Reflection on a Christmas Bauble

Shoppers at the Aeon Shopping Complex, Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang are reflected in this Christmas bauble. This year, once again the Christmas Tree is made of recycled materials, mainly plastic bottles.

According to wikipedia, "a Christmas bauble is also known as a Christmas ball in American English.
A bauble is a spherical decoration that is commonly used to adorn Christmas trees. The bauble is one of the most popular Christmas ornament design, and they have been in production since 1847. Baubles can have various designs on them, from "baby's first Christmas," to a favorite sports team. The Polish name for bauble is bombka which translates as "a little bomb".

Do you like baubles in your Christmas tree?

This is my entry for Weekend Reflections #63. To participate or view what others have posted for Weekend Reflections, please visit here.

Peacock Rangoli for Deepavali

Today is ABC Wednesday.

P is for .....

Peacock!

This is a rangoli of a peacock. Rangoli (Kolam) is an ancient folk art and Indian tradition. Rangolis are said to attract good luck, wisdom and wealth, hence they are very popular during Deepavali season and we see a lot of them at the entrances or courtyards of homes, shopping complexes and business premises.

The peacock is the national bird of India and it enjoys full protection under the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Deepavali is known as the "Festival of Lights", a celebration of triumph of good over evil, light over darkness. Deepavali is derived from the Sanskrit words, "deep" for lights and "awali" for a row of lights. In Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu is one of the 3 gods who rule the world. It is believed that there are 10 reincarnations of Lord Vishnu. On Deepavali day, Lord Krishna, defeated the evil demon King Narkasura.

In Feng Shui, the heavenly Phoenix is considered king of all our feathered friends. The peacock is also an auspicious symbol. It is placed in the south to attract great opportunity luck and in the southwest to promote harmony among the family members.

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A Purple Elephant For A Happy Deepavali

Deepavali, a Hindu festival will be celebrated this coming Friday, 5th November. This stage decoration with a purple elephant can be viewed at Aeon Shopping Centre, Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang.

The Hindu god, Ganesha or Ganesh the elephant god is worshipped as the lord of success and destroyer of evil and obstacles. He is also regarded as the god of education, knowledge, wisdom and wealth.

In Sri Lanka, elephants holds a place of high esteem in their culture. You can see them in religious processions, in wars, as a mode of transportation, in the logging industry and also objects of pagentry.

Elephants are intelligent creatures. They are much loved in Asia and regarded as symbols of wisdom, strength, power and longevity. In Western cultures, elephants are regarded as exotic. A 'white elephant' would mean something expensive, useless and bizzare. But in Thailand, a white elephant is regarded as a holy animal. According to Buddhist scriptures, Buddha's mother, Queen Maya, dreamt that a white bull elephant with six white tusks and carrying a lotus in its trunk entered into her from the right side. She became pregnant and ten months later Prince Siddhartha was born. The elephant is regarded as one of the 7 treasures of Buddhism.

In feng shui, a pair of ceramic elephants is displayed inside the home or flanking both sides of entrances to attract good fortune. In Chinese culture, pictures of children seated on elephants depict good fortune. Childless women hang a picture of the elephant in the bedroom to increase their chances of getting a male child.

Do you have any elephants stories to share?

HAPPY DEEPAVALI!

This is my entry for That's My World Tuesday Season 3 Episode 4. MyWorld is the place where we become virtual tourists guides and show others the best of our world! To view what others have in their world, please visit here. 

Skywatch Friday - Sunset

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning,

but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”

..... Maria Robinson

I hope your day ended well today and you have a great weekend ahead.

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Sunset Over Butterfly Park, Bandar Bukit Tinggi Klang

We have been experiencing rain and showers almost daily. This sunset picture is taken just after the rain. The sun's rays is also reflected on the green field.

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Lemon Grass, Lychee and Laksa at Lavender Cake Shop & Bistro

Today is ABC Wednesday!

L is for .....

Lemon grass, Lychee, Longan and Laksa at Lavender

This drink is make with lemon grass juice and lychee syrup. I think it goes well with the curry laksa noodle served at Lavender Cake Shop and Bistro. They also have mini longan cakes and brewed lemon grass tea.

Lavender Cake Shop and Bistro has it headquarters and a few outlets in Johore Bahru. This outlet is located at AEON Shopping Complex, Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang.

Have you tried the lemon grass, lychee, longan, lemon, lime cocktail or juice in any of these combinations?

ABC Wednesday, Round 7 hosted by Mrs. Denise Nesbitt and the ABC Team of Denise, Roger, Jay, Troy, Barb, Gattina, Sylvia, Annelie, Linda and Helen. To participate and view what others have in mind, please log on to this site.

Mid Autumn Festival 2010

The theme this month is Old Shanghai during the Mid Autumn Festival. All the stalls are having mooncake promotions. My "FUN" part was when I discovered that mooncakes at going at a discount of 30% here!

This year, I bought the traditional single and double egg-yolk mooncakes, and also snow skin mooncakes with rasberry-blueberry filling and another with yam filling. When the season is over, I have eaten enough mooncakes to last until the next year!

Mid Autumn Festival is also known as Mooncake Festival, Lantern Festival and The Festival of Reunion. Yesterday night, I attended a lantern party and lantern walkabout near my home. A pair of dancing lions lead the way. People from other races also join in the celebration.

This is my entry for Thursday Challenge, the Photo Theme this week is  "FUN" (Festival, Fair, Carnival, Party, Playground, Dancing, Laughing,...). To view what others have for today, click here.

Sports Practise At Primary School

It is recess time and these primary school children are having a rehersal for their school sports day. They are going to practise the Tug-Of-War.

I hope this picture bring back some fond memories of your school days.

What do you usually do during recess time while in primary school?

This is my entry for Thursday Challenge, the Photo Theme this week is  "SCHOOL" (Buildings, Children, Uniforms, Buses, Bicycles, Books, Pens and Pencils,..). To view what others have for today, click here.

Iced Cool Roselle Drink at Nyonya Colors AEON Bukit Tinggi Klang



Nothing beats a glass of INVIGORATING ICED cool roselle juice after a day out under the INTENSE heat. After a sip, one feels refreshingly revitalised. This roselle drink is available at Nyonya Colors eatery at AEON Bandar Bukit Tinggi shopping centre, Klang and also the 1-Utama shopping complex.

Roselle juice is filled with Vitamin C and minerals. It tastes like cranberry juice and it also has the same colour.

This drink is made from the dark red sepals of the roselle flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa). Many people have mistaken the sepals to be the flower itself.

The same dried sepals are used to make an INFUSION called Hibiscus Tea.

Now, are you INSPIRED to try our Malaysian styled roselle juice?

Today is ABC Wednesday!

I if for .....

ICE Cool Drink.

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Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri 2010

Today is ABC Wednesday

H is for .....

Hari Raya!

Muslims around the world will celebrate the completion of 1 month of fasting during the holy month of Ramadhan. In Malaysia this festival is know as Hari Raya Puasa or Hari Raya Aidil Fitri. It is also known as Eid ul-Fitr in arabic. The actual date of Hari Raya will be either 9th or 10th Sept 2010 depending on whether the new moon will be sighted on Sept 8th.

I would like to wish all muslims,

"SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDIL FITRI"

Do have a safe and smooth journey home!

On today, Sept 8th, 2010, the sighting of the Syawal new moon will be held at 20 places nationwide to determine the date for Hari Raya.

The Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal will announce the date over radio and television tonight.

The places for the sighting are Menara Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya International Convention Centre, Menara Universiti Malaysia Sabah (Labuan), Kuala Sungai Baru (Perlis), Kampung Pulau Sayak, Pemandangan Indah in Langkawi and Menara Alor Setar (Kedah), Pantai Pasir Panjang (Perak), Pantai Aceh (Penang), Pontian Kecil (Johor), Kompleks Falak Al-Khawarizmi in Tanjung Bidara (Malacca), Teluk Kemang (Negri Sembilan), Bukit Melawati, Pulau Angsa and Bukit Jugra (Selangor), Tanjong Lubang, Teluk Bandung and Tanjung Batu (Sarawak), Al-Biruni observatory in Putatan (Sabah), Bukit Besar, Bukit Kemuning, Pulau Perhentian and Balai Cerap Kusza (Terengganu), Bukit Peraksi, Pasir Puteh, Bukit Kampung Tembeling, Kuala Krai and Menara Bangunan SEDC (Kelantan), Bukit Tanjong Batu, Gunung Brincang and Bukit Pelindong (Pahang). — Source: Bernama

Update: It has been announced tonight that the first day of Hari Raya in Malaysia shall fall on 10th Sept, 2010.

ABC Wednesday, Round 7 hosted by Mrs. Denise Nesbitt and the ABC Team of Denise, Roger, Jay, Troy, Barb, Gattina, Sylvia, Annelie, Linda and Helen. To participate and view what others have in mind, please log on to this site.

A Home Carnival

A clown inviting children for a sing-along and dance-along during a party organised to foster good inter-relationship among neighbours. Clowns never fail to bring smiles and laughter to children as well as adults.

Do you think that all children's parties and events should have a clown?

This is my entry for Thursday Challenge, the Photo Theme this week is "FUN" (Festival, Fair, Carnival, Party, Playground, Dancing, Laughing,...). To view what others have for today, click here.

A Sunset With Fire And Ice

Sunset location: Next to Butterfly Park, Bandar Bukit Tinggi 2, Klang.

A sky that seems to be on fire,

A sunset to ignite one's desire.

Clouds that weight on earth like gigantic tons of ice.

Buildings that look like miniatures against the imense skies.

A masterpiece of nature.

Perfect for my lens aperture.

What a stunner!

“A Sunset With Fire And Ice”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/ on August 13th, 2010.

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Sunset Over Butterfly Park Bukit Tinggi 2, Klang

This is the field where people come for a walk and joy in the mornings and evenings. In the past, I have seen a herd of cows grazing on the grass of this enormous field. I guess it kind of save cost for the cow owner (FOC animal feed) and also for the caretaker of this park (safe on grass cutting costs!).

During the weekends, there are stalls selling colourful kites. Other vendors who ply their trade here include newspapers, nasi lemak and kueh in the mornings and ice-cream in the evenings.

“Sunset Over Butterfly Park Bukit Tinggi 2, Klang”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/

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Sri Sundaraja Perumal Temple Klang - Top View

“Sri Sundaraja Perumal Temple Klang - Top View”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/ on July 14, 2010.

Today is ABC Wednesday,

Z  is for .....ZOOM and ZENITH

Lets ZOOM in to get a ZENITH view of this majestic temple.
Z for the Zig Zag corners of this magnificient sculpture,
Z for photography enthusiasts who view this masterpiece with ZEST
Z for the ZEAL of the devotees who faithfully come from far and near for prayers
Z for the ZODIAC signs of all the people who visit

Do you have any Z to add? 

ABC Wednesday hosted by Mrs. Denise Nesbitt and the ABC Team of Denise, Roger, Jay, Troy, Barb, Gattina and Slyvia. To participate and view what others have in mind, please log on to this site.

Outdoor Sports For Kids

“Outdoor Sports for Kids”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/ on July 7th, 2010.

All kinds of sports activities are good for kids physical and mental development. Many kids love the outdoors and sports. However many obstacles come in the way. Quite often, there are no basic facilities nearby. For example, there are no children's playground in the housing area, so what do the poor kids do?

1. Play badminton by the main road, in front of the house with gate as the net and using imaginary court lines.

2. Play football on empty fields near construction sites or maybe next to neighbour's houses.

3. Cycle around the neighbourhood if the area is guarded and safe and also if parents allow them to go out.

Do you let your kids go out to play in the evenings ?

What kind of outdoor sports do kids in your area like?

My entry for Thursday Challenge Photo Theme which is "SPORTS" (Chess, Baseball, Cycling, Golf, Football, Soccer, Mountain Climbing, Skiing). To view what others have for today, click here.

Sunset Over Butterfly Park, Bandar Bukit Tinggi Klang

“Sunset Over Butterfly Park, Bandar Bukit Tinggi Klang”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/.

There is a vast field in Butterfly Park, Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang where many people come to exercise. In the evenings, youngsters come here to play football (soccer), basketball and badminton. Adults like to jog, walk, do Yoga, Tai-Chi or Qi-gong. Some bring their families for some fresh air.

I was waiting for my son's football session to be over when I spotted this beautiful sunset over the west end accross the field.


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FIFA Worldcup 2010 Fever in Malaysia

Picture taken at the promotion area of AEON Bukit Tinggi, Klang

It is FIFA World Cup 2010 season from 10 Jun - 11 Jul 2010. The 19th tournament is being held at South Africa but every football fanatic all over the world are just as excited and will go to great lengths not to miss a single match when their favourite team is contesting.

On opening day of 10th June 2010, there were many activities, group gatherings and parties outdoors and at home to celebrate and be part of this historical occasion. Some examples are:

1. Cafes, mamak shops, coffee shops, restaurants setting up giant TV screens to lure football fans to watch the matches together, thereby incresing their sales revenue.
2. At the famous landmark place of Dataran Merdeka Kuala Lumpur
• all 64 matches will be broadcast live
• a 50' x 20' wide giant TV screen
• the field can accomodate 20,000 people
3. All major TV stations here are broascasting news and coverage of the matches.

In my family, we have supporters for England, Spain and Brazil. However, whichever team fail to quality for the next stage, we'll support each other's team till the end.

So, living in the 21st Century now, what I can conclude is that "The World's A Stadium."

This is my entry for That's My World Tuesday Season 2 Episode 36. To view what others have in their world, please visit here.

Skywatch Friday - Sky Art

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Fun Play With Batman

With Batman around, the children are really having fun from daytime to nightime. I guess it doesn't really matter that Robin wasn't around.

This is my entry for Thursday Challenge Photo Theme which is "PLAY" (Fun, Games, Toys, Sports, Video Games, Sports Equipment,...)

Skywatch Friday Season 4 Episode 44

I have just changed the design of my template. The designs are from Blogger In Draft. I first knew about it from M. Kate. My grateful thanks to her.

Reminder:
1. Do remember to backup your template before making any changes
2. Remember to backup your blog regularly

Yesterday night, I accidently changed my whole template when I dozed off while formating my blog! I was very tired. So backups are very important. After all this is your hard work and masterpiece, so don't lose it forever.

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