Event
Zhongqiu Festival in Singapore
10/10/10
Zhongqiu (中秋,
literally Mid-Autumn) has always been one of my
favourite festivals since young. It is
celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month in
the Chinese Lunar Calendar when the
moon is supposedly to be the fullest and
brightest. Family members and friends gather,
enjoy mooncakes and carry colourful
lanterns under the moonlit sky to celebrate the
occasion. Zhongqiu is on 22 Sep this year in the
Gregorian calendar.
Eu Tong Sen St./New Bridge Rd. with
the festive decorations (22/09/2010)
Zhongqiu Festival celebrations in full
swing at the Chinatown (22/09/2010)
Lantern display by the Singapore River
at Clarke Quay (22/09/2010)
Folk Dance in Bunad
21/09/10
Bunad is the traditional costume
in Norway. You won’t miss it if you happen to
visit the country on May 17 (Kiat’sEyeView:SyttendeMai)
when it is popularly worn for the national day
celebration. Needless to say, bunad is naturally
the costume of choice in traditional cultural
event such as folk dancing. Shown here are my
picture and video documentations of the midsummer day (23 June)
performance in front of the Norwegian Parliament
(Stortinget) in 2007.
Related links:
- RennyBA’s Terella: Folk Dance
in Bunad from Norway
- My Little Norway: Bunad - Norwegian Traditional Costumes
Putrajaya Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2010
16/04/10
I made a point of visiting the international hot air
balloon fiesta in Putrajaya after missing out
on the first ever such fiesta last year. The
second hot air balloon fiesta was held from
18-21 Mar this year. Visitors were entertained
by balloon fun fly, tethered balloon rides and
other events throughout the days. Hot air
balloons were transformed into gigantic lanterns
after dark during the "Night Glow" event on 20
Mar. The whole day of festivities was then
concluded with a short but spectacular fireworks
display.
"Night Glow" at the 2nd Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (20/03/2010)
Related link:
"Night Glow" at the 2nd Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (20/03/2010)
Related link:
- Official website: Putrajaya
International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2010
- The Star: Putrajaya Hot Air
Balloon rides draw the crowd
- Flickr: Putrajaya Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
Vintage Vehicles in Munich
17/07/08
Like all the other central squares in cities and
towns, the bustling Marienplatz of Munich is the
perfect stage for major public events. During my
recent visit, I came across this unusual
gathering of vintage vehicles by MAN AG, a Munich-based
engineering company. Munich was the first stop
of the MAN on the road again tour,
in conjunction with the company's 250th birthday.
Vintage vehicle show in Munich by MAN AG (06/06/2008)
Vintage vehicle show in Munich by MAN AG (06/06/2008)
Glasgow West End Festival
20/06/08
West End Festival is back in
Glasgow from Fri 13 to Sun 29 June this year,
bringing a variety of cultural events to the
city. The opening parade (Sun 15 June) was a
colourful occasion with a strong Latin American
carnival atmosphere.
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Syttende Mai
18/05/08
The Norwegians celebrate their national day on
Syttende Mai or May 17,
an occasion that features children's parades all over the country,
with many turning out in the traditional costume bunad.
Check out the album and videos for more coverage of the event in 2008:
(click!)
an occasion that features children's parades all over the country,
with many turning out in the traditional costume bunad.
Check out the album and videos for more coverage of the event in 2008:
(click!)