Saturday, June 30, 2012

The Glory of Masjid Agung Banten


Masjid Agung Banten is located in Banten Lama village, strict Kasemen, Serang, Banten Province, it is about 10 km north of Serang. Traveling from Terminal Pakupatan, Serang, leading to the location of the mosque took about half an hour. An historic site, the Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin, the son of Sunan Gunung Jati, circa 1552-1570 AD Apart from being the object of pilgrimage tours (there are the tombs of the sultanate of Banten), the Masjid Agung Banten is also an educational and historical sites. By visiting this mosque, visitors can witness the historic heritage of the Islamic empire in Punjab in the 16th century AD, and see the unique architectural style which is a blend of Hindu Javanese, Chinese, and Europeans.






The History of Tanjung Kait Pagoda


Tanjung Kait pagoda is located in Tanjung Anom Village, village of Tanjung Kait, Mauk district, Tangerang Regency, Banten Province. Pagoda was built in 1792 AD is also referred to as the Shrine Tjoe Soe Kong. According to the local community, since 1960 AD a lot of people who come to worship and pray to the temple, both from domestic and from abroad. Apart from being a place of prayer and prayer, this temple is also believed to be the perfect place to predict the fate. Tanjung Kait has a pagoda springs (wells) that had hundreds of years old and is the source of life for surrounding communities. This fountain water is not discharged even if taken continuously in large numbers. Many visitors who come to take water wells, because it is trusted that contains a lot of blessings for those who use it.