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I do like the concept. I will attend the next Green Drinks on tuesday 31st of March at Palate Palette, in Kuala Lumpur and find out more about it.
The idea is to gather people who work in the environmental field at informal sessions known as Green Drinks.
Green Drinks movement describes himself as “a lively mixture of “Green” people from NGOs, academia, government and business. Come along and you’ll be made welcome. Just say, “are you green?” and they will look after you and introduce you to whoever is there. It’s a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there’s always a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organising network.“
It is now active in 465 cities worlwide.
Green Drinks Kuala Lumpur invites “anyone with an interest in local and international environmental and sustainability issues – all ages, backgrounds and groups – non-profits, academia, government, small business, big business, self-employed, volunteers, students, concerned citizens, curious people… and everything in between.”
More information on the Green Drinks Malaysia web page at http://www.greendrinks.org
Palate Palette is located at 21 Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari (behind Istana Hotel), in Kuala Lumpur.
Hope to meet some of you guys there.
Written by C.Bossis, Kuala Lumpur, 26 March 2009
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Last week I was visiting George Town, in Penang, for my third time …ALONE.
I do love George Town.
For its heritage architecture, for the cultural blend, for the food and for its friendly inhabitants.
Soon I will post some short articles about
- the Penang Heritage Trust (already introduced in Heritage Guides post): if you want a special architecture tour ask for Joann Khaw.
- the Anak Kota Project and their Balik Pulau heritage trails
- Areca books publisher based in Penang dedicated to heritage, culture and environement.
- The Cheon Fatt Tze Mansion, the best Heritage guesthouse in town.
If you can’t wait until then at least you can contact them directly.
Ask for the George Town Heritage Site Map (first edition Dec.08) at the tourist information center or at PHT office. On the map you can find the Heritage trails, the traditional trades, a brief history of Penang, a selection of eateries, hotels and shops, the eco-attrations, a map of the island and information about transport. Free of charge.
Greenselipar’s selection of books, magazines, films, websites, about Malaysia is now available in the FAVOURITES page.
Here is our list of the day :
People, Indigenous communities
“My life in Sarawak, the Ranee of Sarawak,” BROOKE Margaret, (in French Reine des coupeurs de Têtes), Editions Olizane, Genève, 2000, 255 p.
“Iban Ritual textiles”, GAUVIN Traude, Singapore university Press, 2004, 356p
« Bornéo, Des “chasseurs de têtes aux écologistes “», GUERREIRO Antonio and COUDERC Pascal, Ed. Autrement, Paris , 1991, 219 p. (FRENCH)
“Borneo a photographic Journey”, LAU Denis, Travelcom Asia, 1999, 98 p, 115 photos.
« Peoples and traditions », M.KEDIT Peter, The Encyclopedia of Malaysia, Didier Millet Ed. , Kuala Lumpur, 2006, p90-94.
“Dream Weavers of Rumah Garie”, Video, Mac LANAHAN David 2006, Jungle Arts and Flora,www.jungleartsandflora.com
« Voix de la forêt pluviale », MANSER Bruno, Georg, Genève Ed. , 1994, 314 p. (FRENCH) Read the rest of this entry »
Who are they and what they do
Outskirt Outreach (OO) is a social organization located in Ipoh, Perak. Run by volunteers, OO’s objectives are to highlight and help the hidden indigenous communities of Perak and contribute to the local rural economy.“Since we know a bit about the nice places around Ipoh, we figured we could raise funds by organising trips for visitors who want an insider’s account. Like a local friend”, explained Casey Ng, OO’s founder. He started OO a few years ago when he returned to Ipoh, his hometown, to help his father with his business. Read the rest of this entry »
In Mandarin you read: Xin (New) Nian (Year) Kuai Le (Happy),
So, wishing you “Xin Nian Kuai Le, or Gong Xi Fa Cai as most of Malaysians say, that means they wish you a prosperous and lucky year. 2009 is the year of OX
Some predict that Kuala Lumpur will be empty for one week as Chinese New Year (CNY) or Spring Festival start this week-end. Actually, it’s time for the second huge migration of Malaysians : the other biggest is for Hari Raya – celebrating the end of Muslim Ramadan – when all the Malaysians muslim go back to their home-town (Balik Kampung). Malaysians from chinese origin will go back to their home town to visit the elders and celebrate CNY – Malaysians like to use acronyms for anything – with their family. Most of the shops will be close for at least 2 days. Kuala Lumpur will be quiet. Some people who like challenges suggest to lie down on the streets of Kuala Lumpur thinkin ther will be no car at all…
Malaysian china-towns will be colorful, chinese temples will be beautifully adorned with lanterns and crowded. As a traveler you should be lucky enough to meet a Lion Dance in one of the china-town street all over the country or in the temple. Catch one orange from the Lion’s mouth, it is supposed to bring you luck and prosperity. And try as much different delicious food that you can find.
Find more information about CNY in Malaysia at http://allmalaysia.info/msiaknow/festivals/cny.asp
Thanks PIN for the nice “doodle”. Thanks Kiew for the Chinese translation.
Sorry readers, if you find some English mistakes, this post has not been proof-red by Serina who is very busy in Johor.
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