Lin Monastery, etc.

 The above 2 photos are taken from the inside of the crystal cable car.  We opted to go to Ngong Ping by using the standard cable car while using the crystal cable car during the return journey.

 View of surrounding from the Buddha statue.

From fair to tan. Belongs to whom?

AMAZING THAI CULTURAL EVENING

Firstly a thank you to my sister for inviting me to "Amazing Thai Cultural Evening" held at Dewan Sri Pinang, Georgetown, Penang.

The birth of the civilization and culture of the Thai people is depicted in dances from the different regions example north and central.

The Penang Thai Consulate General giving her speech.

A photo of the dancers depicting a scene from one of the dynasty.

Group photo - Thai High Commissioner, Consulate General, dancers, musicians, staffs & crews.

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Below are some video clips or links of the dancers depicting the various scenes.

And here is the link to the video depicting Lord Narayanan coming down to earth and the work & dedication of the King of Thailand for his people. Click here

And here is another link to another video. Click here.

(An event organised by Royal Thai Embassy Kuala Lumpur; Royal Thai Consulate General Penang; Thai Foundation in corporation with Penang State Tourism Development and Culture)