Sabah Fest 2011

Sabah Fest, a cultural extravaganza is happens again and this year happening at Magellan, Sutera Harbour. The State's colourful cultural event will be held starting from today until 1st of May 2011.

Organised by Sri Pelancongan Sabah, it is open to the public and the entrance for handicraft and foods exhibition is FREE. Come and watch handicraft-making demonstrations by the respective ethnic groups and try out their traditional foods at the Magellan Grand Ballroom, Sutera Harbour from 10 am to 10pm.

HANDICRAFTS AREA

FOODS AND BEVERAGES AREA

Tonight, there will be a Premiere Show held at Magellan Grand Ballroom at 7pm. The 23rd edition of Sabah Fest will bring the highly-anticipated show with the themed "Papakang" - The Odyssey of Seven Brothers", an one-hour musical theatre-style production based on a local folklore of the legendary Nunuk Ragang.

Normal walk-in rate: RM50 and student for only RM30. Come and grab the ticket to enjoy tonight show from this counter

Kadaiku & Sabah Tourism Board.

Monaco - Final Post

In case you miss out my Monaco Part 1 post, then click here for more info and understanding.

Cont: We visited Monte Carlo, which is one of Europe's leading tourist resort. It is one of the four areas of Monaco, is the principal residential and resort area. At here, we catch a glimpse on a few, ok, not a few but lots of luxury cars. Frankly to tell you, really a lots lots lots of luxury and expensive cars during our tour to Monte Carlo.

~dt~in Monaco

If you are fans or love to watch the fastest circuit-racing car, you will know that Monaco is also one the street circuits where Formula One Monaco Grand Pix will be host annually.

This is the Ferrari car I saw at Monaco. Brrooommm, broooomm....... Smart and elegant car by the way.


Now is time for me to test you:
If Monaco is the second smallest country in the world, then which country is the SMALLEST country in the world?


That's is my second and final part of Monaco. Do follow me for my next destination.

Last Day of Taipei International Flora EXPO

From Tokyo to Monaco, and now I am taking you all the way to Taipei.

Today is the grand closing day of the 2010 Taipei International Flora Exposition. It opened on 6th November 2010 and run until today, which is their final day. This is Taiwan horticultural industry's first time performing as the lead on the world stage.

2010 X'mas Trip to Taiwan

Although I don't fancy flowers except for lily, but this exhibition really impressed me. It was fairly interesting and worth seeing with lot of flowers on display over the vast area of Taipei that the Flora Expo covers. Unfortunate for me was visit this exhibition for less than 2 hours is totally not-so-awesome as there are many things to see and worst case ever was crowded all over the area.

The famous pineapple soft cakes. Bought 5 boxes because it is taste delicious.

That is my short post of today. I will post more after done with the Japan and Monaco entry.

Monaco - World's Second Smallest Country

Short Note: This is my 2008 Europe trip, which happens almost 3 years ago. Please bear with me and hope you like it. Thank you for reading it.

Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco is the second smallest country in the world. It is located on the Mediterranean Sea along the French Riviera, which is the southern coast of France. Monaco is 18 kilometers east of the French city of Nice and near the border with Italy. (OK! A little brief of geography to understand where is the location of Monaco)

The name "Monaco" means "of the old town" which was derived from the ancient Greek Monoikos and it is usually associated with Hercules, the mythical hero.

Port of Hercules, La Condamine - Well known for its distinctive wide harbour and moored expensive yachts.

French is Monaco's official language but not too worry, as English are also widely spoken and understood. Along our way to the casino, we came across a cathedral by the name of "Saint Nicholas Cathedral". This church is well-known where the wedding of the late Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly who was American actress married to Prince of Monaco was held there.

Saint Nicholas Cathedral

Monaco famous for its casino, one of Monaco's main sources of income. This is also the place of wealthy people lived where there is no tax being levied on them. According to my tour guide, to become Monaco residents, all you have to do is you need to pay 1 million Euro as deposits and this is non-refundable. Gosh!!! 1 million Euro is equal to RM5 million. They are really rich and wealthy people over here. The funny fact of Monaco is Monaco's own citizen are not allowed to gamble in the casino. Luckily our Malaysia government doesn't implement any rules that Malaysian citizen are not allowed to gambling in Genting Highland.

Monte Carlo Casino, one of most notable buildings in Monaco.

Out of most of the Casino, this is the only Casino we afford to enter as it doesn't require any entrance fee.

So, now you know that although Monaco is the second smallest country but never thought it is occupied with lots of rich and wealthy people. In my upcoming post, I will post what we saw the most during our visit in Monte Carlo, Monaco. So, please stay tune.

[Credits to Vincent, Nicole and Felicia for the photos. I brought a lousy camera to UK that time. Too bad :(]

Harajuku & Takeshita Dori

"Harajuku, Harajuku", we just love the sweet annoucer from the train commuter once we reached Harajuku Station. This is our second spot on our second day in Tokyo after visiting Tsukiji Fish Market (click here).

Harajuku is Japan famous shopping district, renowned for its unique street fashion. If you are fans of Gwen Stefani, the lead vocalist for the rock band, No Doubt or you ever watch her music video, there is no doubt that she is Harajuku lovers where she performs and makes public appearances with four back-up dancers which known as the Harajuku Girls dancers.

Takeshita Dori

The focus point of Harajuku is Takeshita Dori (Takashita Street), which it's just opposite of the Harajuku station. Takeshita Dori is a narrow pedestrian, roughly 400 meter long street lined by many fashion boutiques, trendy shops, crepe stands and fast food outlets targeting the Tokyo's young and fashionable teenagers.

According to the research, Takeshita Dori is the symbol of Harajuku and birthplace of today many Japan's fashion trend and culture. Definitely, this is one of the well worth visiting spot for a tourist like us. Indeed, Nicole and I went for second times on the next day.

Hey wait! I spot my own shop in Japan! Never thought I owned fashion boutique in Japan. Not bad ooo..

Besides the trendy shops and fashion boutique, you can find lots of crepe stands along the narrow street.

Crepe with chocolate ice-cream and banana. Cost 350 yen

Nicole and the shop staff. They are so nice and friendly.

Spot the differences of the first pic and this one?

Shops along Takeshita Dori tend to be open daily from 11:00 up to 20:00.

How to get there:
JR Harajuku Station on the JR Yamanote Line.

Gift From Vietnam

Recently, Vietnam seems to be one of the favourite place to visit by most of my family and friends. My parents went Ho Chi Minh City last Monday and too bad, I can't join because this trip is solely for uncle and aunties only.

But on the bright side, they brought me souvenirs from Vietnam.

All are not mine. I can only choose 1 from it. Which do you think is nicer?

Another keychain and fridge magnets to add into my collection. Someday, I will show you my collection

Finally I had made up my mind of which to choose from. Thanks daddy and mommy!

Not forgetting, one of my college best friend, Andrew who been to Vietnam last month for a 2 weeks trip. Travelled from the south all the way up to the north side. So cool man! How I really wish I could join him? Anyhow, eventhough I can't join him for the trip, but a lovely and warm postcard from him during his trip there. THANKS Andrew!

Another collection into POST-THE-CARD (click here)