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Tradition
The overall image of the Hotel is a blending
of the ancient Javanese house-village design with a traditional
Thai southern slow-slung roof, a structure which impels
the visitor to humbly bow one’s head on entry and exit,
thus showing respect to the householder. The two identical
stone sculptures in front of the lobby are not mortars
but are fashioned on traditional banana-leaf ceremonial
pieces used for receptions. In Thai they are called Bai
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Spirits
Some of the objects and structures of
the decoration are the reflection of local beliefs. The
main stairs leading to the Upper Floor recall the design
of the traditional Buddhist temple with its mirrors chasing
away the bad spirits and conversly the Lotus, a holy flower,
attracting the good one. The twin phalluses, for example,
well known as Shiva Lueng in Thai, represent a Hindu God's
sexual organ which Samui fishermen have worshipped for
long as their protector against the mischievous Goddess
of the sea. The phallus miniatures however, named Palad
Kik, have the same shape as Siva Leung only smaller. Normally
Palad Kik are worn on the body, usually at the waist,
and are considered as magic amulets or lucky charms for
the wearer inviting good business and prosperity. The
cubic blocks on the lawn are designed as one-of-a- kind
spirit houses which serve to spiritually protect both
staff and guests who stay here. The cubism is styled after
the bases of Buddhist pagodas which are placed atop each
other, biggest to the smallest at the top. Its solid structure
symbolizes the powerful strength of the residents' morale
and the hotel's longevity. |
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100 Moo 2, Chaweng Beach, Bophut, Koh-Samui, Suratthani
84320 THAILAND
Tel: +66(0) 77 230 850, 422 305 Fax: +66(0) 77 230 031
Reservation Direct line: +66(0) 77 230 036 Fax: +66(0) 77 230
034
Web Page: www.kulaypan.com - Email: reservation@kulaypan.com
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