a cultural symbol. The wooden statue and mask of Garuda is a popular feature in artworks and souvenirs. The tallest Garuda statue, made of copper and brass standing tall (or 122 metres tall including the pedestal), is located in Garuda Wisnu Kencana complex in Bali. The stylized brush stroke that resembles Garuda appears in the logo of 2011 Southeast Asian Games, held in Palembang and Jakarta, Indonesia. The stylized curves that took the form of Garuda Pancasila appears in the logo of Wonderful Indonesia tourism campaign. Japan The Karura () is a divine creature with human torso and birdlike head in Japanese Hindu-Buddhist epics. The name is a transliteration of Garuda (Sanskrit: ; Pāli: ) a race of enormously gigantic birds in Hinduism, upon which the Japanese Buddhist version is based. The same creature may go by the name of konjichō (, lit. "gold-winged bird", Skr. ). Mongolia The Garuda, known as Khangarid, is the symbol of the capital city of Mongolia, Ulan Bator. According to popular Mongolian belief, Khangarid is the mountain spirit of the Bogd Khan Uul range who became a follower of Buddhist faith. Today he is considered the guardian of that mountain range and a symbol of courage and honesty. Khangarid (Хангарьд), a football (soccer) team in the Mongolia Premier League also named after Garuda. State Garuda (Улсын Гарьд) is a title given to the debut runner up in wrestling tournament during Mongolian National Festival Naadam. Myanmar In Burmese epics, which was influenced by Hindu-Buddhist beliefs, Garuda is known as Galone, the nemesis of the Nāgas. The Garuda symbolizes Sunday in the Burmese zodiac, which is based on the days of the week. Nepal Garuda is found in Nepalese traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism. The first sounding rocket of Nepal is named Garuda. The central bank, Nepal Rastra Bank uses Garuda in their official logo. Ancient palaces in Kathmandu Valley use statue of Garuda at their gates. Philippines in Luzon Mythology, Garuda or Galurâ (in Kapampangan) is a winged assistant of Apúng Sinukuan (Mariang Sinukuan), he is represented by a giant eagle and believed to be the bringer of storms. The Maranao people of southern Philippines believe in a race of creatures called garuda who dwell beneath the sea. These beings are winged, have big teeth, and huge talons that can carry six men. They look like eagles when flying in the sky but transform into