U N I T 1 : S o u t h e as t A s i an A r t s

UNIT 1: Southeast Asian Arts

Table of Contents

Introduction 3

Review 4

Lesson 1: Arts From Southeast Asia 5 Learning Targets 5 Warm-up 5 Learn about It! 6 Check Your Understanding 11 Hands-On 12 Hearts-On 13

Lesson 2: Drawing Inspired by the Attire of Southeast Asian People 14 Learning Targets 14 Warm-up 15 Learn about It! 15 Check Your Understanding 22 Hands-On 23 Hearts-On 25

Lesson 3: Assembling Southeast Asian Art Inspired Accessories 26 Learning Targets 26 Warm-up 27 Learn about It! 28 Check Your Understanding 33 Hands-On 34 Hearts-On 36

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Lesson 4: Painting the Architectural Wonders of Southeast Asia 37 Learning Targets 37 Warm-up 37 Learn about It! 38 Check Your Understanding 46 Hands-On 47 Hearts-On 49

Lesson 5: Reimagining Southeast Asian Sculptures and Everyday Objects 50 Learning Targets 50 Warm-up 50 Learn about It! 51 Check Your Understanding 57 Hands-On 58 Hearts-On 59

Lesson 6: Southeast Asia Arts and Crafts Exhibit 60 Learning Targets 60 Warm-up 60 Learn about It! 61 Check Your Understanding 67 Hands-On 68 Hearts-On 69

Did You Know? 70

Wrap Up 71

Self-Check 72

Bibliography 75

Glossary 84


GRADE 8

UNIT 1 Southeast Asian Arts

Fig. 1. The eleven countries in Southeast Asia have a varied culture.

Introduction The countries of Southeast Asia can be categorized into mainland countries and island countries. The mainland countries of Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Cambodia can be found in the south of China and India. The more diverse island countries of East Timor, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, and Brunei are surrounded by waters such as the South China Sea, and the Pacific Ocean. In this chapter, you will learn the rich culture, history, and arts of the Southeast Asian natures. You will appreciate how their people are intertwined and united by faith, love, and respect.


Review

In this unit, we will be studying arts and crafts from Southeast Asia. Let us review some useful information about this Asian Region.

● There are eleven countries in Southeast Asia. They are the Philippines, East Timor, Singapore, Malaysia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), Vietnam, Indonesia, Brunei, and Cambodia.

● Southeast Asian countries are tropical with wet and warm weather. ● East Timor, also known as Timor Leste, is a new country and which was part of

Indonesia. ● Southeast Asian practice different religions which include Buddhism, Confucianism,

Islam, and Christianity.


Lesson 1: Arts From Southeast Asia Each country in Southeast Asia boasts of its unique culture, colorful history, and beautiful artworks. From temples to festivities, statues, and performance, all are amazing. This lesson explores some of the most iconic wonders in the region.

Learning Targets

In this lesson, you should be able to: ● identify characteristics of arts and crafts in specific countries in Southeast Asia; ● create a reimagined map of Southeast Asia with the most famous artworks of the

countries discussed; and ● reflects on and derive the mood, idea, or message from selected artifacts and art

objects.

Warm-up

Label the Southeast Asian Map Name the Southeast Asian countries on the map.


Learn about It! The eleven countries of Southeast Asia offer a wide range of artworks and crafts. Let’s take a look at some of the popular arts, crafts, architectural wonders, performances, and festivals from these culturally rich nations. Indonesia Aside from their batik, the Indonesians are known for their Wayang Puppet Theatre. This UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage is popular because of its very detailed puppets, elaborate music and unique form of storytelling which was believed to be coming from the Javas. It has two main forms: the three-dimensional Wayang Klitik which are made of wood and the Wayang Kulit which are made of leather and being projected during shadow plays.

Fig. 1 The Indonesian puppets has two main forms: The Wayang Klitik and Wayang Kulit

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A Wayang Puppet performance requires various artists to present stories of the characters from myths, epics, and tales which were orally transmitted to them by their ancestors. The master puppeteer, called Dalang, is in charge of the movements of the puppets and recites memorized ancient stories, poems, and songs. The singers, on the other hand, sing with the accompaniment of music from bronze instruments and gamelan drums played by the musicians.


Malaysia The Malaysians are known for their colorful kites called the Wau. It was believed that in the past, its sound helped put children to sleep. Flown by farmers to scare birds in the farms, these kites have different types. Among the traditional kites, the biggest and most popular is the Wau Bulan which measures 3.5 meters long and 2.5 meters wide and looks like a crescent moon. Conceived in Sri Wijaya Empire, the folklore character Dewa Muda flown wau with paintings of the cities he conquered to the sky. The kite was his connection to the heavens which gave him strength. Other types include the Wau Kucing which looks like a cat, the Wau Helang (hawk), Wau Merak (peacock), Wau Kapal (boat), Wau Daun (leaf) and others.

Thailand Celebrated at the same time, Thais have two enchanting festivals namely: Loy Krathong Festival of Light and Yi Peng Lantern Festival. Lighted candles float down the river during Loy Krathong while lanterns fly during the Yi Peng Lantern Festival. Like what its name suggests, Loy Krathong makes use of floating banana leaves baskets with lighted candles, incense, and flowers. Believed to honor the water goddess Mae Kongkha, it originated in Sukhothai in the 13th century. With the celebration focuses on the Chao Phraya River, people who want to float krathongs should include small clipping of fingernails or hair and light the candle and incense so their wish will come true.

Figure 2. Thais’ most famous festivals are the Loy Krathong and the Yi Peng. Source: Takeaway [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)]


Chiang Mai is the most popular place in northern Thailand where the Yi Peng festival is being observed. Here, colorful lanterns are displayed. The Thais believe that the releasing of the lanterns to sky honors Buddha, removes bad memories and signifies good future.

Cambodia The Angkor Wat in Cambodia is one of the largest religious structures ever built. Originally built to honor Hindu god Vishnu, this UNESCO World Heritage Site was transformed into a Buddhist temple in the 14th century. With its name literally means temple city, it encompasses 200 hectares of land. Its central tower is 65 meters high and surrounded by smaller towers, walls and 200-meter moat that has a perimeter of 5 kilometers.

Fig. 3 Cambodia’s Angkor Wat is a UNESCO Heritage Site

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Singapore Singapore’s iconic emblem is the Merlion. Located in One Fullerton, this statue designed by Fraser Brunner in 1964 has a lion head and fish tail. Lim Nang Seng sculpted the massive 8.6-meter high symbol which was also the symbol of the Singapore Tourism Board.

According to the legends, a Malay prince named Sang Nila Utama saw a half-fish and half lion creature in the waters of Temasek. This inspired the sanskrit name Singapura which means Lion City. It was also said that the creature protects the country and its inhabitants from potential danger.

Fig. 4 The half-fish and half-lion statue is a national symbol of Singapore.

Source: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)]


Check Your Understanding

Answer the following questions.

1. What are the two main types of Indonesian puppets? 2. What are the two enchanting light festivals in Thailand? 3. What is the national symbol of Singapore?

TRUE OR FALSE

1. The merlion is a mythical creature. 2. The Angkor Wat proves that Asians are religious. 3. The Loy Krathong Festival of Light and Yi Peng Lantern Festival are Christian

festivals. 4. Kites have cultural relevance to the Malaysians. 5. Southeast Asian people are good artists.

Hands-On My Southeast Asian Artwork Map

Materials Needed:

● Bond papers ● pencils ● coloring materials

Directions: Based on what you learned in this lesson, create a map of Southeast Asia featuring the four countries discussed in this lesson. Make sure that you will draw the famous wonders the featured countries.


CRITERIA

Apprentice (0-2 pts)

Novice (3-6 pts)

Master (7-10 pts)

General Criteria

The artist used different lines, shapes, and forms in the artwork.

The artist used different colors and value in the artwork.

The artist made good use of space and texture

The artist showed rhythm, movement, balance, and emphasis in the artwork

The artist showed harmony, unity, variety, and proportion in the artwork.

Content- Specific Criteria

The artwork presented a map of Southeast Asia

The artwork presented the famous wonders of the countries discussed in the lesson

The artwork conveyed a clear message

The artwork is neat and clean

The artwork was finished on time

TOTAL


Key Guide Questions

1. How did you design your artwork? 2. How did you use the elements and principles of arts in your map? 3. What do you feel about this activity? 4. What realizations did you have after finishing the activity?

Hearts-On

Read the feelings and situations listed carefully. Check the corresponding boxes for your answers.

Feelings / Situations

I disagree. I agree. I strongly agree.

Southeast Asia has a rich culture.

Southeast Asian artists and artisans are world class.

The culture, arts, and traditions of the Philippines is connected to its neighboring countries.


Lesson 2: Drawing Inspired by the Attire of Southeast Asian People Southeast Asian countries have colorful traditional costumes and attires. Made from their local fabrics and tapestries, these garments reflect their culture and everyday lives. Let us learn more about their unique clothing.

Learning Targets

In this lesson, you should be able to: ● determine the traditional attire of the people from Southeast Asian nations; ● incorporate the design form, and spirit of Southeast Asian artifacts and objects in one’s

creation; ● derive elements from traditions/history of a community for one’s artwork; and ● appreciate the beauty of Southeast Asian attire.

Warm-up

Newspaper Fashion The class will be divided into four to five groups. Each group will be given scissors, newspapers, and tape. In five minutes, the members the members of the team will dress up their representative with newspapers only. When the time expires, the students will present and explain their work in front of the class.


Learn about It!

Southeast Asian people have a unique sense of fashion. Derived from their rich culture and history, their costumes are very vibrant and colorful. Let us examine some of them. Vietnam The Ao Dai is the national dress of Vietnam. This patterned silk dress is influenced by their French colonizers. Brightly colored and worn over silk pants, it has slits on both sides. Traditionally worn by both men and women, Ao Dai has now been considered a costume for ladies. Though it transformed over the years it remained to be elegant, appealing yet respectful.

Fig. 1 Ao Dai is the national dress of Vietnam.

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Thailand The Chut Thai which means Thai outfit has many types. Thai women have the casual long, tube-styled skirt partnered with long-sleeved collarless blouse called the Ruean Ton; the tube skirt with two front pleats paired with shawl called Chakkri; and the formal attires Siwalai, Boromphiman, Chitlada, Amarin, Chakkraphat, and Dusit.

While the Chut Thai for women has many variations, there is only one formal national outfit for men. The Suea Phraratchathan or “royally-bestowed shirt” has sleeves, collar and fastened by the buttons in front. It can be worn with pants and paired by a suit. Cambodia Sampot is the national garment of Cambodia. Worn both by men and women these pants that look like skirts can be partnered with a shirt or blouse. The Sampot has different types.

One of the most popular types is the Chang Kben which is made of 9 feet long and 3 feet wide fabric wrapped around the waist of the wearer. The Phamuong has floral or geometric patterns with 52 colors and made by 22 needles. Tied around the waist of the user and held by a belt, the Tep Apsara is mostly worn by apsara dancers who use traditional Cambodian arts on their performances.

Fig. 2 Chang Kben is the most popular Cambodian sampot.

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Indonesia One of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the batik is a cultural symbol in Indonesia. These hand-dyed garments are regularly worn by the Indonesians. Depending on the situation or celebration, its design varies. The diversity of its patterns show the rich culture of the country as well as the influences of other countries.

Another traditional attire of Indonesian women is the combination of blouse and dress called the Kebaya. Usually partnered with batik or sarong these garments made out of silk, brocade or cotton are used during special occasions.

Fig. 3 The Kebaya and the batik are the traditional garments of Indonesia.

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Malaysia Malaysian men wear the Baju Melayu. This simple long sleeved shirt can be paired with pants of the same material. One prominent feature of this garment is the Cekak Musang, which is raised collar. Additional accessories can be added such as a hat or a short sarong. The Malaysian women wear the Baju Kurung which means an enclosed dress. This kind of dress is modest, graceful and simple. It has two kinds. Stitched with eel bones design, Baju Kurung Teluk Belanga is collarless. The Baju Kurung Cekak Musang, on the other hand, has a collar.

Fig. 4 The traditional clothing in Malaysia are the Baju Melayu and Baju Kurung.

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Laos Sinh is the traditional tube skirt made of cotton or silk worn by Laotian women. It has different styles and designs and but typically has three components. The waistband which is hidden is called the Hua sinh. The main part called the Phuen sinh is the body of the garment, while the very detailed Tin sinh is the hem.

Fig. 5 Laotian women wear their traditional costume Sinh.

Source: PTD Phonsavan, Phuan Girls, CC BY 3.0 The Laotian men usually wear big pants called Salong. Dyed in different colors it is worn with long white socks, shirts, and shawl. It is used for important occasions.


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Myanmar (Burma) Both Burmese men and women wear the Longyi. This 2-meter garment looks like a sarong. Men’s longyi is sewn and forms a loop which comes in a variety of colors and designed with stripes or cheques. On the other hand, women’s longyi is not sewn and made with bright colors with ornate patterns and unique designs.

Fig. 6 Longyi is the traditional garment of Myanmar.



Answer the following questions: 1. What are the 3 main components of the Sinh of Laos? 2. What is the national dress of Vietnam? 3. How do Thais call their national outfit?

TRUE OR FALSE

1. The Southeast Asian clothing is loud and seductive. 2. Traditional Southeast Asian clothing has many types and variations. 3. The Southeast Asian garments make use of long cloth and fabrics. 4. The culture and history of Southeast Asian nations are evident in their fashion. 5. The people of Southeast Asia know good fashion and design.


Hands-On My Southeast Asian Fashion Design

Materials: Bond paper pencil coloring materials

Directions: Draw your own formal attire based on the designs we studied in this lesson. Do not forget to make good use of the art elements and principles. You will be graded according to the rubrics below.

CRITERIA


Novice (3-6 pts)

Master (7-10 pts)

General Criteria



The artist made good use of space and texture

The artist showed rhythm, movement, balance, and emphasis in the artwork

The artist showed harmony, unity, variety, and proportion in the artwork.


The artwork drew inspiration from the design forms, and spirit of Southeast Asian attires


The artwork displayed elements from traditions/history of Southeast Asian countries

The artwork conveys a clear message

The artwork is neat and clean

The artwork was finished on time

TOTAL

Key Guide Questions

1. How did you design your formal attire? 2. How did you use the elements and principles of arts in your drawing? 3. What influences in Southeast Asian fashion did you include in your work? 4. What realizations did you have after finishing the activity?


Hearts-On Read the feelings and situations listed carefully. Check the corresponding boxes for your answers.

Feelings / Situations

I disagree. I agree. I strongly agree.

The attire reflect the rich history and culture of the Southeast Asian countries.

The attires of Southeast Asia are beautiful and unique.

The attires in the Philippines are connected to its neighboring countries.


Lesson 3: Assembling Southeast Asian Art Inspired Accessories Aside from the colorful and beautiful attires of Southeast Asian people, they are also known for their unique accessories. Let us study some of the popular accessories in this Asian region.

Learning Targets

In this lesson, you should be able to: ● identify the popular accessories in Southeast Asia ; ● incorporate the design form, and spirit of Southeast Asian artifacts and objects in one’s

creation; ● create crafts that can be locally assembled with local materials, guided by local

traditional techniques; and ● reflect on the beauty of Southeast Asian accessories.


Warm-up

Hidden Accessories Find the 10 hidden accessories in the crossword puzzle.


Learn about It!

The traditional clothing of Southeast Asian people is usually matched with shawls, hats, sashes, and scarves. Examine the characteristics of some of them. Songkok One of the most widely used accessories for Southeast Asian men is the songkok which is popular in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Southern Thailand, and Southern Philippines. Believed to be coming from the Muslims, some people argued that it was influenced by the Turkish fez. This cap which is also known in the names peci and kopiah is commonly made from velvet, cotton or black felt. It is highly recommended to wear truncated cone-shaped songkok during special occasions.

Fig. 1 Songkok is a very popular headdress for Southeast Asian men including high officials.


Krama Originally woven by Khmer women, the scarf serves as a national symbol in Cambodia. Made from cotton for the poor and silk for the rich, it once indicated the social class of the user. It is multipurpose and can be used as headgear, belt, bag, hammock, and even swimwear. This checkered scarf can be worn by both men and women. Tudung One of the most controversial headscarves used in Southeast Asia is the Tudung. Also known as the kerudung or jilbab it is an integral part of the Islamic dress code. Muslim women in Indonesia, South Thailand, Malaysia, and Brunei wear it to cover their aurah and to show modesty. The tudung has several types. The selendang is worn to cover the hair. The folded square tudung dakwa is used to cover the chest, neck, and hair. The tudung labuah is donned to cover the whole upper body.

Fig. 3 The use of Tudung was controversial in different places in Southeast Asia.

Source: anuarsalleh, Malaysian girls, CC BY-SA 2.0

In some countries, there are disputes on the use of tudung. In Singapore, Muslim women were prohibited to use it in schools. In Malaysia, there is a headscarf ban on hotel staff. In other parts of Southeast Asia, the Muslim women continue their fight for religious freedom.


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Sabai Also known as the Sbai, or pha biang this shawl is used as breast wrapper. Popular in Cambodia, Thailand and Laos, it can also be worn by men for special occasions. It is a long cloth diagonally covering the chest. It is considered by Cambodians as their national costume tie.

Fig. 4 Shawls are very popular to Southeast Asian women.

Source: Milei.vencel, Kmer Dance., CC BY-SA 3.0 Samping This short sarong is worn by Malaysian men over their Baju Melayu. Wrapped around their waist or hips, it was used to signify the status of the wearer. In the past, its fold indicates whether they are locals or not. Also if it is above the knees, the man is still a bachelor otherwise he is already married. Kerongsang Malay women of Southeast Asia fasten their beautiful blouses and kebayas with kerongsang. These brooches are of different sizes and design are embedded with stones and beads.

It usually comes in a set of three. The biggest one, the mother piece, is called the kerosang ibu. The other two smaller brooches are the children called the kerosang anak.


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Fig. 5 The kebayas of the Southeast Asian women are commonly fastened by kerongsangs.

Conical Straw Hat One of the simplest headdresses in Southeast Asia is the conical straw hat. It can be found in the countries of Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, and Vietnam. It is made of different plant materials such as straw, bamboo and palm leaves and comes with different designs. The conical straw hats are used to protect the wearer from sun and rain. It can be worn with a piece of cloth underneath and with a chin strap to keep it in place.

Fig. 6 One of the simplest headdresses in Southeast Asia is the conical straw hat.

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Akha Headdress Arguably the most elaborate of the Southeast Asian accessories is the headdress of the women of Akha tribe in the mountains of Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. It is made of beads, shells, coins and balls. The design of each headdress vary according to civil and financial status, age and location but typically fall under three main styles: the U lo, U Bya and Phami.

The pointed U lo is composed of highly decorated headband base and a cone-shaped bamboo covered with cloth and ornaments. The U Bya is a flat trapezoid shaped silver headdress with hanging down ornaments. Lastly, the Phima is like a helmet made of beads, coins and buttons.

Fig. 7 The headdress of the Akha women are very elaborate.

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What are the three types of tudung? 1. ________________________ 2. ________________________ 3. ________________________

How do we call the pieces of a kerongsang set? 4. ________________________ 5. ________________________


TRUE OR FALSE

1. The use of tudung shows restraint and decency. 2. Only the Southeast Asian women use adornments. 3. Accessories can indicate social class. 4. The krama can only be used as headgear. 5. The songkok are worn only by the poor Southeast Asian men.

Hands-On

My Akha Inspired Headdress

Materials: bonnet glue stick coins glue gun beads of different colors and sizes needles small colorful balls threads buttons of different colors, sizes and designs Directions: Drawing inspiration from the Akhan headdresses, put designs to your bonnet. You will be graded using the rubric below.

CRITERIA


Novice (3-6 pts)

Master (7-10 pts)

General Criteria

The artist used different lines, shapes and forms in the artwork.


The artist made good use of space and texture.


The artist showed rhythm, movement, balance and emphasis in the artwork.

The artist showed harmony, unity, variety and proportion in the artwork.


The artwork drew inspiration from the design form, and spirit of Akha headdresses.

The artwork is assembled with local materials.

The artwork is made using local traditional techniques.

The artwork is neat and clean.

The artwork was finished on time.

TOTAL

Key Guide Questions

1. How did you design your headdress? 2. How did you use the elements and principles of the arts in your headdress?

3. What do you feel about this activity?

4. What realizations did you have after finishing the activity?


Hearts-On


Feelings / Situations I disagree. I agree. I strongly agree.

Southeast Asian people use different accessories to show their rich history and culture

More than just ornaments, Southeast Asian accessories are national symbols

Southeast Asian accessories in some ways are like the adornments in the Philippines


Lesson 4: Painting the Architectural Wonders of Southeast Asia The Southeast Asia has so many architectural wonders that will leave anyone in awe. This lesson will show you the beauty of some of its famous landmarks.

Learning Targets

In this lesson, you should be able to: ● trace the external (foreign) and internal (indigenous) influences that are reflected in

the design of an artwork and in the making of a craft or artifact; ● reimagine a Southeast Asian architectural wonder through painting ; and ● realize the commonalities and differences of the culture of the Southeast Asian

countries in relation to Philippine culture.

Warm-up

Guess the Southeast Asian Country Make a guess on which Southeast Asian country is described by the following statements.

1. A developed country known to be the Abode of Peace 2. The home of the world's largest religious structure 3. A Roman Catholic country and the newest state in Southeast Asia 4. The world’s largest archipelago 5. A Buddhist country with Vientiane as its capital 6. A multicultural country from the Malay Kingdom 7. The second biggest state in Southeast Asia 8. The lion city-state 9. The country formerly known as Siam 10. The setting of the musical Miss Saigon


Learn about It!

Aside from the famous Angkor Wat, Southeast Asia has more architectural wonders. This man made marvels both old and new prove the artistry of its people. Let us examine some of them. Borobudur, Indonesia A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Borobudur is considered the world’s largest Buddhist temple covering 2,500 m² of land . Located at Java, Indonesia, it is decorated with reliefs and sculptures of Buddha. It has a central dome made with pyramid base, cone trunk and topped by a stupa.

It is believed that the three partitions of the central dome represents the universe according to Buddhist beliefs. The pyramid base represents the kamadhatu or sphere of desires. The cone trunk is the rupadhatu which is sphere of forms where one renounces desires. Lastly, the stupa is the arupadhatu where there is no more form nor name.

Fig. 1 The Borobudur is the world’s largest Buddhist temple.

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Ayutthaya, Thailand Founded in 1350, the remains of the ancient city of Ayutthaya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once one of the most prosperous urban areas, it was the Siamese Kingdom’s second capital. In 1767, it was raided and burned by the Burmese army which forced its people to evacuate. It was never restored but the ruins in the 14.84 km² which includes tall prangs and monasteries remind the people of its ancient splendor. Sukhothai, Thailand Another UNESCO World Heritage Site in Thailand is the historic town of Sukhothai. Known to be the capital of the Siamese Kingdom in the 13th and 14th centuries, it was the cradle of Thai culture which was attributed to whom they consider the Founding Father of the Thai Nation, King Ramkhamhaeng. Once called the “Dawn of Happiness” Sukhothai produced many artworks such as sculptures, paintings and decorations. Its artists had their own technique in creating masterpieces giving way to the birth of the so called “Sukhothai style”. Nowadays, the 70 kilometers Historical Park can still be visited where you can find 193 ruins which include 26 temples and palace relics.

Fig. 2 Sukhothai was the capital of the Siamese Kingdom.

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Shwezigon Pagoda, Myanmar The Shwezigon Pagoda is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Myanmar. Completed in 1086, this cylindrical temple is the inspiration of other Buddhist structure in the country. It features a stupa sitting on square terraces that forms like a pyramid. Its entrance has chinthes guarding the statues of Nats, Thagyamin, and Buddha. The golden color of the temple is because of the 30,000 copper plates added to the structure in 1983 to 1984 to cover it. Around the main temple several shrines, and religious buildings can be found.

Fig. 3 The golden color of the Shwezigon Pagoda came from copper plates.

Source: David.Clay.Photography, Shwezigon Pagoda, Bagan, CC BY-SA 4.0 Luang Prabang, Laos Located in northern Laos, Luang Prabang fuses traditional, Lao urban and colonial architecture. Once the capital of the Lan Xang Kingdom, this UNESCO World Heritage Site features wooden structures and temples made of stone. It has traditional Lao houses made out of indigenous techniques and colonial materials. There are also colonial buildings built with bricks and commonly have balconies. Formerly known as Muang Sua and Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang’s current name was inspired by the statue of Buddha offered to them by Cambodians. Another wonderful thing about this town is that it preserved the natural environment that surrounds this historic place.


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Prambanan Temple Compounds, Indonesia Known to be the home of the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, the structures in this UNESCO World Heritage Site were built in as early as the 8th century. The compound consists of more than 500 different temples such as the Lumbung Temple, Sewu Temple, Bubrah Temple and the Loro Jonggrang. The temples in the compound were adored by reliefs and stone carvings. Surrounded by hundreds of shrines, it shows the ingenuity of ancient Java architecture.

Fig. 4 The Prambanan Temple Compounds is the home of the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia.

Source: Masgatotkaca, Main shrine of Prambanan temples, CC BY-SA 3.0 Aside from the historic landmarks, Southeast Asia is also known for its unique modern architecture. Take a look on some of present day wonders.


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Cau Vang, Vietnam The 150 meter long and 5 meter wide Cau Vang or Golden Bridge in Central Vietnam wows many visitors from around the world. The curved bridge is held by two giant hands which evokes the image of golden strip being pulled by the hands of God. Purposely decorated with moss and cracks, the hands were made to look aged. The bridge itself was built with steel, fiberglass, timber, and wire mesh.

Fig. 5 Vietnam’s Cau Vang features two hands.

Source: Trung Le, Golden Bridge (Vietnam), CC BY 2.0 Constructed above sea level, it gives the visitors a view of the Ba Na Mountain. It gives the illusion of walking in the sky.


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Petronas Twin Towers, Malaysia Once called as the tallest structure in the world, the 451.9 metres high Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia is an architectural wonder. The 88 storey buildings were completed in 1998 and served as headquarters of Malaysia’s national petroleum company. Made of steel concrete, each tower has 16 large columns to support it. The Muslim faith is evident on design of the buildings. Each has five tiers that represents the pillars of Islam while the masts look like the minaret and star of Islam. The two towers are joined by a two-story bridge on the 41st and 42nd floors.

Fig. 6 The Petronas Towers was once called the tallest building in the world.

Source: Future Sound of Kuala Lumpur, Petronas Towers (4), CC BY 2.0



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Gardens by the Bay, Singapore The futuristic 101-hectare Gardens by the Bay in Singapore boasts of its Avatar-like artificial supertrees, 35-metre-tall indoor forest waterfall and a flower dome in which in 2015, received the title “World’s Largest Greenhouse” from Guinness World Records. This architectural wonder which opened its doors to visitors in 2012 is home to more than 1 million plants. The garden has a grove with 25 to 50 meters high funnel shaped canopies known as supertrees. These supertrees serve as exhaust and provide solar energy to the place and provide shelter to 159,000 ferns, vines and orchids. Several bridges called skywalks also connect the supertrees which give the visitors a view of the garden.

Fig. 7 The Gardens by the Bay houses more than 1 million plants.

Source: Shiny Things., Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore - 20120712-02, CC BY 2.0

The large domes in the garden were made of 6,000 glass panels, steel gridshell and arches. There are no columns inside the domes. Inside, the temperature is controlled to ensure the best condition for the plants.



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Marina Bay Sands, Singapore A few meters away from the Gardens by the Bay is another famous landmark in SIngapore, the Marina Bay Sands. It is a hotel, museum, theater, mall, park, rolled into one. It has 55 floors on each of the three towers which are connected by a 340-metre long boat-shaped SkyPark. An infinity pool, the highest and the longest with 150 meters in length, can also be found on the Sky Park. It gives the visitors a view of Singapore’s cityscape. The hotel boasts of its indoor canal meanders in which guests can ride a sampan to explore the waters surrounded by shops. The architects also made use of natural light to illuminate the hotel by using glass structure. Its theater on the other hand features international acts and western musicals.



Answer the following questions:

1. What are the former names of Luang Prabang? 2. What are the Buddhist parts of the universe that were represented in the tiers of

Borobudur central dome? TRUE OR FALSE

1. The Garden by the Bay shows the love of Singaporeans to nature. 2. The Petronas towers show features the faith of Malaysians. 3. The Shwezigon Pagoda shows that early people fight because of religion. 4. Traditional and foreign elements can be fused in architectural design. 5. Southeast Asian architectural designs are admired all around the world.


Hands-On My Reimagined Southeast Asian Architectural Wonder

Materials:

● bond paper ● pencil ● coloring and painting materials

Directions: Reimagine your favorite Southeast Asian architectural wonder through painting. Your work must feature foreign and indigenous influences. Also, show some commonalities and differences of your chosen structure to Philippine architecture. You will be graded based on the rubric below.

CRITERIA


Novice (3-6 pts)

Master (7-10 pts)

General Criteria

The artist used different lines, shapes and forms in the artwork.







The artwork shows foreign influences in architecture.

The artwork shows indigenous influences in architecture.

The artwork features commonalities to Philippine architecture.

The artwork features differences to Philippine architecture.

The artwork is neat and was finished on time.

TOTAL

Key Guide Questions

1. How are foreign and indigenous influences reflected on your chosen architectural wonder?

2. What are its commonalities and differences to the Philippine architecture? 3. What do you feel about this activity? 4. What realizations did you have after finishing the activity?


Hearts-On



The traditional architectural designs of Southeast Asian landmarks show the rich history and culture of the region.

The modern architectural wonders in Southeast Asia show a good fusion of local and foreign designs.

The architectural designs in the Philippines are connected to the designs of tits neighboring countries.


Lesson 5: Reimagining Southeast Asian Sculptures and Everyday Objects The Southeast Asians are very good sculptors. Lots of statues were created in honor of their gods and deities as well as their famous personalities. In this lesson you will learn more about their unique style of sculpture.

Learning Targets

In this lesson, you should be able to: ● determine the relationship of the development of crafts in specific countries in

Southeast Asia, according to functionality, traditional specialized expertise and availability of resources;

● reimagine a famous Southeast Asian sculpture or everyday object; and ● appreciate the beauty of Southeast Asian sculptures and everyday objects.

Warm-up

Human Sculpture

Divided into five groups, the learners will form a human sculpture of the objects the teacher will tell.

Some suggested items are:

1. sleeping man in bed 2. newly wed couple 3. a drummer with his drum set 4. family dinner 5. a sculptor with his masterpiece


Learn about It!

Aside from Singapore’s Merlion and reliefs and statues in Angkor Wat, Borobudur, Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, many religious sculptures, traditional decorations, and everyday objects prove the artistry of Southeast Asian artists and artisans. Let us learn more about some of the popular works. Phra Bang One of Southeast Asia’s most coveted statues is Phra Bang. It was given to the founder of Laos, Fa Ngum, by the Angkor Kingdom of Cambodia. Known to give protection and a symbol of leadership in the country, it was passed on different rulers and colonizers of Laotians. On different occasions, it was possessed by the Thais during their invasion. This golden sculpture with 83 centimeters in height continues to amaze its viewers. Every third day of Lao New Year, it is purified by water in a yearly procession on the Wat Maï Temple courtyard.

Fig. 1 The Phra Bang is one of the most coveted statues in Southeast Asia.


Phra Phuttha Saiyat Known to its more popular name the reclining Buddha, this statue is a popular sculpture in Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkhalaram temple, Thailand. It is the largest Buddha in Thailand which is 15 meters in height and 46 meters in length. It is said that it was the position of Sidharta Gautama Buddha when he died called the “Sleeping Lion Posture”. A noticeable feature of this golden Buddha is its enormous feet. They are five meters long and three meters high. They are ornamented with 108 mother of pearl segments with inscriptions of the lakshanas.

Fig. 2 The Phra Phuttha Saiyat is the largest Buddha statue in Thailand.

Source: Dennis Jarvis from Halifax, Canada, Thailand 3221 - Reclining Buddha (3676106759), CC BY-SA 2.0


Loro Blonyo The ‘Inseparable Couple’ or Loro Blonyo is a pair of small statues representing the husband and wife in Indonesia. Seated side by side, they are usually dressed with batik or Java costumes. They were believed to bring positive vibes. These cultural gems which are products of the fusion of Islam, Hindu, Buddhist, and ancient Java faith, can still be found everywhere. According to stories, the female statue represents Dewi Sri, goddess of fertility. On the other hand, the male statue symbolizes Sadono, Sri’s husband. Their story was the inspiration in the creation of the sculptures.

Fig. 3 The Loro Blonyo is believed to bring positive vibes.


Dong Son Drums One of the most famous artifacts in Southeast Asia, the Dong Son drums are remnants of the ancient Dong Son farmers and sailors of Northern Vietnam. Dated back between 600 BC and 200 AD, they are ornamented with friezes of boats, birds, animals, clouds, thunder, and human figures. They are commonly 27 inches in diameter with around rim, straight sides and foot turned outward. Their flat top tympan has the starburst design with radiating spikes. Many Dong Son drums are being excavated in Southeast Asia. Its bronze body made it more durable and bestowed prestige to owners. Meanwhile, the designs of the musical instruments prove the artistry of Southeast Asians.

Fig. 4 Dong Son drums are dated back between 600 BC to 200 AD.

Source: Bình Giang, Dong Son bronze drum, marked as public domain, more details on Wikimedia Commons

Ukiran halus and Ukirankasar With the technique passed through generations, wood carving is very popular in Malaysia. The Ukiran halus or fine carving are used in smaller objects such as reliefs, dagger handles, cupboard tops, and bed heads. The Ukirankasar, on the other hand, is for larger furniture, windows, roofs, and pillars. Cengal is the preferred type of wood of the carvers.


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The design of the carved woods vary. It can be extending clouds, quotes from Quoran, or plants. The carvers make sure that all are evenly distributed, balanced and a central motif should be followed. Also, no images of animals and human are depicted in their work following the principles of Islam. The process of carving has several stages. Before chiseling, the design must be traced and outlined. The unwanted parts will be cut out before designs can be carved using different tools. Lastly, with the use of emery paper, the carved works will be polished. Benjarong The Benjarong is colorful Thai porcelain, appreciated in the world because of its beautiful gold mask and geometric designs of different colors. Literally means five colors, nowadays it uses three to eight colors on its ornaments. The ceramics can be plates, cups, covered bowls or coffee sets. Originated from the Ming Dynasty, it was exclusively used by the royalties and aristocrats. Nowadays, it is a common decoration in hotels and souvenir from the country.

Fig. 5 Benjarong were once made only for royalties and aristocrats.

Source: Bjoertvedt, Benjarong Thai 19th cent Ayuthaya porcelain Jim Thompson Museum IMG 7110, CC BY-SA 4.0


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Lacquerware Myanmar is known for their world class lacquerware. Made from the sap of thitsi and ash, combined with bamboo and horse hair, the country produce not only food bowls and jewelry boxes but accessories as well. The process of creating lacquerwares is complex. The putting together of materials and drying must be repeated at least five times. In fact, a colorful lacquerware can be completed in months. This made them expensive yet high quality.

Fig. 6 Myanmar is known for quality lacquerware.

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Answer the following questions: 1. Who are the two characters depicted in Loro Blonyo? 2. Who is the founder of Laos? 3. In which country can we find the Phra Phuttha Saiyat? 4. The Benjarong is from what Southeast Asian country? 5. What are the steps in carving wood the Malaysian Ukiran halus and Ukirankasar way?

Enumerate and arrange in chronological order the steps in carving wood the Malaysian Ukiran halus and Ukirankasar way? (6-10)


Hands-On My Reimagined Southeast Asian Sculpture/Everyday Object

Materials: clay watercolor

Directions: Mold your version of Southeast Asian sculpture or everyday object. Make sure that the important elements of the artwork are present in your masterpiece. You will be graded based on the rubric below.

CRITERIA


Novice (3-6 pts)

Master (7-10 pts)

General Criteria







The artwork is inspired by a Southeast Asian sculpture or everyday object.

The artwork shows important


elements of the original artwork.

The artwork features clear details.

The artwork is neat and clean.

The artwork is finished on time.

TOTAL

Key Guide Questions 1. Which Southeast Asian sculpture or everyday object served as your inspiration? 2. Why did you choose the particular artwork? 3. What important elements did you include on your work ? 4. What do you feel about this activity? 5. What realizations did you have after finishing the activity?

Hearts-On



Southeast Asian arts are functional

Southeast Asian artists use effective traditional techniques and local materials

Philippine sculptures and everyday objects are somehow similar to the works from its neighboring countries


Lesson 6: Southeast Asia Arts and Crafts Exhibit In the following meetings, you will be mounting an exhibit of your artworks inspired by Southeast Asian arts. Let us have a quick review and know about the countries in the region as we plan and put up the displays.

Learning Targets

In this lesson, you should be able to: ● analyze the elements and principles of art in the production of arts and crafts inspired

by the cultures of Southeast Asia; ● mount an exhibit using completed Southeast Asian-inspired arts and crafts in an

organized manner; and ● appreciates the beauty of Southeast Asian arts and crafts.

Warm-up Name the Flag Guess the countries each flag represents.


Learn about It! Southeast Asian art is widely influenced by religion. It is very evident with the temples, mosques, shrines, and places of worship scattered on the countries in the region. These structures are massive and tall and occupy a large piece of land. Though some of them are not functioning anymore, their grandeur can still be seen on their ruins. Most of the sculptures in Southeast Asia represent the gods and deities of the religion. The statues of Hindu god Vishnu and Buddha are common sights in this region, most especially in the mainland countries where Hinduism and Buddhism are very prevalent. Commonly plated with gold such as the reclining Buddha and the Phra Bang, these icons show how the faithful give importance to them. The Islamic faith is very evident on how the people from islands of Southeast Asia dress. They are very conservative. The use of tudung is very popular among Muslim women. The use of human and animal images, on the other hand, are avoided by their artists as a sign of respect to Allah. The remains of early civilizations prove that early Southeast Asians already have their own culture and traditions. The numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Angkor Wat, Borobudur, and Sukhothai are proof that they are treasures that should be preserved. Aside from the famous ancient landmarks, the Southeast Asian countries create names in the world by building modern infrastructures. The wonders like the Petronas Towers and Garden by the Bay prove that the region is ready for globalization. The unique accessories worn by the locals show their love for ornaments and fashion. The likes of Akha women’s headdress presents culture and tradition in an amazing way. The Kramas, on the other hand, tells the history and the story of the Cambodians. The everyday objects in Southeast Asia are very popular around the world. The Benjarang


continues to be awe people with its intricate design. While the Lacquerwares of Myanmar proves that quality takes time. Though the people of Southeast Asia continue to preserve ancient forms of performing arts, they still enjoy watching performances with western influence. The UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Wayang Klitik and Wayang Kulit continue to amuse locals and tourists. The performances from international productions in Marina Bay Sands, on the other hand, provide alternative entertainment to those with western taste. There are lots of things that can be said about the arts in Southeast Asia, but their flags themselves are works of art that show their identity. Let us examine these national symbols and know more about the countries they represent. Cambodia The triband flag of the Cambodians features the essential colors of the ancient Khmer Empire. The blue bands in the upper on the lower part of the flag symbolizes royalty, brotherhood, unity, and cooperation. The red band in the middle represents the primary religion of the country which is Buddhism. It also signifies the bravery of their people. The historic Angkor Wat is placed on top of the red band which shows how important the structure to the Cambodians. Colored with white, it symbolizes purity.

Fig. 1 The Cambodian flag features the Angkor Wat.

Source: Draw new flag by User:េទព_សុវ�ចិ�ត, Flag of Cambodia, CC0 1.0


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Laos On December 2, 1975, Laos started using their flag that we know today. It has three colors. The white circle in the middle symbolizes the moon that shines over the historic river of Mekong. The red stripes on the upper and lower part of the flag represent the blood their ancestors shed just to have freedom. The blue band on the center represents the country’s wealth. Malaysia The Malaysians modeled their flag from the national symbol of the United States of America. The seven red stripes and seven white stripes represent the 14 states Malay states. The golden star and moon represent the dominant religion of Islam, the blue rectangle symbolizes unity.

Fig. 2 The Malaysian national symbol drew inspiration from the American flag.

Source: SKopp, Zscout370 and Ranking Update, Flag of Malaysia, marked as public domain, more details on Wikimedia Commons

Brunei The flag of Brunei features its coat of arms in the center. The yellow with black and white stripes in the background represents the sultan and the chief minister respectively. The red components in crest include hands, wings, royal umbrella, flag, and the Muslim crescent. The wings symbolize justice, peace, and prosperity while the hands the mandate of the


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government to serve and protect. Arabic words were written on the crescent on top of the nation’s name, saying "Always in service with God's guidance”. Vietnam Featuring a golden star in the middle of the red flag, the national symbol Vietnam has cultural meaning. The five points of the star symbolize the social classes in the socialist nation namely: intellectuals, workers, peasants, youths and soldiers. Red, on the other hand, symbolizes the revolutionary bloodshed.

Fig. 3 The points of the star in Vietnam flag represents the working groups of the socialist country.

Source: See File history below for details., Flag of Vietnam, marked as public domain, more details on Wikimedia Commons

Thailand The Thai flag has three colors: red, white and blue. White symbolizes Buddhism, blue the monarchy and red for the blood of life. Indonesia The flag of Indonesia features color red on top of white. It has a simple meaning red symbolizes body while white is for the soul.


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Myanmar The Burmese flag has a white star on top of the colors yellow, green and red. The yellow symbolizes solidarity, red for courage and green is wealth.

Fig. 4 The Burmese flag has a white star in the center.

Source: See File history below for details., Flag of Myanmar, marked as public domain, more details on Wikimedia Commons

Singapore The Singaporean flag has a moon and five stars on the red band of a two-colored flag. The White crescent symbolizes the country as a new nation while the stars represent the virtues of justice, democracy, equality, progress, and peace. The red band stands for brotherhood, while white is for unity.

Fig. 5 The Singaporean flag has a crescent and five stars.

Source: Various, Flag of Singapore, marked as public domain, more details on Wikimedia Commons


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East Timor In 2002, a new flag was used by the new country, East Timor. The yellow and black triangles represent prior colonial history and obscurantism respectively. The white star stands for peace while red reminds them of their struggle for liberty.

Fig. 6 The flag of East Timor has two triangles.

Source: anonymous, Flag of East Timor, marked as public domain, more details on Wikimedia Commons


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Answer the following questions:

1. What colors are present in the Cambodian flag? 2. What objects can be found on the blue panel of the Malaysian flag?

TRUE OR FALSE

1. The crescent in Singapore’s flag symbolizes the muslim faith. 2. The socialist rulership is evident on the Vietnamese flag. 3. Southeast Asians are religious people. 4. Cambodians are proud of the Angkor Wat. 5. Brunei is an Islamic country.


Hands-On Southeast Asian Art Exhibit

Directions: Present the previous works of the class in an exhibit. Make sure that everyone has a work on the display. Mount the artworks on stable panels. Put labels. Be ready to answer the questions of your guests. Invite your family, teachers, and friends. You will be graded based on the rubric below.

CRITERIA


Novice (3-6 pts)

Master (7-10 pts)

General Criteria

The artist used different types of lines such as straight, curved, and zigzag in the artwork.

The artist used different shapes in the artwork.

The artist used varied colors in the artwork.

The artist showed texture in the artwork.

The artist used contrast or emphasis in the artwork.


The artworks displayed came from different students.

The artworks were mounted on stable panels.

The artworks are clearly labeled.


The artworks are explained to the guests.

The culture of the Southeast Asian nations are highlighted on the exhibit.

TOTAL

Key Guide Questions

1. What do you feel about this activity? 2. What realizations did you have after finishing the activity?

Hearts-On



The Southeast Asian arts are unique.

The Southeast Asian artists are world class.

I am proud to be a Filipino, I am proud to be Southeast Asian.


Did You Know?

Fig. The ASEAN logo

Source: Sidney KH, Khmerasean, CC BY-SA 4.0

The 10 countries from Southeast Asia namely: Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, and Brunei are members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that promotes stability, peace, prosperity, and security.


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Wrap Up

What characteristics of their artworks do the Southeast Asian countries share? Write your answer inside the big circle.


Self-Check

Skills

I CANNOT

I ALMOST CAN

I CAN I _______________ analyze elements and principles of art in the production of arts and crafts inspired by the cultures of Southeast Asia.

I ___________________ appreciate the artifacts and art objects in terms of their utilization and their distinct use of art elements and principles.

I ________________ identify characteristics of arts and crafts in specific countries in Southeast Asia.

I _________________ reflect on and derive the mood, idea, or message from selected artifacts and art objects.

I ________________ incorporate the design form, and spirit of Southeast Asian artifacts and objects.

I _________________ derive elements from traditions/history of a community.

I _______________ create crafts that can be locally


assembled with local materials, guided by local traditional techniques. I __________________ trace the external (foreign) and internal (indigenous) influences that are reflected in the design of an artwork and in the making of a craft or artifact.

I ____________________ show the commonalities and differences of the culture of the Southeast Asian countries in relation to Philippine culture.

I ___________________ show the relationship of the development of crafts in specific countries in Southeast Asia, according to functionality, traditional specialized expertise and availability of resources.

I ___________________ mount an exhibit using completed Southeast Asian-inspired arts and crafts in an organized manner.


I am good at ________________________

because ______________________________

I am planning to ______________________________

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2.

3.

I need to improve on ______________________________

because ______________________________

I am planning to ______________________________

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Glossary

Buddhism is a religion that follows the teachings of Buddha.

Heritage is an inherited possession.

Hinduism is an Indian religion popular in Southeast Asia.

Islam is the monotheistic religion of muslims.

Java is an island in Indonesia.

Shrine is a holy place.

Temple is a place of worship.


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