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SURPRISINGLY MALAYSIA, Truly Asia!

2021-06-21T08:06:00.000+08:00

Those who have never been to Malaysia will always be skeptical about what this marvelous kingdom has to offer. Once you hear the word MALAYSIA, basically the first thing that will come to your mind is the PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS where the movie "ENTRAPMENT" was shot, or maybe most of us will have heard of its famed TEH TARIK, a hot tea beverage. So what else is there to this little piece of ASIA? As an underrated tourist destination in Asia, discovering MALAYSIA is a little bit exciting and surprisingly amazing. Traveling in Malaysia is never a boring experience, a lot of places you will never expect to be found here. Well, I was stunned by its LUSH GREENERY throughout the country. From its upland scenery, seashore horizon, and deep down to its diving spectacle, Malaysia is boasting quite a few marvelous wonders and then some.

CAMERON HIGHLANDS for sure will give you a great deal, it is one of the highest areas in mainland Malaysia. It is famous for its cool climate butterfly farm, strawberry plantations, rose gardens, and especially the tea plantation. Malaysia is one of the largest producers of tea in Asia. If some countries in Europe are famous for their vineyards (GRAPES PLANTATION), I guess these TEA PLANTATIONS would be the Asian counterpart for those. You can also enjoy its green scenery and famous hill resorts.

PENANG is famous for its CENTURY OLD SHOP HOUSES and COLONIAL VILLAS, BEACHES, and its food. PENANG's cuisine varies from Chinese, Nyonya, Malay, and Indian which can be best enjoyed at GURNEY DRIVE, PULAU TICUS, NEW LANE, SWATOW LANE, just some of the places I know that will surely arouse your palate.

MELAKA, what interests me is the BUTTERFLY and REPTILE SANCTUARY wherein you can see various beautiful butterflies and different species of reptiles, snakes, scorpions, and other insects. It is educational for me especially and I'm sure the young ones will appreciate these nature's gifts. Since I opted for a summer vacation, definitely won't be gone from my list is "the BEACH!!!". The BEACH RESORT will surely fire your summer HOT, with its stunning location surrounded by palm trees, white-sand beaches and turquoise sea - certainly very comparable to some noted beaches in the Asian region. Well, can't get enough of the beach, for definitely, I am a beach buddy.

Due to the shortage of time, I wasn't able to see the entirety of this country. Well soon I will be, there will always be a second time around and we'll see what more Malaysia has to showcase. Till NEXT TIME. IT'S JUST A SMALL PART of MALAYSIA I CONQUERED SO TO SPEAK, BUT I BELIEVE THERE'S A LOT MORE and a LOT TO DISCOVER IN THIS MAJESTIC KINGDOM. SURPRISINGLY MALAYSIA!

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KUALA LUMPUR, a MODERN COSMOPOLITAN SOPHISTICATION mixed with NOSTALGIC OLD WORLD CHARM

2021-06-21T06:42:00.001+08:00

"THERE ARE NO FOREIGN LANDS. IT IS THE TRAVELER ONLY WHO IS FOREIGN"

As man comes to perceive a place, it makes him realize that the place might not be foreign to him indeed, he accepts it as what it is, land to enjoy and value. I recently had the opportunity to travel to MALAYSIA, and I must say it's been an awesome experience for me. I stayed in Kuala Lumpur for several weeks and discovered a new world that made me captivated by this marvelous city.

Generally, MALAYSIA is a Muslim country, but a fusion with other cultures makes this place even better. Great culture, diversity a melting pot of culture, above all its natural charm and beauty stand out to her foreign friends, giving a good impression to all who visit this place.

KUALA LUMPUR as the capital of Malaysia is a Metropolitan City - Modern Cosmopolitan Sophistication mixed with Nostalgic Old World Charm. It is a hustling and bustling City that caters both to the modern and the old world. The city EXCELS because it balances all buildings and blends well intimately with all its structures and landmarks. The PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS, MENARA KL TOWER, SULTAN ABDUL SAMAN BUILDING, MALAYSIA TELECOM BUILDING, MASJID JAMEK, MERDEKA TOWER which will be the second tallest in the world after completion and other landmarks here are just extras to see and surely there are a lot of things that can be seen and discovered here.

Discovering KUALA LUMPUR is indeed a priceless moment for me and to other people as well who appreciate more than they see. Amidst the HUSTLE and BUSTLE of this METROPOLITAN CITY, lies a more relaxed and calm people with a serious appreciation of their own CULTURE, TRADITIONS, LANDMARKS and above all its IDENTITY.

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DINAGYANG FESTIVAL: The Philippines Best Festival!

2011-01-11T13:04:00.006+08:00

Dinagyang Festival is a spectacular event in the province of Iloilo where people in unique costumes dance all day and night every 4th week of January to commemorate the Christianization of the natives and to honor the Holy Child Jesus. It is a religious and cultural festival in Iloilo City, Philippines held on the fourth Sunday of January, or right after the Sinulog In Cebu and the Ati-Atihan in Aklan. It is held both to honor the Santo Niño and to celebrate the arrival on Panay of Malay settlers and the subsequent selling of the island to them by the atis.

Dinagyang is an annual event, when the whole town rejoices, shouting their pride of being an Ilonggo and telling their culture. It is wonderful looking back to the past. It is not just a celebration, it is a religious evangelization. Going back to

Iloilo is more like a past fulfilled and a looking forward to future celebrations. It is our culture. The Aeta culture. That's why it is painting the town black.

Today, the main part of the festival consists of several "tribes", called "Tribus", who are supposed to be Ati tribe members dancing in celebration. There are several requirements, including that the performers must paint their skin brown and that only indigenous materials can be used for the costumes. All dances are performed to drum music. Many tribes are organized by the local high schools. Some tribes receive a subsidiary from the organizers and recruit private sponsors, with the best tribes receiving the most. The current Ati population of Iloilo is not involved with any of the tribes nor are they involved in the festival in any other way.

Dinagyang Festival was voted as the best Tourism Event for 2006, 2007, and 2008 by the Association of Tourism Officers in the Philippines. It is the first festival in the world to get the support of the United Nations for the promotion of the Millennium Development Goals, and cited by the Asian Development Bank as Best Practice on government, private sector & NGO cooperation.

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BACOLOD CITY: Fun, Festive and Fascinating

2010-10-08T03:13:00.002+08:00

Dubbed as the City of Smiles, Bacolod City is the largest and highly urbanized city on the island of Negros. The city was famous for celebrating its Masskara Festival, an event that puts them on the map for the best festivals in the country.

The city has two pronounced seasons just like the other neighboring cities around the country. The rainy season starts from May to January of the year with heavy rains occurring in August and September, while the dry season starts from February until the last week of April. Bacolod City is named as the capital city of Negros Occidental and is considered as one of the highly urbanized cities around the region.

The city serves as the gateway to the rich cities and towns of the province. Visitors and tourists can easily take for business and leisure in the city because of the modern in-land transportation. The people of Bacolod used Hiligaynon which also referred to Ilonggo after the neighboring province of Iloilo as a means of communication, while the rest generally speak Filipino- the national language and the others Cebuano. The English language was also was used by some Bacolenos.

How to get there

By Air:

With the newly installed New Bacolod-Silay airport that is located 15 kilometers northeast of the city, the airport is capable of handling all weather and landing operations. Philippine Airlines, The Cebu Pacific, and Air Philippines are among the top airline companies that will bring tourists and visitors to the city of smiles.

By Land:

With the two main national roads that are located in the city, Lacson Street to the north and Araneta to the south, accessibility toward this road going to the city was very good because of good traffic plan and no congestion of vehicles that creates a traffic jam that usually creates a major problem of highly-graded cities around the country.

By Sea:

The port of Bacolod is the major door to enter the city of Masskara. Located at the reclamation area, ships and small fast craft just like Wessum Express and Sea Angels have daily trips to Iloilo City and it is approximately 45 minutes of travel from the Port of Iloilo and 18 hours from Manila.

Tourist Attraction

The Masskarra Festival is one of the major tourist attractions of Bacolod City, celebrated every year to commemorate the cityhood of Bacolod City. Merrymaking and dance street competition are among the activities being held during the event. Another major event that is celebrated every year in Bacolod City is the Panaad sa Negros, this time it involves all the cities and municipalities under the banner of Negros Occidental, it happens every April and late May or after the Holy Week. Panaad Park is the main venue of this famous festival. The Panaad Park also caters for some big events in sports just like the 23rd Southeast Asian Games 2005, 2006 Asian Football Qualifiers, and our local version of the Olympics, the Palarong Pambansa.

Delicacies and Products

The Bacolod City is not only famous for its festivals, but the city of smile was also renowned for its native delicacies. The piaya is one of the top homemade delicacies of the city, enriched with flour and brown sugar, coated with sesame seeds that provide a sweet savor for the local and foreign tourists. The BongBong’s Piaya and Barquillos is one of the best producers of this product and named the No. 1 Pasalubong Center in the city. Another alluring product that Bacolod can also be proud of is the “Chicken Inasal”. The unique taste of chicken that being grilled in the stick can be found in any streets of the city. Chicken House, Mang Inasal, and the famed Manokan Country are the best place to stop to find this food product.

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Bacolod Masskara Festival: An example of Filipino Resiliency.

2010-10-07T13:18:00.009+08:00

The City of Smiles, Bacolod City, will once again pulsate with the latin beat and throb with the colorful and fun spirit of the Masskara Festival this October 2010. The highlights of the Masskara 2010 will be on October 1 to 19 and will feature a competition among various dance groups clad in very colorful costumes.

MassKara is coined from two words: Mass, which means “many, or multitude,” and Kara, a Spanish word for “face,” thus MassKara is a mass or multitude of smiling faces.

The festival first began in 1980 during a period of crisis. The province relied on sugar cane as its primary agricultural crop, and the price of sugar was at an all-time low due to the introduction of sugar substitutes like high fructose corn syrup in the United State. It was also a time of tragedy; on April 22 of that year, the inter-island vessel Don Juan carrying many Negrenses, including those belonging to prominent families in Bacolod City, collided with the tanker Tacloban City and sank. An estimated 700 lives were lost in the tragedy.

In the midst of these tragic events, the city's artists, local government and civic groups decided to hold a festival of smiles, because the city at that time was also known as the City of Smiles. They reasoned that a festival was also a good opportunity to pull the residents out of the pervasive gloomy atmosphere. The initial festival was therefore, a declaration by the people of the city that no matter how tough and bad the times were, Bacolod City is going to pull through, survive, and in the end, triumph.

The festival features a street dance competition where people from all walks of life troop to the streets to see colorfully-masked dancers gyrating to the rhythm of Latin musical beats in a display of mastery, gaiety, coordination and stamina. Major activities include the MassKara Queen beauty pageant, carnivals, drum and bugle corps competitions, food festivals, sports events, musical concerts, agriculture-trade fairs, garden shows, and other special events organized ad-hoc every year.

VISITING LEON, ILOILO: I just can't fail to visit old churches in places I've visited here in Iloilo.

2009-10-04T15:52:00.008+08:00

The Municipality of Leon was formerly known as Camando which was founded in the year 1730 with Mr. Bernabe Buncag as Gobernadorcillo. In 1866, the town was transformed to Sitio Capan, a vast rice region. Two years after, the town was given the name Leon in honor of the City of Leon in Spain, the place where Fray Agustin Castro, the Parish Priest came from. However, the inhabitants retained their surnames beginning with letter “C” which was given them through the order of Governor Claveria in 1849, in lasting memory of the former town of Camando.

Leon has a prominent place in the annals of Ilonggo history. Records show that the only Civil Resistance movement that did not fall into the hands of the Japanese, the Free Government of Panay and Romblon was established by Senator Tomas Confesor in Bucari area in May 1942. Every time I visit a certain municipality in Iloilo I always see to it to take a photo of their century old churches. It's quite fascinating to see a lot of great and old churches here in the Province of Iloilo.

Leon Church FACADE: The Neo-classical styled Leon Church stands in front of a beautiful and well-maintained plaza. It was planned to be one of Iloilo’s biggest and grandest church but for some reason it was left unfinished.

The right side detail of the church.

The right side entrance detail.

INSIDE: (beams & columns)

Inspection of the present building reveals that that the original length of the building was shortened, evidenced by ruins of the original structure found at the behind the present altar. Also, the belfries needs proper rehabilitation because the currently installed belfries look too crude and are ruining the other side of the beautiful façade.

My SHOT as a PHOTOGRAPHER KuNo!!! Well I just tried...

2009-09-24T11:26:00.006+08:00

Part of my travel is taking some personal photos and of course trying to capture some beautiful and picturesque locations and subject that I personally collect. When I was in Guimbal, Iloilo, Philippines. I roamed around their town plaza and capture some photos.

THE GUIMBAL CHURCH FROM A FAR THE GUIMBAL CHURCH BELL TOWER GUIMBAL PLAZA HAVE ARRAY OF BEUTIFUL ORNAMENTAL PLANTS A PLANT KNOWN AS "anahaw" ANAHAW LEAF INSIDE OF A FLOWER FLOWER GARDEN A LEAF OF A PLANT ONE OF MY FAVORITE SHOTS RUNNING WATER FROM THE POND

The GRANDEUR of GUIMBAL CHURCH.

2009-09-24T11:12:00.007+08:00

I was privileged to roam around the Province of Iloilo and been able to see different places there. One of the Place I visited was the Municipality of Guimbal.

THE FACADE OF GUIMBAL CHURCH

Guimbal was annexed as a visita of Oton in 1575. In 1590 it became an independent doctrina (mission) but in 1618 was handed over to the secular clergy for lack of Augustinian friars. In 1626, Guimbal returned to the administration of the Augustinians who appointed Fr. Pedro Ramirez as vicar-prior. In 1656, Guimbal was placed under Tigbauan. Guimbal was affected by the jurisdictional conflict between the Jesuits and the Augustinians. The former was working to convert the Mundos who lived in the upland but within the boundaries of Guimbal. Miagao was annexed to Guimbal in 1703. The conflict between the Jesuits and the Augustinians was resolved in 1751. Fr. Juan Aguado who worked in Guimbal in 1742, 44 and 53 began building the present church and Fr. Juan Campos finished it between 1769-74. Fr. José Oranguren enlarged the church in 1893, but two years later the church was burnt. Fr. Agustín Llorente restored the church and built the tower. The church is presently under going renovation, the cement and stucco finish of the church is being removed revealing stonework made of yellow sandstone similar to the type used in Tigbauan and Miagao.

Guimbal Church is a rather squat structure, made even more so by raising the level of the street. The façade with the wide base of the bell tower makes the whole structure appear wide rather than it is tall. The bell tower is made of three unadorned quadrilateral structures of diminishing sizes with arched windows piercing the walls. The façade is divided horizontally into two stories by a frieze decorated by rosettes and vertically by engaged columns. Twin columns resting on plinths flank the central section. Composite capitals crown the columns. A narrow pediment terminating in a cross caps the central section from which a shallow curve links the pediment with the lower story. Vases and pyramid finals decorate the façade. The Guimbal Church is one of the oldest churches in the country. This yellow sandstone church is made made from adobe stones called igang and coral stones quarried from Guimaras. It was built in 1774 by Father Campos. The façade is a two-story affair flanked by twinned round pilasters decorated with floral carvings. Its vintage belfry is 4 stories high and doubles as a watchtower during the Spanish town against pillaging Moro pirates. The Guimbal Church is located beside the Guimbal Plaza.

The grandeur of San Joaquin Old Cemetery

2009-09-21T16:01:00.007+08:00

San Joaquin Old Cemetery was built at the twilight of Spanish rule, San Joaquin cemetery was initiated by Fray Mariano Vamba, the last Augustinian parish priest of the town. Terraced stone steps culminate at the cemetery’s crowning glory—its capilla, sumptuously decorated with stone carvings of a distinct floral and leaf pattern.

The CapillaThe capilla also, known as “Campo Santo,” is made of coral rocks and baked bricks.That's me under the scorching heat of the sun, enjoying the grandeur and the monumental of this edifice.

San Joaquin Church in the Province of Iloilo

2009-09-21T15:55:00.005+08:00

San Joaquin Church

The militaristic motif of the San Joaquin Church distinguishes itself from other churches in the Country. Carved on a disproportionately large pediment on the church’s facade is an intricate sculptural relief depicting the Spanish victory over Moroccan forces in the Battle of Tetuan.

The FACADE: The unique features of the San Joaquin Church has received the admiration of its onlookers including the National Historical Institute, which has listed the church as a National Cultural Treasure. The declaration was made in support of the state policy to preserve and protect important cultural properties and safeguard their intrinsic value. The low relief mural captures the drama of victory where cavalry and infantry are tearing down Moorish defense. So intricate is the sculpture that even the expression of agony by wounded soldiers is visible. The title of the composition “Rendición de Tetuan” is carved at the base of this animated relief. The Bell Tower: One of the bells of the San Joaquin Church hangs silently from the chains. The year inscribed on its mossy figure, año 1861, hints at the amount of history it has seen from the top of the bell tower. One would wonder, how many times has this bell pealed? How many masses has it welcomed? Lower Facade Detail: The San Joaquin Church, built in 1869, is made of limestones quarried from the mountains of Igbaras and gleaming white coral stones abundant in the shores of San Joaquin. The facade is decorated with rosettes and divided vertically by engaged columns. A plaque above the arched portal displays the Augustinian seal flanked by cherubs. The three altars are also of carved limestone, and were originally painted in bright colors. The San Joaquin Church is flanked by a three story bell tower to its right and ruins of its old convent to its left. Among the sprawling ruins of the convent are an oval well and a kiln for baking bread.

WHY YOU NEED TO VISIT ASIA: Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

2009-07-18T12:45:00.009+08:00

JUST WATCH AND SEE FOR YOUR SELF. SEE THE EXCITEMENT AND THE GRANDEUR OF ASIA. VISIT ASIA NOW!!!

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Singapore Nightlife: Nightlife with Hot Spots

2009-07-17T10:43:00.014+08:00

At night time, Singapore practically transforms itself from an ever-so-efficient business hub to a buzzing network of bars and nightclubs. Busy executives loosen their ties and kick up their heels to the sound of jazz swing in at Harry's Bar along Boat Quay, and earnest students-by-day let down their hair for some laid-back bar-hopping at famous Mohammed Sultan Road.

In the past decade, bars and nightclubs have blossomed in a big way in the Lion City. Long labeled as an over-protected nanny state where its well-behaved inhabitants just don't know how to have fun, partying the night away has become a norm. Many of the bars and clubs have taken on a unique Singapore or Southeast Asian character; you'll find restored Chinese god owns pumping out rap or retro, trendy bars of glass-and-steel exteriors and buddhist temple-style interiors, historic drinking dens that will you bring back to the days of the Raj.

BOAT QUAY & CLARKE QUAY

Boat Quay and Clarke Quay are dotted with restaurants as well as pubs, so the mood here is slightly laid-back and the crowd mixed. Patronised by serious party-goers, but also people just out for a pint after work, couples chatting over a leisurely dinner, and tourists. The pubs are old Chinese god owns and shop houses given a heartening face lift.

ORCHARD ROAD

This famous shopping belt also harbours some great clubs. Venom (Pacific Plaza Penthouse, 9 Scotts Road, 7347677) boasts a state-of-the-art dance floor and a sweeping view of Orchard Road. The theme changes every night, and the music ranges from pop to retro to house. The crowd -- well-heeled and chic.

MOHAMMED SULTAN ROAD

In the past few years, this once-forgotten back alley has taken on legendary proportions. Once a ramshackle row of old Chinese god owns, the street has been transformed into a vital, throbbing artery of Singapore's nightlife. The god owns have retained their colourful Peranakan facades, and many of the bars in this area have adopted a Shanghai-Old World type of interior.

ZOUK

Any review of the Singapore club scene should begin with Zouk (17, Jiak Kim Street, 7382988). This hugely popular club, which has been compared with some of the best in Europe, plays mainly House music to a mostly young crowd. Zouk's music is spun by its seven resident DJs, while regular live acts from visiting artistes - such as Galliano, Chemical Brothers, Heart and Kylie Minogue -- are an added draw.

LONG BAR

No list of Singapore nightspots would be complete without a mention of the Long Bar at Raffles Hotel. Housed in the historic Raffles Hotel, this is where the Singapore Sling, the island's most famous cocktail, was invented. The decor, in line with that of the hotel, is high-class colonial. Old-style fans flap about on the ceiling (although now they're automated, not pulled by some poor servant), and you're encouraged to throw your peanut shells on the floor -- they're there to add to the planter's ambiance.

It's convenient to go bar- and club-hopping in Singapore, as the golden triangle of nightspots -- Zouk - Mohammed Sultan - Boat Quay -- are all a short taxi hop from each other. Be warned, on Friday and Saturday nights the clubbing herd comes out in full force and you may have to call for a taxi to avoid waiting in queue. Drinks - including beer -- are fairly expensive in Singapore. Most bars have happy hours, where drinks are at a sharp discount or standard drinks like vodka tonic are on one-for-one offer. Wednesday night is Ladies Night at many bars, while some bars and clubs mark out one night of the week with a special dance or music theme. The bars serve finger food, some offer the usual pub grub like fish and chips or spring rolls, while the trendier ones have sushi or teppanyaki on their menus. If you're hungry for a real meal after all that clubbing, there's usually an Indian roti prata stall, hawker centre or coffee shop open nearby. The Newton Circus hawker centre is alive all night, while many hotels have coffee houses that welcome the tired and hungry until the wee hours of the morning.

MALAYSIAN FOOD: A Diversity of Sumptuous Selection.

2009-07-08T18:04:00.020+08:00

Malaysia cuisine is extremely diverse. Each racial group has contributed to the great Malaysia gastronomic heritage. Generally, Malay and Indian cuisine are spicier while Chinese cuisine is milder in taste. There are also cuisines of other ethnic groups, and a growing range of international cuisines. To add to appeal, eating out in Malaysia is relatively inexpensive. Most tropical fruit is available in Malaysia as demand for fruit is quite high.

Chinese Food: When people in the West speak of Chinese food, they probably mean Cantonese food. It's the best known and most popular variety of Chinese food. The food are usually stir-fried with just a touch of oil to ensure that the result is crisp and fresh. All those best known 'western Chinese' dishes fit into this category - sweet and sour dishes, won ton, chow mein, spring rolls.

Dim sum is usually consumed during lunch or as a Sunday brunch. Dim sum restaurant are usually large, noisy affair and the dim sum, little snacks that come in small bowls, are whisked around the tables on individual trolleys or carts. As they come by , you simply ask for a plate of this or a bowl of that. At the end the meal you are billed is the amount of empty containers on your table. With Cantonese food the more people you can muster for the meal the better, because dishes are traditionally shared so everyone will manage to sample the greatest variety. A corollary of this is that Cantonese food should be balance: traditionally, all foods are said to be either Yin (cooling) - like vegetables, most fruits and clear soup; or Yang (heaty) - like starchy foods and meat. A cooling food should be balance with a heaty food and too much of one it would not be good for you.

Beijing (Peking) food is, of course best known for the famous 'Peking Duck'. Beijing food are less subtle than Cantonese food. Beijing food is usually eaten with hot steamed bun or with noodles, because rice is not grown in cold region of the north. But in Malaysia, it is more likely to come with rice.

Shanghai food are not easily found in Malaysia. Since most of Malaysia's Chinese are from the south, particularly from Hainan and Hakka it is quite easy to find food from this region. Throughout Malaysia one of the most widespread economical meal is the Hainanese Chicken Rice which cost around the figure of RM3.00. The Hainanese also produced steamboat, sort of Oriental variation of the Swiss Fondue, where you have a boiling stockpot in the middle of the table into which you deep pieces of meat, seafood and vegetable.

Indian Food: Indian influence in Malaysian cuisine started in the 19th century when large arrivals of Indian migrants were brought into the country as contract laborers to work in rubber estates and on the railways. Some did take the opportunity to set up trade in the textile and food industry. Indian cuisine can be divided into two mainstreams, Northern and Southern Indian cuisine.

North Indian cuisine boasts of a diet rich in meat and uses spices and ingredients such as yogurt and ghee in dishes that are elaborate without being overly spicy.Chapati (wheat-flour pancakes) replaces rice, which is the center of most South Indian meals. Coconut milk, mustard seeds, and chilies are also widely used in the Southern province.

Local Indian hawkers have created unique versions of local dishes, which are not found in India. For example, "mee goreng" is a combination of fresh Chinese yellow noodles, tofu, bean-sprouts, and dried shrimp paste. Malaysia also abounds with shops offering "Nasi Kandar", which is basically a combination of Malay and Indian cuisine - hence very Malaysian - although the taste is more robust. This concept came about when "nasi" (rice) hawkers would previously "kandar" (balance a pole on the shoulder with two huge containers on both ends) their wares.

Tandoori dishes are the most popular main courses in North Indian restaurants. Tandoori chicken is always a favorite, where a whole baby chicken or chicken quarters are roasted in the clay oven for several hours in advance and then finished off on the barbecue.

Malay & Nyonya Food: Variety is the spice in Malay food. The traditional culinary style has been greatly influenced by the long-ago traders from neighboring countries, such as Indonesia, India, the Middle East, and China. Malay food is often described as spicy and flavorful as it utilizes a melting pot of spices and herbs.

One of the most unique Malay dishes is the "roti jala" (lacy pancakes), which sometimes replaces the staple rice. Roti jala is an ideal accompaniment to any dish with lots of rich gravy and is often served during special occasions. It is made from a mixture of plain flour and eggs, with a pinch of turmeric powder and butter. Desserts are a must for any Malay meal. Easily available at most local restaurants and roadside stalls, Malay desserts are invariably very sweet and include ingredients such as coconut milk, palm sugar, and flour.

YUMMY LAKSA: It Gives Me Not Just Satisfaction But also Perspiration.

2009-07-08T17:42:00.014+08:00

You wont be able to say that you have been in Malaysia or Singapore without trying to taste their famous LAKSA (a curry noodle). Usually you wilbe able to find these sumptuous noodle soup along Jalan Petaling in the heart of the China Town and every mamak areas where you can order it hot.

Laksa is a popular spicy noodle soup from PERANAKAN culture also known as Baba and Nyonya, which is a merger of Chinese and Malay elements found in malaysia and Singapore. The term laksa is used to describe two different types of noodle soup dishes: curry laksa and assam laksa. Curry laksa refers to noodles served in coconut curry soup, while assam laksa refers to noodles served in sour fish soup. Usually, thick rice noodles also known as laksa noodles are preferred, although thin rice vermicelli (bee hoon or mee hoon) is also common and some variants use other types.

It’s a funny thing, Laksa. At risk of incurring the wrath of Malaysians, it’s a little like creamy soup, only more pungent and has a pleasant sourish tang. It’s not as over the top fiery as tom yam, so the spiciness doesn’t hit you like a locomotive, but it does have a peculiar way of getting under your skin.

Variants of curry laksa include:

Laksa lemak, also known as nyonya laksa (Malay: Laksa nyonya), is a type of laksa with a rich coconut gravy. Lemak is a culinary description in the Malay language which specifically refers to the presence of coconut milk which adds a distinctive richness to a dish. As the name implies, it is made with a rich, slightly sweet and strongly spiced coconut gravy. Laksa lemak is usually made with a fish-based gravy and is heavily influenced by Thai laksa (Malay: Laksa Thai), perhaps to the point that one could say they are one and the same.

Laksam, a speciality of the Northeastern Malaysian states of Kelantan and Terengganu, is made with very thick flat white rice flour noodles in a rich, full-bodied white gravy of boiled fish and coconut milk. Though usually made of fish flesh, it i sometimes made with eels. Traditionally laksam is eaten with hands rather than with eating utensils due to the gravy's thick consistency.

Katong laksa (Malay: Laksa Katong) is a variant of laksa lemak from the Katong area of Singapore. In Katong laksa, the noodles are normally cut up into smaller pieces so that the entire dish can be eaten with a spoon alone (that is, without chopsticks or a fork). Katong laksa is a strong contender for the heavily competed title of Singapore's national dish.

Try it and enjoy!!! Visit Malaysia and Singapore and try it for your self.

PASALUBONG from MARINDUQUE: Things I Bought From Mariduque When I Returned Back HOME.

2009-07-04T12:42:00.006+08:00

NOW I WILL BE LEAVING MARINDUQUE, so with the limited time I have, I roam around the center of the town. I went to BOAC CENTRAL MARKET and some Souvenir Shops in the town.

As a FILIPNO TRAIT of giving PASALUBONG (presents) when you are returning back home from travel. You are obliged to bring back some presents. So I decide to buy some pasalubong and the best thing I could ever buy from here is the Bagoong ng Marinduque or Bagoong Boac as the local call it. Unlike your regular shrimp paste Bagoong Boac, if I remember right, is made of fish and is more liquid than paste. but its the best especially with mangoes, believe me!

Then I went to some shop and found an Arrowroot Cookies which are Marinduque's specialty with the Rejano's Bakery brand the more known. Although the bakery is located in Sta. Cruz their product can be found in all areas of Marinduque and can be bought at the local markets or in souvenir shops. Packaging comes in different sizes: small, medium and large. the ones in the picture are medium-sized and if you are looking to buy more you can choose to buy those packed in cans. they're very tasty and one of my favorites to buy whenever I'm in Marinduque. For a medium-sized pack expect to pay P68.00.

ACCESS to MARINDUQUE.

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Marinduque Island can be accessed by a number of Ports and by Air via Gasan Airport.Currently, Marinduque is served with a direct flight to and from Manila with Zest Airways (Formerly Asian Spirit), the aircraft lands at the Marinduque Airport in barangay Masiga, roughly in betweenGasan and Boac.

Marinduque can be reached by a number of ports from Lucena City, on the Mainland (Luzon). Balanacan Port, Cawit Port or Buyabod Port are the ports of call for Marinduque Island. If you are to reach Marinduque from Manila, you must take a bus or similar to Lucena City then take a Ferry/Boat from Lucena to one of the ports listed above. Currently Montenegro Lines (MSLI) serves routes from Lucena to Marinduque, but a few others do have a sheduled routes to Marinduque. Marinduque does have direct Bus service from Manila to Marinduque, you must purchase a bus ticket from one of the cities (Manila and Surrounding areas) that is direct to Marinduque. This means the bus will drive you directly to Marinduque from Manila (Of course, via the Ferry along the way).

Jeepneys, Tricycles and FX's are the main means of transport on Marinduque Island. Prices are negotiated from Driver to Driver, but at the Main Tricycle terminal and Jeepney terminals on the island, their are posted Fixed rates.

MARINDUQUE: Come & Visit this Peacefull Place and Discover Humble Heritage.

2009-06-19T12:57:00.013+08:00

Now I am trying to visit an unknown place to me. Far more from the hustling and bustling cosmopolitan ambiance of Manila. This is what Marinduque can offer you:

Moriones Festival

Annually, during the observance of Holy Week, a biblical character in the person of the Roman centurion, Longinus, comes alive as the towns of Boac, Mogpog, and Gasan celebrate the Moriones Festival. It is a religious festival, which links the story of Longinus with Christ’s Passion and Death.

Putong

This is Marinduque’s indigenous custom of welcoming and honoring friends and visitors. The ceremony starts with the procession of the “mamumutong,” a group of men and women, chanting greetings before the visitors whom they regard as deities.

Bathala Cave

The Bathala caves are said to be mystical and a repository of psychic power emanating from various points of the universe. There are believed to be seven caves composing the complex.

Boac Cathedral

This cathedral is a mere 10-minute walk from Boac town proper. It was built in 1756 in honor of the Blessed Virgin of Biglang Awa (Immediate Succor). It was here where Filipinos and Spaniards took refuge from pirate attacks. The architecture is Filipino-Hispanic Gothic with much of the original structure – the façade the main body, the belfry, and the altar – faithfully preserved. Stained glass windows, though a later addition, adorn the walls and enhance the age-old beauty of the church.

MARINDUQUE: A Serene Location for Reflection.

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Known as the smallest province in the Southern Tagalog region, Marinduque has the shape of a human heart floating on a clear blue sea.

The island province is characterized by undulating hills, picturesque valleys, sheer seaside cliffs, interspersed with patches of flatland on different parts of the island. The soil is fertile but marked in certain spots by large stony areas, making wide continuous farming difficult. Deposits of iron, copper, and lead are found and mined in the province.

During the yearly Lenten season, a myriad of tourists, from the ardent devotee to a mere observer, flock to Marinduque to witness the very popular Moriones Festival. A biblical character in the person of the Roman centurion, Longinus, comes alive as the towns of Boac, Mogpog, and Gasan celebrate Moriones. It is a religious festival, which links the story of Longinus with Christ’s Passion and Death. It is celebrated during the observance of Holy Week, or the week before Easter, which also happens to be in the middle of the Philippine summer.

The heart-shaped island of Marinduque rests on the Sibuyan Sea and is located south of Manila between the Bondoc Peninsula at the southeastern portion of Luzon and Mindoro Island. It is bounded on the north-northeast by Quezon, south by the island of Romblon, west-southwest by Oriental Mindoro, and west by Batangas. The island province has an aggregate land area of 95,920 hectares, including four major islets and eight minor ones.

Things You Should Know In WANDERING CARAMOAN.

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Since there are no telephones available for the local establishments, you can only get your accommodation only upon reaching Centro - the local term for the Poblacion of the Town Proper. Following are information to guide you in wandering at CARAMOAN, CAMARINES SUR.

Tourist Inn / Pension Houses

Rex Tourist Inn (up) - Located in Real St. Brgy Tawog. There are 6 room available, rates for fan room is Php300.00 while regular room to executive room rates are ranging from Php500.00 to 2,500.00

Roa Pension House - Located in Sirangan St. Brgy Tawog - air-conditioned room rates are ranging from Php1,000.00 to 1,400.00

Homestay Programs

Mrs. Imelda Versoza Residence - Located in Centro, Caramoan - Country style, fully furnished, well maintained and cozy, with beddings, water, air-conditioned rooms, spacious living room, and foods are available upon request. Two big aircon rooms are available for rent, rates starts from Php500.00.

Mr. David Plopinio Residence - Located in Centro, Caramoan - A three storey concrete house, fully furnished, with beddings, water, air-conditioned rooms, spacious living room, veranda, food / meals can be ordered / served. With two spacious air-conditioned rooms with separate toilet and bathroom. Rates are starting from Php500.00

Unlike other famous beach destinations, Caramoan doesn't offer international cuisines such as Italian, Spanish, Chinese and other famous dishes but instead, experience the delightful taste of truly bicolandia food such as:

Laing or Pinangat (left)- has known for its main ingredients taro (gabi) leaves and stalks slowly cooked in coconut milk and seasoned with ginger and sili (Philippine hot pepper),

Bicol Express (right) - is a mixture of chili pepper, with bits of tasty meat or fish and other spices simmered in coconut cream (gata) and fresh seafoods.

The island doesn't have fine dining restaurants but you will definitely enjoy the fresh dishes in various homegrown "turo-turo" existing in various main points of the island. All delicacies are guaranteed fresh and affordable, ranging from Php30 - 70 per meal. Finding your food to eat will add spice to your never ending island escapade.

B Y AIR
The Manila-Naga route is served by the Philippine Airlines. PAL's 141-seater (Boeing 737) flies daily except Tuesdays and Thursdays. Estimated Travel Time (ETT): 1 hour

BY LAND
From Manila

Manila to Naga - Bus ( Pasay or Cubao) Php425.00 - 600.00
Naga to Sabang or Talisay Port - Jeep or Van (Naga Central terminal) Php40.00 - 50.00
Port to Caramoan Port - motorboat (Sabang/Talisay Port) Php80.00 - 100.00
Caramoan Port - Centro - Jeep ( Caramoan Port ) Php10.00

From Legaspi

Legaspi to Anayan Pili, Camarines Sur - Bus or Van ( Legaspi Terminal) Php80.00
Anayan - Sabang or Talisay Port - Jeep ( Anayan Jeep Terminal ) Php30.00
Port to Caramoan - motorboat ( Sabang or Talisay port ) Php80.00 - 100.00
Caramoan Port - Centro - Jeep ( Caramoan Port ) Php10.00

If you have a private vehicle, it is advisable that you look for a barangay official in Sabang or Talisay port for your safe car parking. Sabang port and Talisay Port have daily regular trips to Caramoan every 6:00Am, 8:00Am and 11:00Am. If you missed the regular schedule, special trips are available at daytime, boat rental are ranging from Php500.00 to Php700.00 depending on the size of boat available.

Tricycle is the most common means of transportation within the Poblacion and its sitios, rates starts from Php5.00 depending on the desired destination while motorcycle rental per day is ranging from Php200.00 to 300.00. Island-hopping boat rental is only Php1,500.00 per day with maximum of ten passengers per boat. Don't hesitate to haggle for the price, remember that you are in the Philippines, where almost everything is in its best bargain.

TIPS IN TRAVELLING IN CARAMOAN

There are no resorts near the beach so you have to bring camping gears if you plan to stay overnight.

Bring first aid kits, hospitals and clinics are not accessible

Public Market is located at the Caramoan Centro where you can buy your food and other necessities.

Buy enough bottled drinking water, there is no available drinking water in the location.

It would be nice if you can visit the Barangay Captain first and introduce yourselves.

You may also visit the Municipal Planning Office located in the Municipal Building, they may have other information's you need for your stay in Caramoan.

Always bring a sunscreen protection

Bring a camera and take your memorable photos from this fantastic island

CARAMOAN PENINSULA: A Hidden Paradise You Need To Discovered Here In The PHILIPPINES.

2009-06-12T14:37:00.016+08:00

Philippines is blessed with marvelous and beautiful places. We Filipinos enjoy great scenery from our mountains down to our to seas. We must help protect these bountiful grace we have. One of this is the CARAMOAN PENINSULA in Camarines Sur here in the Philippines.

A visit to the Caramoan Islands will get anyone as close to nature as possible with its pristine beaches, Limestone formations, white fine sand, turquoise waters, majestic caves and diverse marine wildlife. Hence, one must be fully prepared to experience an adventure of a lifetime. Very little is known about Caramoan. Isolated from the rest of Camarines Sur, it is no surprise why Philippine's Secret Paradise remains unexploited from commercial tourism.

Caramoan gives 'island hopping' a new meaning. Enjoy its beauty in many ways. Great ocean adventures for kayakers, snorkle and scuba dive to experience the diverse marine life, trek and search for the enigmatic lagoon, rock climb the limestone cliffs, explore the caves or just star gaze at night.

TRAVEL INFORMATION: (Prices may Change)

Caramoan can also be reached via the southern Luzon expressway to CBD(Central Business District) in Naga City . There are also direct flights from Manila to Pili Airport, the Air Philippines and Cebu Pacific fly regularly from the Manila domestic airports to Pili airport.

I believe that Caramoan will undoubtedly be one of the best tourist destinations in the country. The island is blessed with rich, Virgin Islands, limestones, amazing rock formations and white, fine sands that local and foreign tourists would love to explore. The development of the Caramoan Island is embodied in Republic Act 9445 declaring the islands of Lahuy, Cotivas, Guinahuan, Luksuhin, Malibagon and Masay located in the northern coast of the Caramoan town as national tourism zones.

JALAN PETALING: The CHINATOWN of MALAYSIA.

2009-06-10T11:15:00.017+08:00

JALAN PETALING or Petaling Street is one of the most crowded locations here in Kulala Lumpur, Malaysia. The China town is located in here. It is infamous for a lot of shops and stools that sells pirated products. You would always see a lot of pirated clothes and accessories along with bootleg DVDs and CDs. Petaling Street however does not exclusively offer pirated products. Haggling is a common sight here and the place is usually crowded with locals as well as tourists.

The area has dozens of restaurants and food stalls, serving local favourites such as Hokkien Mee, Ikan Bakar (barbecued fish), Asam Laksa and Curry Noodles. Most of the traders here are Chinese but there are also Indians, Malay and Bangladeshi.

The nice thing about its location is for its accessibility. There are a lot of stuff and items you will find here. There are also a lot of LOW BUDGET HOTELS here perfectly for backpackers. Located inside Petaling Street is a 3-star Business Class and Hostel like: Hotel Malaya and Swiss Inn Hotel, and no frills hotel,Stayorange Hotel. Also near there is a Chinese bookshop and a few stalls selling Hainanese Chicken Rice and Noodles. A small LONGAN stall is also located there.

Nearby is Masjid Jamek, an old mosque of Moorish architecture while a tourist spot known as Central Market is within walking distance. Also nearby are the Pasar Seni LRT Station of the Kelana Jaya Line and the Maharajalela Monorail Station. One of the most famous landmarks, the Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Kuala Lumpur, is located along Jalan Tun H.S. Lee is KL's Chinatown. It is one of KL's oldest and richest Hindu temples. It receives many devotees and tourists daily. Its easy to get to, endlessly fascinating and very easy to explore, every visitor to Kuala Lumpur should make it a point to see Chinatown. Shoppers will lose themselves (and maybe their mates as well?) going through the endless row of tables that serve as shop fronts on Jln. Petaling's night market. And for true Chinese cuisine this is the place to sit down and dig in.

HOTELS in NAGA CITY: A GUIDE to CAMSUR GETAWAY.

2009-06-10T10:31:00.009+08:00

AVENUE PLAZA HOTEL

It is the newest hotel in Naga City Philippines with a 6,000 sq meter full facilities that offers world-class accommodation. You can expect 1st class service and warm Filipino hospitality from the Avenue Plaza staff. The hotel is located on Magsaysay Avenue, Naga Philippines - central community near the fast growing business district surrounded by educational institutions. There is a gym, La piazza ballrooms, high Internet speed, 24 hr coffee shop, 2 level infinity pool, and many more. Including transportation service to and from the Naga Airport, which is about 15 min away. Avenue Plaza is one of the nicer luxury hotels in the Central Philippines.

Telephone: (63 54) 473-9999 / 811-7888
Fax No. (63 54) 473-9993
Email: info@theavenueplazahotel.com

VILLA CACERES HOTEL

Villa Caceres Hotel is located at Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City Philippines. It is one of the finest and luxurious hotel and restaurant. The hotels offers reasonably priced accommodations in the city and the room rates vary depending on size and season. Villa Caceres is a standard hotel and has the complete facilities and services such as In-room movies, Laundry Service, Valet-parking Space, Bar, Shuttle Service, Cocktail Lounge, Swimming Pool, and Piped-in Music. All hotel rooms have Air Con, Color Televisions, and High Speed Internet. Staying Villa Caceres gives you the best satisfaction.

Tel. Nos. (054) 811-60-83 to 89
Mobile No. 0918-9342285
Fax No. (054) 473-93-27
Toll Free No. 250-8118
Email: villacacereshotel@yahoo.com
If you are in manila just call toll free line 250-8118

Naga City Villa Caceres Hotel is owned by Mr. Robert Le e Obiedo & Family.

STARVIEW HOTEL

If you are a star lover, go for Starview Hotel for which it has a place for stargazing and it is one of the decent hotels in the Naga City. The hotel stands at the middle of Jollibee and Cabis Cabana that is in front of the 13 Martires Plaza at #76 Elias Angeles St., City and Quezon Plaza of Naga Philippines. Since the hotel is at the core of the City, it is easy to go to all malls that is just few min away from the hotel. Check in Starview Hotel and enjoy the joyful and beautiful City of Naga.

Telephone No. 472-68-92 / 811-71-71
Address: #76 Elias Angeles St, Naga City Philippines
Website: www.starviewhotel.com

SAMPAGUITA TOURIST INN HOTEL

If you are in a budget and looking for affordable hotel to check in, try Sampaguita Tourist Inn Hotel. This is one of the few hotels in Naga City. It sits along the Naga River at the Panganiban Drive, Naga City Philippines. The hotel offers fine services and better accommodation such as Wifi ready, excellent rooms, and so. Visit and try Sampaguita and enjoy its affordable rate of rooms, but great services and facilities.

Telephone No. (63)(54) 473-2158

NAGA CITY REGENT HOTEL

Regent Hotel is Located downtown in the heart of Naga City Philippines. It is one of the nicest hotels in the metropolitan section of the city. If you are looking for a better shoppping area on discounted items (Ukay - Ukay), then this is the best accomodation in Naga. The regent Hotel is just walking distance of many walking distance of the City. This hotel is noted for with 10 luxurious function rooms and convention center.

(6354) 472 2626 or (6354) 473-8890
email: reservation@nagaregenthotel.com

NAGA MORAVILLE HOTEL

Consider staying in the newly Renovated hotel and restaurant located near the downtown area of Naga City Philippines. They offer a wide range of rooms from Luxury to Economy to suit your lodging needs while visiting Naga. They have one of the better in hotel restaurants that can be used for wedding receptions. There are many Moraville Hotels in the Camarines Sur and Naga area and they have been serving they are for over 20 years.

SUNNY VIEW HOTEL

Sunny View Hotel is located at Panganiban Drive, Naga City Philippines. The hotel is directly faced on the east where you can enjoy watching the sunrise early in the morning. Sunny View Hotel offers affordable room rates with AC, cable TV, telephone, bathtub with water heater, and whole lot more. You can also enjoy the free Internet at the lobby and its restaurant and if you are a coffee lover go to the Bean Bag Coffee just beside the hotel. For reservation just contact this number (054) 473-98-48 | 473-87-71.

Green Earth Cafe: Answer for HEALTH CONSCIOUS PEOPLE here in NAGA CITY, Philippines.

2009-06-09T15:20:00.016+08:00

For a change, Me and my friend tried this restaurant here in Naga City. We try a vegetarian restaurant to satisfy our appetite. The development of VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT is a manifestation of individuals to be more conscious of what they intake.

We went to Green Earth Cafe. This is for the health conscious people and also to those who love good food. It is located at 3rd Street Corner Soriano Avenue, Villa Sorabella Subdivision (4400) (at Concepcion Grande) Naga City. For inquiries and delivery please call them at their local number at 054-4755018.

They serve salad, burritos, pad thai, pizza, nachos and a lot more. There are outdoor seating available also. Wheelchair accessible,for our impaired fellows. The ambience is okay but unfortunately they only accept cash only. They are open daily from 10:00 AM untill 9:00 PM and sometimes late night by weekends.

(This is aTofu Dish)

(A Veggie dish to satisfy you)

(A Thai noodles for an asian twist)

(Spicy Homemade Nachos)

(And my Favorite Healthy Veggie Pizza)

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CAMARINES SUR: The NEXT BIG THING Down South of LUZON.

2009-06-08T19:12:00.024+08:00

I am privileged to be invited by a friend to visit NAGA CITY. Traveling down south of Luzon has been quite a while where I went to Marinduque, IN THIS CASE, I have visited Camarines Sur. This beautiful Province in BICOL AREA was very astonishing and surprising for me.

I stayed in AVENUE PLAZA HOTEL in Magsaysay Avenue in Naga City. I was informed that it is one of the newly opened hotel in the area. It was cleaned and have a very good services. It offers 24 hr coffee shop, 2 level infinity pool, and many more. It includes transportation services to and from the Naga Airport, which is about 15 min away. But I am not recommending this to back packer traveller or those who need a low budget accommodation although for me it is a good place to stay in.

I always have a fun day here. A lot of things to do and places to discover. THINGS YOU MUST SEE IN CARARINES SUR:

1. Our Lady of Peñafrancia Church.It is famous and Miraculous for the Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia.

2. Lake Buhi, wherein you can found the world's smallest fish. It is also surrounded by some lake villas where you can stay in.

3. Beaches of Caramoan and Sagñay which is good for Diving and Snorkeling for its beautiful underwater corals. It is also famous for its white and black sand beaches.

4. The famous CAMSUR WATERSPORTS COMPLEX a water sports park designed for wake boarding, wake skating and water skiing and ECO VILLAGE which is also located within the Provincial Capitol Complex in CADLAN, PILI, Canmarines Sur.

From this four site I told you , Naga City and the rest of Camarines Sur offers a lot of interesting destinations. From Natures wonders, scenic beauty as well as night life and metropolitan needs it can offer. From Good accommodations, Hotels, Resorts and Restaurant that varies from First Class Cuisine, Vegetarian Organic, Oriental, Local Delicacies and Ihaw-ihaw in the streets will satisfy your cravings and give you pleasure.

TENMOKU POTTERY: A Haven For Artistic Intricacy of POTTERY in Malaysia.

2009-05-07T22:49:00.024+08:00

"Hath not the potter power over the clay,

of the same lump to make one vessel unto honor,

and another unto dishonor?" - R O M A N S

FINDERS KEEPERS!!! Wha La! Actually I can't KEEP it to MYSELF. I found something interesting this afternoon. I have been back in Kuala Lumpur and a friend of mine need to go to the MID VALLEY Mega Mall where he had an appointment by 4:00 PM. We decide to go early so I can roam around the mall. After a thorough tour he left me alone at proceeded to his appointment.

NOW, I am alone... i roam around to see some souvenir shop for me to buy something when I return back home to Philippines. I was so feed up that I cant see a thing which I thought to be a good present going back home. Then suddenly my attention was caught up with shimmering and artistically handcrafted masterpiece from TENMOKU POTTERY. It is located at the second floor of the said mall. I am impressed with their unique design and concept. A very amiable staff then approached me and start talking about their products. She is A. IRENIE if I am not mistaken (I am so sorry if I don't get it right just message me up on the comment section of this article, He! He!). Anyway she discuss to me that each piece are hand made and incorporated with real LEAF VEINS that created an intricate designs in each masterpiece I called. There are also inscripted Seahorse and Fish on some items which she insist to be real thing (real seahorse and fish) to create a pattern on it. Well, I don't have any idea how they does it.

Their products ranges from HOME DECOR, DINING, JEWELRY PIECES and GIFT ITEMS. With strong artistic touch, each piece are made by hand with their expert craftsmen. To my amazement, all their MASTERPIECE are made with all natural products and even incorporated with authentic PLATINUM and GOLD on selected masterpiece and on speacial request of clients maybe. As a their tag line "DESIGN INSPIRED by NATURE" Tenmoku Pottery is really expressing their interest with dealing in bringing back the essence of NATURE as to be manifested on each items. I guess the fascination I have with these masterpiece is the company's enthusiasm on both aesthetics and practicality which is applied on and to be enjoy art on real life application. Their GOAL and SETTING STANDARDS on their PRODUCT, standouts among others. Definitely, TENMOKU POTTERY will be in my list of places to see to find precious gifts and masterpiece to be shared with people I cherished.

MID VALLEY MEGA MALL ADDRESS:
TENMOKU POTTERY
s006, 2nd Floor, Centre Court, Mid Valley Maga Mall,
Vist them on their website at: www.tenmokupottery.com.my