Event : talk about the lost of the Mousquet by the French in the 1914 Battle of Penang”

March 2, 2010 in Community projects, Culture, Heritage, Islands, Museum, News and events, Penang | Tags: , , , , | Leave a comment

“Witness to history : How the French lost the Mousquet in the 1914 Battle of Penang “
by  Dr. John R Robertson”, Saturday 3 April 2010, at 4.00pm at  E&O Hotel, Georges Town, Penang. Organized by the Penang Heritage Trust

The story of the four  French warships that had the task of patrolling the northern Malacca Straits and the defence of Penang harbour at the beginning of WW1, has never been told or written about before, except as a passing reference about the daring exploits of Emden.  Read the rest of this entry »

Gong Xi Fa Cai – an other Year for the 500 Tigers left in Malaysia

February 15, 2010 in Fair trade, Food, Heritage, Nature, News and events | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

 If you wish to have more information about tigers in Malaysia and how you can help protect them check out this local NGO : http://www.malayantiger.net/

If you have the opportunity to spend some time in Malaysia during the Chinese New Year one month celebration, dont’ miss the famous Lion Dance. Malaysian’s kung fu schools are very famous for their  Lion Dance.

This very colorful lion, animated by 2 young kung fu students, is not in danger and can be spotted during chinese new year (CNY) month, almost in every town. Don’t panic if all shops are close for a few days – maybe one week- and if some cities look empty. The chinese-malaysian community celebrates CNY within the family, but celebrations in chinese-temples will last one month. Every shopping center gets it’s own lion dance, so check out the programs and catch the lion and his golden oranges.

Malacca and Georgetown are some of the best places to feel  the CNY atmosphere.

Event : Cerita Ori -Heritage of the Peninsula’s Original Peoples, Art exhibition and book Launch

January 12, 2010 in Art, Books and mags, Community projects, Culture, Fair trade, Heritage, Indigenous Community, Nature, News and events, Orang asli | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Centre for Orang Asli Concerns  (COAC) is proud to present “Cerita Ori”, a series of activities that centre around the original folklore of Peninsula Malaysia’s indigenous peoples. This not-to-be-missed series of events combine inspired dance choreography, ink drawings, poetry reading, Temuan music and live storytelling sessions.
Amongst the event highlights is the launch of a new book “Orang Asli Animal Tales”. You can also browse other Orang Asli related books in our reading corner, participate in a craft-making workshop, or shop for Orang Asli arts & crafts in the mini-bazaar.

At the Annexe Gallery , Central Market Annexe, Kuala Lumpur
From Tue 12 to Sun 17 Jan 2010
(Sun to Thu: 11am to 8pm, Fri & Sat: 11am to 9.30pm)
Exhibition Launch on Wed 13 January, 8.30pm, featuring dance performances by orang asli.

More information on their  facebook page

Best wishes from Greenselipar

January 11, 2010 in Culture, Heritage, News and events | Leave a comment

Now that Malaysian cinema is hosted in Paris for 3 month,we are proud to send you our best wishes from Paris.

This picture was taken under the dome of  Les Galeries Lafayette, the biggest “grand magasin“ world wide, located boulevard Haussman in Paris. It is free to have a look and take pictures, without shopping. Thousand of people come here during Christmas holidays to watch Galeries Lafayette’s Christmas windows.

Event : Malaysian and Singaporean Cinemas invited for 3 month in Paris

December 4, 2009 in Art, Culture, Heritage, Kids, News and events | Tags: , , , , , | Leave a comment

No need to fly to enjoy Malaysia and Singapore. Just have a seat at Pompidou (Beaubourg) Art Center in Paris and forget about the cold winter, the economic crisis, the H1N1…
From Dec 1 until March 1.  
Program detail via : Centre Pompidou website

The festival booklet at  singapour-malaisie cinema program

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