Casa Asia - Part II A tour of the second floor [ en/es]

@lileisabel · 2025-09-09 02:34 · Worldmappin

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Climbing the colonial stairs of the Casa Asia Museum is like crossing a bridge between worlds. On the landing, a golden image of Shiva greets us with a serene expression, as if guarding the threshold to a more intimate dimension of the Asian continent. The second floor reveals a universe of details, where each room is a capsule of time and culture.
*Subir las escaleras coloniales del Museo Casa Asia es como cruzar un puente entre mundos. En el rellano, una imagen dorada de Shiva nos recibe con su gesto sereno, como si custodiara el umbral hacia una dimensión más íntima del continente asiatico. La segunda planta revela un universo de detalles, donde cada sala es una cápsula de tiempo y cultura.*
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The first room envelops us with banners announcing the cultural expressions of Asia and a visual map that anticipates the diversity we will find at every turn. The abundance of pieces is beautiful in their form and generous in their selection. Porcelain vases, kitchen utensils, silver, bronze, and copper tea containers, delicate plates and ornaments speak to us of Japan, Vietnam, China, and Sri Lanka, among others. Some pieces rest in display cases, protected like jewels, to ensure their preservation and care.
*La primera sala nos envuelve con pancartas que anuncian las expresiones culturales de Asia y un mapa visual que anticipa la diversidad que encontraremos a cada paso. La abundancia de piezas es preciosa en su forma y generosa en su selección. Jarrones de porcelana, utensilios de cocina, envases para té en plata, bronce y cobre, platos y ornamentos delicados nos hablan de Japón, Vietnam, China y Sri Lanka, entre otros. Algunas piezas reposan en vitrinas, protegidas como joyas, para asegurar su conservación y cuidado.*
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Among the most unique treasures are gold sandals from Malaysia, whose delicacy contrasts with the symbolic power of a Japanese treasure ship, crafted from wood and gold. Also on display is an elephant horn, a testament to ancient practices that invite reflection today.
*Entre los tesoros más singulares destacan unas sandalias de oro provenientes de Malasia, cuya delicadeza contrasta con la fuerza simbólica de un barco de los tesoros japonés, elaborado en madera y oro. También se exhibe un cuerno de elefante, testimonio de prácticas antiguas que hoy invitan a la reflexión.*
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The weapons (swords and knives) and functional 20th-century Japanese armor are striking in their design and aesthetics. Crafted from metal, wood, fabric, leather, and lacquer, this armor was designed to protect without restricting the warrior's movement. Its presence inspires respect and admiration for its craftsmanship.
*Las armas (espadas y cuchillos) y una armadura japonesa del siglo XX llaman la atención por su diseño funcional y estético. Elaborada con metal, madera, tela, cuero y laca, esta armadura fue diseñada para proteger sin restringir el movimiento del guerrero. Su presencia inspira respeto y admiración por su artesanía.*
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An adjoining room is dedicated to furniture: armchairs, chairs, cabinets, tables, and toy racks, all carved from wood with a precision that borders on the sculptural. Each piece is a work of art, with masterful details that reveal the craftsman's skill. The decorated screens add a theatrical touch, inviting you to imagine scenes hidden behind their panels.
*Una sala contigua está dedicada al mobiliario: butacas, sillas, armarios, mesas y estantes para juguetes, todos tallados en madera con una precisión que roza lo escultórico. Cada pieza es una obra de arte, con detalles magistrales que revelan la destreza del artesano. Los biombos decorados añaden un toque teatral, invitando a imaginar escenas ocultas tras sus paneles.*
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In that same room, music finds its place. String, percussion, and wind instruments, all wooden, two of them bamboo, are lined up as if waiting to be played again. Their presence evokes rituals and shared celebrations.
*En esa misma sala, la música encuentra su espacio. Instrumentos de cuerda, percusión y viento , todos de madera, dos de ellos de bambu, se alinean como si esperaran ser tocados nuevamente. Su presencia evoca rituales, celebraciones compartidas.*
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From the central corridor on the second floor, where uniform doors create a sense of order and symmetry, there is a privileged view of the Japanese garden, located at the heart of the museum. From above, the garden reveals itself as a haven of peace, a space that connects all the cultures represented in the building. It is the green lung that breathes among the showcases and stained-glass windows.
*Desde el corredor central de la segunda planta, donde las puertas uniformes crean una sensación de orden y simetría, se abre una vista privilegiada al jardín Japones, ubicado en el corazón del museo. Desde lo alto, el jardín se revela como un remanso de paz, un espacio que conecta todas las culturas representadas en el edificio. Es el pulmón verde que respira entre vitrinas y vitrales.*
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This museum on its second floor offers a sensorial and spiritual experience. Each room is an invitation to pause, observe, and feel.
*Este museo en su segunda planta ofrece una experiencia sensorial y espiritual. Cada sala es una invitación a detenerse, observar y sentir.*
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