Sunday, August 27, 2006

KOREA | Cultural Performances ...

... whilst in Korea we were given the opportunity to watch the Korean Cultural Performance... It was located inside a cinema style area ... with those comfy seat and such ... no flash camera were allowed .. and as watching movie u cannot move around and have to be seated throughout the show ..... so we have to deal with the existing lighting and the allocated sitting... and here is when u wish u have those F2.8 lens and those with longer zoom lens .. but what to do... just gotta make use of the existing equipment ...

This place is considered to be a must visit place for those who joins the tourist package guided tour... (i.e. typical tourist route)..... the building itself is design like the old korean house style (might post pix in future post), yet inside it is full of the modern facilities ...

... I've seen and been to one similar place in Malaysia ... May be such idea can be done in Brunei .... to allocate an area for cultural performances ... place were the tourist .. or even local tourist ... student....can watch out cultural heritage ... maybe having local dishes while watching it .. or if people wanna skip dinner .. the dining area can be made at different area of that complex .... I have encountered loads of local who are very interested in our local cultural heritage ...

I'll say ... ...Hujan Emas Di Negeri Orang....... Hujan Batu Di Negeri Sendiri ... Ambil Dulu Tu Emas Di Negeri Orang ah..... udah atu Bawa Balik Ke Negeri Sendiri .... ;)

.. details of the traditional dress...

...~.. aiseyman.. cantiknya bulan ... marilah kiter dancing-dancing dinda...~..



... each performance are describe on that large display...


... staring actress...



... a traditional instrument .... kira macam gambus korea lah ...hehe...







... the grand finale .... Kamsa Hamnida ....

Monday, August 21, 2006

BRUNEI | Pasar Malam

Pasar malam or Nite Market .. is a common sight in Brunei and even within the neighbouring countries e.g. Malaysia etc ...

Few of the favourite sites in Brunei are, Gadong and Bandar ... and now beginning this year there is a 24 hours weekend bazaar at the heart of the capital which starts from 1800hours Saturday and ends 1800 hours Sunday ....

.. hundred of night stalls can be seen especially during the festive season like HM's Birthday celebration (mid-July to early August) every year, and certain festive seasons.....

... local delicatessen ... dried food ... clothes ... souvenirs ... can be bought from the nite market .... and some food are must-have or must-buy when visiting these market... especially duringthe festive season .. which is the Sutung-Tutuk (pounded-smoked-cuttlefish) and of course the fruits... longan .... hehe ngam kah tu ...

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