Dear Readers, Wishing all our Chinese readers, a prosperous Year of the Dragon 2012! May good health, wealth and love, flourish in your household this new year. And may God’s blessings be abundant! xoxo, C&C
But wherewith for sacred sign?
December 24, 2010 By 22 Comments
I have so many things to be thankful for! This blog, my family and friends and all you readers who contribute to Cumi & Ciki.. you are all a big part of our lives. 2010 had its ups and downs, but boy, is it ending on a HIGH note.. God is good! On the eve [...]
Launch of “Sandokan: Lanun Malaysia” & the Italian Film Festival KL 2010
November 1, 2010 By 16 Comments
Sandokan “The Pirates of Malaysia” is Emilio Salgari’s most enduring creation. Orphaned when the British murdered his family and stole his throne, Sandokan gathered a legion of Pirates and took to the sea, to seek revenge. Under to command of Sandokan and his loyal friend Yanez de Gomera, the Tigers of Mompracem defend the native [...]
A Jailbird called Heritage
August 31, 2010 By 16 Comments
Today is Malaysia’s Independence Day. I thought it would be ideal to release a post I started on several weeks ago… As a ‘yearling’, I remember the bumper to bumper crawls heading into town during the weekends. It was our usual weekend getaway. From the peace of the suburbs to downtown bustling life! My mum, [...]
Mooncake Festival
August 9, 2010 By 22 Comments
The Mooncake festival falls on the 15th day of the 8th moon, of the Chinese Lunar Calendar every year, meaning, it is just around the corner. When you wish upon a moon.. In my country, this is a big deal for the Chinese who look forward to eating these little delectable ‘parcels from the moon’. [...]
We didn’t celebrate Valentine’s but..
February 22, 2010 By 21 Comments
I may be a smug married, but that doesn’t mean I don’t remember how cheesy flowers, candy, balloons and sickly sweet greeting cards can be a royal pain in the butt during VD. However, this was something we saw that was so cute.. we had to share it with you! Say it with bug cakes: [...]
Fasting – Ramadhan
September 8, 2009 By 7 Comments
On this recent long weekend we actually ventured up north and one of the little sleepy towns we drove past was Sabak Bernam. Sabak Bernam is situated northwest of Selangor. This district mainly grows rice and its main economic activity is agriculture. In Sabak Bernam we came across this really interesting looking Mosque. The intricate [...]
Moon Cake Festival
September 5, 2009 By 8 Comments
The Moon Cake festival is held on the 15th day of the 8th month, of the Chinese Lunar Calendar. In the Western calendar, this festival normally falls between the 2nd week of September and the 2nd week of October. The Mooncake Festival a.k.a. Lantern Festival a.k.a. Mid-Autumn Festival , call it what you will – [...]
Happy Father’s Day!
June 19, 2009 By 6 Comments
“What Makes a Dad” God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree, The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea, The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night, The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagle’s flight, The joy of a morning in [...]
Oriental Pavilion @ Jaya 33, PJ – Low Sang 2009 with the extended family!
January 20, 2009 By 25 Comments
Wishing all my readers an exceptional 2009 – May God bless you & your family with, GRACE, HEALTH, GOOD FRIENDS & WEALTH… All the days of your lives… May difficult decisions become as clear and easy to solve, as BLACK & WHITE. May your household be constantly filled with laughter and the dinner table always [...]
Japan : Kimono Philes
July 14, 2008 By 8 Comments
Some old shots.. in the thumb drive … begging to be blogged… Shichi-Go-San or 7-5-3 Festival – 15 November, Shichigosan, is the traditional custom of taking boys aged 3 and 5 and girls aged 3 and 7 to be blessed at the local Shinto shrine to thank god for their good health and pray for [...]
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