Sustainable or Responsible Tourism platform for Malaysia
I am currently in Malaysia, checking out new responsible tourism destinations and initiatives.
After spendind 2 days in Malacca with Serge Jardin (the Snail House), I relaxed 2 days with my family at the Sunset Beach Resort in Langkawi.
I am going tomorrow to Penang to check out the new bunch of heritage boutique hotels and B&B newly opened since 2009 . If in a hurry check them out on Penang Tourism Information website and on Tripadvisor for customers reviews.
Then I will travel to Sabah.
Gong Xi Fa Cai in KL by LAT
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“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 »
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.
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
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