Ikebana Flower Exhibition

I went to this Ikebana Exhibition at the "G" Hotel recently in August 23rd, 2008. It was held there as part of a charity function. Well, I bought the ticket and went there equip with my cute camera. Well, as I am a lover for all things art, so it kinda always gives me inspiration to create things. Here are some simple pictures for you to have a glimpse of the exhibition. Enjoy!

This is my favourite piece of art. Love the colours and textures. It looks so harmonious and unpretentious. Simple and elegant, I would say.
Last but not least this one fills with vibrant colours and shapes. Quite fascinating overall.

Kuda Kepang Mabuk

Inconjuction with all the celebrations, there is this performance from the state of Johor; The Kuda Kepang Mabuk performance lasted for about 3 hours in the Little Penang Street Market on the July 27th 2008 has drawn many crowds. Bedak Kid was there too with his family. He ask me lots of questions that I could not answer him, as I was not familiar with the culture dance too. Anyhow, I took some pictures here to show the music intruments and the costumes with the various performances too. It is a story about the "Kuda" which is horses that were drunk after drinking coconut water. Interesting!

The Harmony walk...

Harmony walk consists of the routes taken towards the few famous and heritage mosques, temples and churches. All these are to say the prayers and thanks to the gods that are protecting the people of the island. Here is the "Kuan Yin Teng" Goddess of Mercy, chinese temple.
This is one of the heritage St. George Church in town. One of the oldest I guess.
Here's the Masjid Melayu mosque at Lebuh Acheh. the journey ends here...

GeorgeTown, Penang UNESCO listed!

Penangites are celebrating the Georgetown World Heritage Site. As we are now listed in UNESCO, lots of people around the world will know where Penang is located. Suddenly, a lot of people will be eyeing on to us. Like how people know of "Angkor Wat, Siam Reap".

Well, we are in the heritage list. That shows how rich the culture of Malacca and Penang is. Due to both cities's historical background there is a need to preserve it or else all will be lost in time to come. I am doing my small part in promoting it although I know most Penangites would love developments....... still Penang has always been tourists driven. Now is just that more people will know about it, that's all.

So come celebrate together on this coming 25th-27th July, 2008. It's gonna be fun! See you all there!

Enchanting flowers

You love these flowers? They are blooming in the Highlands in Cameron, Malaysia. If you stop by there once in a while to catch up with nature; do not forget to stop by the farms and gardens to look at these beautiful flowers.

The Charcoal Factory

The pile of mangrove wood that are used for creating the charcoal. The workers peel off the skin of the top layer before burn it in the kiln.
The owner Mr. Chuah explain to us the steps and process of making the charcoal. Mainly all the charcoal will be export to Japan, while only some 10% of the charcoal is sold to the locals.
This is one of the kiln that they use to dry up the charcoal. The owner has 6 of these kilns and one kilns is expected to produce about RM10k charcoals. If you are visiting Taiping, don't forget to drop by this Charcoal factory. :)

Taiping Trip - Kuala Sepatang Mangrove Park

Here we are at the Mangrove Park in Kuala Sepatang. It is one of the world's most well preserved Mangrove swamp. Amazing huh!
See those huge roots! Really fascinating, it has really been a wonderful trip. We suddenly entered the park and the temperature just drop. It feels so cooling in this whole area. For a city girl like me this is really something I yearn to come often!


Some of my nice shots of the mangrove swamp park. Amazingly there are lots of monkeys and various type of birds in this area. When the water rises, you may catch glimpse of fishes as well too.

Today is my 3rd Wedding Anniversary.... hubby and I went for dinner at a new nice restaurant down town. Love it! :)

National Art Gallery, KL

Pink Mushrooms anyone? I love these cute mushrooms that are popping out from each and every corner of the gallery. They reminds me off those cheeky little children that runs around making lots of noises and always capturing our attention each time.
Another piece of art work that capture my heart. This art piece shows the people, the community that come together to work and play. It narrates the simple life that we used to live in. Not as complicated as it is now. Also the rawness of the colour acknowledges the primitive way of life that the "orang asli" or aborigines still living in now.

Batik Convention in 2007

Well ever wonder if you intend to decorate your house in a very Malaysian way, you can always choose any piece of Hand-painted Batik craft home deco and decorate it nicely, either in your living, dining or bedroom. All these have very intricate designs too.

Visiting Taiping - Part 1

The beauty of nature, Taiping Lake Garden is famous for its environment and its trees. Used to be some mining lakes long time ago but now has turn into beautiful man-made lakes.
Imagining that you are having a picnic under this tree and beside the lake, interesting!

I would definately love to do that!