Langkawi Legend Park Explained

Langkawi Lagend Park
Native Name:Taman Legenda Langkawi
Native Name Lang:ms
Location:Kuah, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
Area:50 hectares
Opening:27 April 1996
Designer:Tuan Syed Ahmad Ibrahim
Collections:17 sculptures

The Langkawi Legend Park (Malay: Taman Lagenda Langkawi) is a park in Kuah, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia.

History

The park was built at a cost of MYR37 million and was officially opened on 27 April 1996 by reclaiming part of a waterfront in Kuah after 2 years of construction from the idea of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.[1] [2] [3]

Architecture

The park was designed by architect Tuan Syed Ahmad Ibrahim from the Syed Ahmad Ibrahim Architect Firm.[3] Gondowana stone wall stands at the entrance of the park to show the formation of Langkawi Island from plate tectonic movement. The wall depicts the main Langkawi Island with its small islands surrounding it. The entrance area features a large square made of marble and black stones decorated with pillar lamps.[1]

Exhibitions

The park spreads over an area of 50 hectares with a total of 17 sculptures telling legends and myths about Langkawi from prehistory until modern times.[4] [1] There are also 4 artificial lakes and a beach.[2]

Opening time

The park opens everyday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Raj. Bhattacharya. Lagenda Park, Langkawi. Langkawi Insight. 31 October 2016.
  2. Web site: Taman Legenda how much of Langkawi's history do you know?. Malaysia Travel Guide. 31 October 2016.
  3. Web site: U2 Networks. 2000. Legenda Park. My Langkawi. 31 October 2016.
  4. Web site: Lagenda Langkawi Dalam Taman. Langkawi. 31 October 2016. ms.