Siong Leng Musical Association keeps Nanyin music alive

Siong Leng Musical Association celebrated its 70 Anniversary on 3 Sep 2011 at a venue next to Thian Hock Keng Temple.  Before the dinner, guests were treated to music and snacks at the courtyard.

Nanyin was inscribed in 2009 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

City Inn Hotel, Vientiane, Laos

Stayed at City Inn Hotel for a week.  It was more a business class-type hotel.  The room was comfortable and the service staff were polite.  The buffet breakfast spread was sufficient.

Location wise, it was near Nam Phu (the fountain).  It was also near the stadium where you could jog on the 400 m track.

Overall, the US$60-70 was reasonable.  You could however find cheaper options elsewhere.  This hotel is more for business travellers.

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Barbeque (Grilled) Fish, Roadside Stall, Vientiane

A common sight during dinner time in Vientiane (Laos) would be street hawkers selling BBQ fish along the street.

The fish may look huge, but the meat itself was moderate.  The fish was marinated with salt and grilled over charcoal fire.

When served, the skin was basically removed and you just ate the flesh, dipping in chilli or spicy source.

Visitors should try it at least once.  It will taste better with Laos beer.

For more pages on Laos: Laos Travels

Chao Anouvong Park, Vientiane, Laos

After one year away from Vientiane, the river front has become become and scenic.  The main attraction of the river front Chao Anouvong Park, would be the statue of Chao Anouvong.

After one year away from Vientiane, the river front has become become and scenic.  The main attraction of the river front Chao Anouvong Park, would be the statue of Chao Anouvong.

Singapore Toys Games Comics Convention 2011 - Cosplay

I was curious to take a look at the convention, but the event was about to end in an hour's time.  Managed to take these photos in the public area.

Hungry Ghost Festival

The 7th Month of the Lunar calendar signals the arrival of the Hungry Ghost Festival, where ghosts were released from the Gates of the other world to this earth.  It was a month where offerings were made and where entertainment was staged to entertain the "good brothers", as we call them in this region.

Companies or social groups organised dinner functions during this month.  It is usually held outdoors where 8 or 10-course would be served.

Hari Raya light-up at Geylang Serai, 2011

It is nice to see bright lights along Changi Road.  The photos were taken outside Malay Village, which incidentally would be celebrating its final Ramadan. :

Walking on Singapore railway tracks

It's a Sunday and everyone took the last remaining opportunity to walk on the railway tracks before they were to be dismantled.








I used to take the train to Kuala Lumpur so in a way would miss it somehow.  The train boarding point at Woodlands would be too far away from where I am staying.



 See how packed the place was:

Found an interesting article:
http://remembersingapore.wordpress.com/singapore-railway/

Johore Bahru Chinese Temple Festival

On the 21st day of the first Lunar Month, a festival procession of the 5 deities of the Chinese temples in Johor Bahru was held.  There is a common saying that the Lunar New Year will only end for the residents in Johor after this festival.  The proceedings started a few days earlier but the main procession is on the 21st itself.

The photos were taken at City Square, near the Malaysian Immigration Checkpoint.  The procession reached City Square after 9 pm.

Sentosa Flower Show and Chinatown: Lunar New Year 2011

This Chinese New Year belongs to the Rabit.  And the Sentosa Flower Show obliged with a big one.

A pleasant walk around the area, starting from the Resorts World.  It was my first trip to this compound.