The Old Meets The Modern

1) Chinese Opera Performers With Petronas Twin Tower As Backdrop


2) Chinese Opera Actress


4) Changing Mask Performer




5 & 6) Talented Musicians ala Vanessa Mae

I was so fortunate to be able to witness these performances during the closing ceremony of Route KL forum in Oct last year. Malaysia was truly honoured to be the first Asian country to host this forum for players in the aviation industry.

These highly talented performers were flew in from China. Their performances were held to welcome delegates to Beijing, who will be the host of Route Forum for 2009.

Happy Chap Goh Mei

Today is Chap Goh Mei and it marks the last day of Chinese New Year for 2009.

I am glad to share another photo of lanterns decoration at KL's Thean Hou Temple. Not a very sharp shot but I love the rows of lanterns and would like to share it with all of you.
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The 51st Grammy Award is being shown on TV now. I love Jennifer Hudson. She looks great! I am glad that Coldplay won awards for Viva la Vida! I like that song. I have posted videos of Coldplay's Viva la Vida to be shared here with all of you.

Are you watching? Did you favourite singer/group win any award?
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Music Video of Viva La Vida by Coldplay

Viva La Vida by Coldplay
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I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning I sweep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own

I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing:
"Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!"

One minute I held the key
Next the walls were closed on me
And I discovered that my castles stand
Upon pillars of salt, and pillars of sand

I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Calvary choirs are singing
Be my mirror my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field

For some reason I can't explain
Once you go there was never
Never an honest word
That was when I ruled the world

It was the wicked and wild wind
Blew down the doors to let me in.
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
People couldn't believe what I'd become

Revolutionaries Wait
For my head on a silver plate
Just a puppet on a lonely string
Oh who would ever want to be king?

I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Calvary choirs are singing
Be my mirror my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field

For some reason I can't explain
I know Saint Peter won't call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world

(Ooooh Oooh Oooh)

Hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Calvary choirs are singing
Be my mirror my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field

For some reason I can't explain
I know Saint Peter will call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world

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I also like this live performance of the same song!

Magic Mirror

We went to a musical play called Magic Mirror in the Genting Highlands on Thursday nite. It was an impressive performance, from the quality of music, vocal, costumes, backdrop, lighting......I was bowled over! I have not been to many traditional costumes play. This one will have a lasting impression on my memory! For more of my photos taken during the play, please visit: USJ.com Photography thread.

For more information of this play, please go to:

• Portraying a deity
• Catch the Magic Mirror on the hill
• Magic Mirror - The Musical
• Magic Mirror - Synopsis of the Play is available here.

I have also recorded a video of two playful characters in this play. You can view them introducing themselves and their roles here.

Stunning Clouds at Dawn

This photo was taken during dawn in Melaka. I love those thick, puffy clouds and the sight of the blazing sun coming from the horizon! It tells us it's gonna be another glorious day!

Happy Sky Watch Friday to all! Wish you a lovely weekend ahead. Please visit Sky Watch Portal hosted by Old Tom Wigley to view skies around the world.

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Glad to share with you a new beautiful Buddhist hymn written by our friend, Daniel Kwok, lyrics by Khoo Nee Sern and performed by Tan Siew Chan here. It comes with lyrics so you can sing along to this song!

In the News!

What a great news to find out that the launch of our Buddhist song book, Dharma Tunes, on last Sunday got published in The Star's Metro section today!!! Wow, it's really an honour and we hope the book will be widely used in Sunday Dharma School in Malaysia! For more information about this book, you may go to: http://sulimation.webs.com/dharmatunes.html. -------------------------------------------- The news of Dharma Tunes launch was also highlighted in Buddhist Channel: