The yellow domed structure looks beautiful even from a
distance. The fluttering flags, strolling horses and guards in their uniform further
accentuate the elegance of the Istana Negara, the National Palace. Istana
Negara is the official residence of the King of Malaysia who is the head of the
state. The king is referred as Yang DiPertuan Agong in Malaysia.
Sprawling over 97 hectares, this palace has 22 domes and was
built in 2011. The complex has three portions- royal component, administration
component and formal component. The old
palace was built in 1928 and was replaced by this new one. The old palace was
converted into the royal museum in 2013 and is known as old Istana Negara.
While visitors aren’t allowed to enter the premises of
Istana Negara, one can stroll outside the gates and have a view of the
beautiful structure. Guard of change is a ceremonial process that happens twice a
day outside the palace. Decked in Malay attire, the guards can be seen marching
and also parading on horses. This is a way to display their old traditions and
customs to the visitors. The timings for the same are 10 AM and 3 PM, and is a
wonderful ceremony one can experience in Kuala Lumpur.
Looks cool :)
ReplyDeleteIt's quite an elegant structure.
DeleteAll that yellow does stand out. And that's a nice shade of yellow.
ReplyDeleteYeah, the yellow gives elegance to the structure.
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