Mosques of Indonesia

**genghis61** · 18-02-2010, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by kingwilly

ok, I'll bite.

Originally Posted by crazyswede

Odd interest this one ..

What is odd about an interest in a particular genre of architecture ?

nothing imho; just back from KL and for a couple of days we walked the 'heritage trail'. What surprised me was how many of the 'traditional-style' buildings were actually designed by English architects and are a reflection of various imported styles - Moor, Indian, Arabian and not based on older/existing Malaysian architecture.

Previous visit I'd stayed near the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, in my ignorance thought this was a classic piece of trad architecture, turns out designed by an Englishman, AC Norman, who used influences from various other cultures.

Damned colonists!

**Bangyai** · 18-02-2010, 08:59 PM

Never made it to Indonesia so thanks for the pics. Knew an Indonesian girl once though........very nice.

**kingwilly** · 18-02-2010, 11:05 PM

What surprised me was how many of the 'traditional-style' buildings were actually designed by English architects and are a reflection of various imported styles - Moor, Indian, Arabian and not based on older/existing Malaysian architecture

Actually not just archetecture, but a number of areas of the religious influences in indonesia (I do not know about malaysia, I'm afraid) are imported from same places. There is some debate at the moment as to various aspects value, religious or cultural, imported or necessary.

Thaiguy · 21-02-2010, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by shunpike

Interesting stuff KW, thanks for posting these. I'm not a "god" man, but ye gods have inspired some interesting architecture over cultures and time.

Good Post KW , enjoyed it even though it makes me angry again to see the extravagance of the buildings in most cases.
I detest religions in general - all I ever see are rich buildings , rich priests ,"holy" men and poor people? Can't imagine any true "God" demanding this?- it is all about power for men.

**kingwilly** · 21-02-2010, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by Thaiguy

Originally Posted by shunpike

Interesting stuff KW, thanks for posting these. I'm not a "god" man, but ye gods have inspired some interesting architecture over cultures and time.

Good Post KW , enjoyed it even though it makes me angry again to see the extravagance of the buildings in most cases.
I detest religions in general - all I ever see are rich buildings , rich priests ,"holy" men and poor people? Can't imagine any true "God" demanding this?- it is all about power for men.

I hear your point, cannot disagree, though I do love the arts for the arts sake. These buildings, in my opinion are that.

Yesterday I drove MrsKW to work, usually takes an hour, but early in the morning only took 25 minutes.

I was surprised to see that the clock on the car read the distance as only 12 kms. We passed 16 mosques along that route !

**kingwilly** · 21-02-2010, 08:27 AM

This is a mosque on the way to MrsKW's work. It's near permata hijau in south jakarta

Rather tall minaret.

**kingwilly** · 21-02-2010, 08:29 AM

But I love the colour of this mosque, near Simprug. Bright green with a silver rooftop. Unfortunately, by the time I found a way around that fence to get a picture with the whole mosque in it, the wonderful dark clouds had moved on and the pictures I took were very bland with a monotonous grey/white sky.

**natalie8** · 21-02-2010, 06:15 PM

It still looks good. Great thread idea, kw. I like alot of the mosques in southern Thailand and someof the ones here. The only thing with the ones here is that they're all new. Quite a few of them are very lavish, though.

**barbaro** · 22-02-2010, 03:53 PM

Nice pics, KW.

I have always liked the architecture of Mosques, and the domes and minarets.

**mr Fred** · 05-03-2010, 02:19 PM

[quote=WujouMao;1323516]
seems like an exact copy of the Blue Mosque i saw in Shah Alam, Malaysia

Originally Posted by WujouMao

Blue Mosque, Shar Alam

I got married there.

**mr Fred** · 05-03-2010, 02:24 PM

Inside a posh mosque

**mr Fred** · 05-03-2010, 02:28 PM

This was the mosque in my old village.

**kingwilly** · 08-03-2010, 02:58 PM

A really beautiful mosque opposite the Pan pacific plaza/mall.

**slackula** · 08-03-2010, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by kingwilly

Rather tall minaret.

A maxaret as it were..

**mr Fred** · 08-03-2010, 08:01 PM

This mosque in in Banjaranegara, Central java.

**kingwilly** · 09-03-2010, 08:05 AM

wow, that's a really nice one. It almost looks like a university grounds.

a small country one.

This mosque was purpose built for the housing community that was put in for the workers at the Labuan Power station. (in background)

**kingwilly** · 09-03-2010, 08:13 AM

this is outside Pandeglang

But in Pandegland city itself is this big bugger.

**kingwilly** · 09-03-2010, 08:21 AM

a colourful mosque in between Labuan and Pandeglang.

**natalie8** · 12-03-2010, 10:45 AM

I love it!

**kingwilly** · 30-06-2010, 10:25 AM

I found one near where I am staying.

**natalie8** · 30-06-2010, 10:29 AM

None of your pics are showing. Is it only for me?

**kingwilly** · 30-06-2010, 10:30 AM

Fixed, (sorry)

Still figuring out how to post pics on this forum.

**Yemen** · 30-06-2010, 10:44 AM

Good Thread. Mrs.KW said anyone could enter a Mosque, does this include females?

**kingwilly** · 30-06-2010, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by Yemen

Good Thread. Mrs.KW said anyone could enter a Mosque, does this include females?

I'll answer.

Yes, male or female is fine. The only restriction is to leave your shoes at the door. You are allowed to wander where ever you like inside. It is only during the prayer times that male and females have to be separated. (and only if you are going to pray do you need to wash your hands, feet and face).

Conservative dress is required or a light coloured sayong/dressing gown can be loaned from the larger mosques. (ie no bare legs, shoulders or arms)

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