went to visit Old St. Paul..It is believed to be the most breathtaking beautiful church in NZ. Wellington most famous tourist attraction - A New Zealand's icon - unique Gothic Church which has 100 yrs of history - constructed entirely from native timbers, the interior is enhanced by exquisite stained glass windows as well as stunning wood carvings. It has also named as the most romantic church, thus a well-loved venue for weddings, concerts and recitals...
--> at the nave of Old St. Paul
--> magnificent interior stained-glass windows
--> the pulpit - carved English oak commemorates Premier Richard John Seddon
--> The Baptismal Font
--> the church exterior
After taking lotsa pics at St Paul, we popped in to the Archives New Zealand. It was boring though as we were not that interested in looking the Treaty of Waitangi.
>> With Elun & poh Yee at Archives NZ
>> Still in Archives- snapshot with excellent artwork
After having lunch at Subway,we headed to Parliament Tour~*
Before heading into the noble Parliment building, I grab the chance to snap pic with the Beehive which on the left and Parliament House at the back, New Zealand Flag and the Statue of Richard John Seddon- PM of NZ fr 1893 to 1906.
Photography is not permitted inside the Parliament Buildings. Yet, I still managed to take one pic at the foyer..hehe
Before the tour began, we watched a short video about the refurbishment of the Parliament Buildings at the Main Foyer of the Beehive. The Beehive ,formally known as the Executive Wing, housing the Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers. This building is represented as the Beehive to show the hard work and courteous effort carried out by the Ministers. These actions indirectly posses similar traits like the bee which is crowded as the most hard-working insects and loaded with integrity and highly efficient...
Some of the main highlights in the Parliament Buildings:
* The Maori Affairs Committee Room ( Maui- Tikitiki- a - Taranga). Here you are able to find remarkable carvings and weavings specially commissioned in this room. All in different styles of the iwi (tribes) of New Zealand. A Unique feature to the Parliament!
*Debating Chamber - magnificent indeed!
*Galleria Artwork - an open courtyard prior to the refurbishment project- various piece of artwork could be seen from the Galleria roof trusses to the marble walls. The creative artwork combines a number of media - dyed and hand-painted canvas, ceramics, metalwork and embroidery. Ribbons of different designs varies from country to country are hanged at the top of the Mooring Stone.
*The Speakers' Corridor- along the walls are photographs of past PM of NZ
*Stair seven- Titled Relationships - this hanging combines traditional Maori flax weaving and European wool embroidery, featuring a border native NZ flowers, the Rata, the work incorporates pics of past events and traditions for NZ
* The Grand Hall
*significant displays of historic objects and unique design of doorway and chamber
All these provide beneficial insights... as you are able to get a better understanding of the working environment in the Parliament, the history of Parliament Buildings as well as the detail of the restoration work and care done to strengthen the buildings against earthquakes...etc...
--> Posing with statue of John Ballance - early eminent Member of Parliament and PM from 1891 to 1893
Next, we went to another church - Basilica Cathedral
the interior of the church give u the impression of white, clean, noble and purity...
Our next stop is Te Papa national museum...
Te papa is recognised as a world leader in the new wave of innovative and interactive museum experiences...That day we went there is a special exhibition entitled Egypt- Beyond the Tomb. This exhibition is great indeed where you can see over 200 ancient Egyptian burial treasures for the perilous journey to the afterlife. This includes the mummy and intricately decorated coffin of Keku, an Egyptian woman who lived 2700 years ago....Beyond the Tomb, you will gain extra knowledge and wonderful experience!
---> Big Clock isnt it?
---> Antique Car ^ ^
---> AT the Hawaii Section
---> WIth the Maori Sculpture
---> WHite Sheep --> symbol of NZ! =p
--> Shearing sheep skin?hehe
---> touching the waterfall? haha its jz a mural!
--> Huge display " Awesome force!" ,cool huh?
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