Christmas Enchantments 2010 at the Pavilion KL

Christmas came early at the Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. The theme this year is 'Enchantments'.

The kids here are taking part in the Little Santa Workshop supervised by Santa himself and his pretty assistant Lady Elf.

The activities planned during this period include:
’TIS A SNOWY CHRISTMAS 26 Nov – 26 Dec at 8pm
Catch the countless magical snowflakes of a white Christmas every night amidst a sea of giant baubles, charming gazebos and poinsettias in bloom at Bukit Bintang Entrance.

MEET SANTA & HIS ELF 25 Nov – 25 Dec 1pm & 3pm (except Mondays)
Donate RM10 and get your photo taken by us with Santa on his sleigh at Centre Court, Level 2.

SANTA WALKABOUT 25 Nov – 25 Dec 4pm (except Mondays)
Catch Santa for a photo opportunity around the mall.

LITTLE SANTA WORKSHOP 25 Nov – 25 Dec 11am (except Mondays)
Donate RM10 and join the workshop. Free for Pavilion Junior members when you flash your membership card. Limited to 20 children per session (4-12 years old).

CHRISTMAS STROLLERS 13 Nov – 31 Dec 5pm – 10pm (except Mondays)
Indulge in jazzy festive tunes by our stroller band around the mall.

CHRISTMAS CAROLLERS 26-28 Nov, 3-5, 7, 10-12, 17-19, 21-26 Dec 6pm & 7pm
Serenade to the joyful hymns of the Dithyrambic Singers at Centre Court, Level 2.
*Proceeds from charity go to the Special Children Society of Ampang

For further details regarding the happenings and events this season, you can visit the Pavilion KL website here.

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City Daiy Photo Theme Day For Oct 2010 - Graffiti

Today is City Daily Photo Theme Day for October 2010. The theme is GRAFFITI.

This is a picture of the KTM commuter station in Kuala Lumpur. I took this picture from the Pasar Seni LRT Station. The area is the public transportation hub of the city. From this picture alone, you can see passenger cars, taxi, a Post Malaysia truck and even a KTM commuter train pulling into the station.

It's a blue sky today for Skywatch Friday.

GRAFFITI - Is it an art, a nuisance or a crime?

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Thursday Challenge - Technology

A TV promotion going on at Mid Valley Megamall in May 2010, months before the FIFA World Cup. Many homes and restaurant owners upgrade their TV sets to better enjoy the football matches.

Technology is advancing so fast, I find difficult to keep up, even in the case of home appliances like TV screens. I am confused with LED, Plastma, Flat Screen, 3D TV, etc.

What kind of TV are you using at home?

This is my entry for Thursday Challenge, the Photo Theme this week is  "TECHNOLOGY" (Machines, Gears, Engines, Mobile Phones, Laptops, Wires, Toy Robots). To view what others have for today, click here.

Clear Skies in Kuala Lumpur

It is blue and clear skies along the road leading to Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur.

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Weekend Reflections at Lake Titiwangsa

Looks like a good day to go boating at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa.

This is my entry for Weekend Reflections #50. To participate or view what others have posted for Weekend Reflections, please visit here.

Scenic Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens

This century old public park is currently undergoing major upgrading works by the Kuala Lumpur city Hall (DBKL). Some proposed new features include a park for the visually impaired and man-made waterfalls. The public and NGOs are welcome to send in their suggestions and ideas.

Phase 1 of the upgrading works has already started 5 months ago and this is estimated to cost RM 11 mil. The entire project has 3 phases spread over a 5 year period and will cost about RM 35mil. The KL Mayor Datuk Seri Ahmad Fuad Ismail hopes to complete the project in 2 years.

• A total of 1,500 trees of has already been planted.
• Monetary donations are pouring in from the private sector
• The trees planted include Cannonball, Bottle Tree, Baobab, Black Bamboo, Moringa, Cycus and also a 100 year old Plumeria tree donated by an anonymous benefactor.
• Trees infested with termites and parasites are being rehabilitated.
• DBKL is looking for suitable plants and trees for the visually impaired park, and this would include those that could be touched and felt.
• Phase 2 will benefit children with special playground featuring Lat The Kampong Boy series, a cafe, a tree house and a boathouse
• Phase 3 include upgrading the car park facilities, walkways and landscaping. After this, cars will no longer be allowed into the park. Visitors are required to park at the entrance.

Anyone with suggestions, ideas or wish to donate trees can email jstkpb@dbkl.com.my and datuk-bandar@dbkl.gov.my.

*Source: The Star, the link is here

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The Kuala Lumpur Hibiscus Garden

Clear blue skies over Hibiscus Garden Kuala Lumpur.

The Kuala Lumpur Hibiscus Garden was established in 1989 to showcase our National Flower, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. Nestled in the heart of Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens and fringed by stately old trees on a hill, this garden promises to be another tourist attraction.

Over 5,000 hibiscus plants of many species and in all colours you can think off are planted on terraces and pergolas for display. The plants are grown in the form of hedge, border shrubs, single bush or as specimens. Other attractions include a Garden Gallery, Courtyard and water features.

Two types of hibiscus are on display. They consists of
a) Hibiscus species such as Hibiscus tilaeceus and Hibiscus mutabilis
b) Hibiscus hybrids such as Orange Pride, Hawaiian Sunset, Kinchen Yellow, All Aglow, etc. The most well-known being Hibsicus rosa-sinensis 'Dr. Mahadhir' and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Dr. Siti Hasmah'.

This garden is opened daily from 9:00am to 6:30pm
Admission is RM 1.00 on weekends and FREE on weekdays.
Contact: Tel: 03-2617 6000, Fax: 03-2698 3850

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Pavilion KL Hibiscus Crystal Fountain

Many tourists who visit Pavilion KL also come to this Crystal Fountain to toss a coin and make a wish.

A signage nearby reads as follows:
"The Bloom of the Hibiscus, the national flower of Malaysia is a symbol of opulence, passion and progression.
The three bowls represent Malaysia's multiracial culture living harmoniously in unity. Ascending to signify the growing aspirations of the people.
Serenely the water converges from all directions, an endless source of blessings and prosperity.
The crystal glass fountain bestows luminous wealth upon the city and the nation.
Conceptualised by Pavillion Kuala Lumpur in collaboration with LiuLiGongFang".

Would you like to a wish or perhaps whisper your hopes and dreams before you toss a coin?

Perhaps it may just come true!

Or have you already done this before?

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Out In The Streets of Kuala Lumpur

This picture is taken at the junction leading to MECC Building in Kuala Lumpur. The weather is good with clear blue skies. Notice the advertisement banner haning on the lamp-post at the right corner of this picture. This is a popular method of advertisement at the moment. Advertisements are for tuition centres, beauty centres, even magic creams and potions for hair loss and vitality.

My entry for Thursday Challenge Photo Theme is "OUTDOORS" (Park, Beach, Campground, Picnic, Mountains,...). To view what others have for today, click here.

“Out In The Streets of Kuala Lumpur”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/ on August 5th, 2010.

Skywatch from SohoKL

“Skywatch from SohoKL”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/ on July 23, 2010

The skyview from SohoKL. What do the clouds look like?

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Skywatch from SohoKL

Looking at the picture it has the illusion that the Petronas Twin Towers is touching the clouds. The 2 blue domes of the mosque next to it seem to be on top of one another.

There is a double decker bus travelling along the highway. Are such buses common in you country?

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Scenic View of Paliament House

This is the view of Parliament House from the Lake Gardens of Kuala Lumpur.

Some facts about the Parliament House (source: The Star, 20 June 2010)

• It opened on 2 Nov 1963
• It took 14 months to build at the cost of RM 18 mil.
• It is situated on a hill 61m above sea level and its total land area is 16.2 hectares
• The main block which is 3 stories high houses both the Houses of Parliament; i.e. (1) The Dewan Rakyat / House of Representatives and (2) Dewan Negara / the Senate
• The tower block which is 17 stories high used to have rooms for MPs but this was converted for administrative use in the 1990s. It contains offices for the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and opposition leader.
• The triangular structure that is the roof structure of the Dewan Rakyat has 11 sections, representing the number of states in the Federation of Malaya. Malaysia, including Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore was formed on 16 Sept 1963, just 2 months before Parliament House opened.
• The Parliament grounds has a Deer Park and there are currently about 30 deer housed here.
• The ornamental pattern on the exterior of the parliament, also known as 'kerawang' not only adds grandeur to the structure but also keeps the building cool.
• There is a supposedly a tunnel leading from Parliament House to the Lake Gardens to be used for emergency evacuation but its exact location is not disclosed.
• The Parliment House image has graced the back of every Malaysian coin from 1967 to 1988.

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A Healthy Morning Walk at KL Lake Gardens

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Reflections at a Dinner Table

This is a food warmer made of polished brass. The first of a 9-course Chinese dinner for a special occassion was the "Four Seasons Dish". The ceiling lights and umbrella decorations are reflected on the dish cover.

This is my entry for Weekend Reflections # 35. To participate or view what others have posted for Weekend Reflections, please visit here.

View from SohoKL at Mon't Kiara

SohoKL is a double-storey stretched mall located at Mon't Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. A dining haven, it is the latest hip & happening place. SohoKL stands for Solaris Hotspotz Kuala Lumpur.

For more details, visit SohoKL's homepage here.
For recent press report, visit here.

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Thursday Photo Challenge - "FACE"

Two pretty ladies dressed in traditional costumes. Malaysia is a mixing pot of cultures.

This is also my entry for Thursday Challenge Theme which is "FACE" (Portrait, Self-Portrait, Happy Faces, Emotions, ....). Hope you like it.

Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens

This type of pergolas surrounds the maze garden at the Kuala Lumpuar Lake Gardens. The stone pillars are painted perfectly white while the beautiful bauhimia vine cast lovely shadows on the ground.

This is my entry for Monochrome Weekend Volume 2 Issue 31. My grateful thanks to Aileni for hosting this wonderful site. For other MM posts around the world, please click here

Sunset over Cloudy Skies at Wangsa Maju

Picture taken from the Wangsa Maju LRT station

Looks like it is going to be a thunderstorm or heavy rain is coming. But first, lets enjoy the sunset.

“Clouds come floating into my life,
no longer to carry rain or usher storm,
but to add color to my sunset sky.”
..... Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941)
Indian poet, playright, essayist and recipient of Nobel Price for Literature 1913

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Hibiscus Liuli Crystal Fountain at Pavilion KL

The Grand Bloom of Fulfillment fountain is our nation's latest iconic landmark. You can view it at the entrance of Pavilion KL, a shopping centre located in Bukit Bintang area, the golden triangle of Kuala Lumpur city. This 3-tier Liuli crystal fountain measuring 3.6m by 6m is valued at RM 8 milion. Its essence is a reflection of the 1Malaysia concept.

This fountain was launched by our Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Ng Yen Yen on July 4th, 2009 to coincide with Malaysia's Mega Sale season then.

A signage nearby reads as follows:

"The Bloom of the Hibiscus, the national flower of Malaysia is a symbol of opulence, passion and progression.
The three bowls represent Malaysia's multiracial culture living harmoniously in unity. Ascending to signify the growing aspirations of the people.
Serenely the water converges from all directions, an endless source of blessings and prosperity.
The crystal glass fountain bestows luminous wealth upon the city and the nation.
Conceptualised by Pavillion Kuala Lumpur in collaboration with LiuLiGongFang".

Now, why not try this: Toss a coin into the Pavilion Crystal Fountain, just like the Trevi Fountain in Rome, where tourists would toss a coin into the fountain and make a wish or whisper your hopes and dreams. Perhaps it may just come true!
Or have you already done this before?

This fountain has been acknowledged by the Malaysia Book of Records as Malaysia’s tallest Liuli Crystal Fountain.

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Think(ing) Green Thursday - An Old Malay Custom on Tree Planting

I am fascinated by this report under the Star Metro section of our local newspaper The Star, publication dated 20 December 2009, title "Reviving an old Malay custom."

Planting a tree for every birth in the family is a Malay custom that, sadly, is almost lost. Many people are unaware of this tradition.

Recently, the Ampang Jaya Municipal Countil (MPAJ) launched a programme, "Satu Kelahiran, Satu Pokok (One Birth, One Tree) in cooperation with the Ampang Hostpital, Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital and Pantai Hospital. Chinese, Indian and Malay parents were selected to plant trees at an event organised by MPAJ. A total of 60 trees were planted in the empty lot next to the Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital.

The Selangor government has set a target of 90,000 trees for the local countils to plant this year. MPAJ has exceeded the target when they planted 97,000 trees this year.

Participants were very happy that the local councils were doing a good job of balancing development with environment care.

Do you like the idea of planting a tree in your own compound or garden to mark the birth of each of your children?

Thank you to Michelle of Rambling Woods for hosting Think(ing) Green Thursday # 30. To participate or to view contributions from other green thinkers around the globe, please visit here.