Posted in Happenings on Nov 18th, 2008
William (all the way from Labuan) having fun with balloons
Kuching’s Liew with Hema
Farid is all strained up…that’s looks like WeiTzee lending a hand
Jane and Sue trying hard to cross the line
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Posted in Happenings on Nov 17th, 2008
Dressed and dolled up for the ocassion - Angela, Wati, Malini Rosie, Hema, Phoebe, WeiTzee - once in a blue moon that you see them in such costumes. Wow, can you imagine if they’re going for the Oscars?
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Posted in Happenings on Nov 13th, 2008
More of the acting alike, ha ha. Are Phobe and PD saying ‘aye’ or are they waving? The clue to the answer can be found in the next photo…
Angela is waving too. What’s up? She’s actually taking part in a karaoke contest and is through to the finals this Saturday.
Roslan will be in the […]
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Posted in Happenings on Nov 5th, 2008
OK, here’s what Vivian is looking at…still no idea? Look at the other photos below for clues. Vivian looks bewildered.
<Photos taken with Canon 350D using ISO-400 setting>
WaiMon, Joanne, Simon, Hema, WeiTzee
DeePeng, KarYen, Eric
Erina flanked by her hubby and Julie
What is Rao and Dominque up to?
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Posted in Happenings on Nov 4th, 2008
Sunday, 2 Nov 2008 was a BIG day for Mike and Rachel. They got married. Some 40 colleagues and ex-colleagues were at the wedding dinner to celebrate the auspicious event. Somewhat like a reunion of sort.
Let’s yam seng to the lovable twosome
More yam seng…but is that a glass of H2O?
The Beautiful Dozen…all dressed up […]
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Posted in Happenings on Oct 30th, 2008
Thought I will post one last lot of photos taken at the Sri Mahamariamman Temple…
A senior priest distributing blessed flowers and fruits to devotees
A devotee lighting an oil-lamp
Fruits and flowers for you..
This guy must have brought along his camera from his home country
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Posted in Happenings on Oct 28th, 2008
Free food was served (using banana leaves) to devotees
A devotee seeking divine blessings from a deity
Came across a BBC film crew at the temple; led by videographer Richard Marlone
You need strong hands and arms to hold that lightweight mic boom pole (also called a fishpole)
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Posted in Happenings on Oct 27th, 2008
The Hindu community celebrates the Festival of Lights - Deepavali. I took the opportunity to visit the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Dhevasthanam along Jalan Tun HS Lee (formerly High Street) in Chinatown. Originally erected on another site in 1873, it is probably the oldest Hindu temple in Malaysia.
As expected. there were a many photographers […]
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Posted in Happenings on Oct 25th, 2008
The streets around Brickfields are a riot of colours as the Indian community of Hindu faith prepares to celebrate the Festival of Lights, or Deepavali next Monday. Popularly known as Little India, the festive sights are a delight to photographers. And if you there, the sounds and smells further excite your senses. I had breakfast […]
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Posted in Happenings on Oct 24th, 2008
The yearly Kathina ceremony is celebrated at the end of the Rains Retreat (Vassa). It is a celebration of the spirit of giving (dana), of generosity and commitment to support the Sangha. An act that gains great merits for oneself, family members and departed loved ones.
Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!
(You can read more about the Kathina ceremony […]
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