RANDOM | The Goody Bags

A typical scene in the local wedding function.



Goody Bag is usually presented at the main entrance to the guest, as some sort of appreciation for their attendance.

RANDOM | The One with the Guests

Another quick post.

Some guests during a function.

RANDOM | The One with Floral Tudong

Been a very hectic day, some very surprising hits & misses.


A photo taken recently.

Anyhow, I am actually quite amazed at the quality of the photo produced by this piece of glass i.e. 70-200mm F/4 L lens, the sharpness is just so great, and the bokeh is something you can be proud of, nya orang melayu, "dapat udah diayaukan ni" .

RANDOM | No Photo Please

Just another quick post for this weekend.


Sorry, no more photo allowed, time is up, time to makan.

Dikau indi ka'in? ( tagalog for " You are not eating?")

WEDDING | E&F | By Request

Another one for the road


Amacam? OK kah kalau makai kacamata ani? ada macam Superman? Mana jua orang tau kan.

WEDDING | Pelamin

Pelaminan

One of the "gazillion" types of "pelaminan" available in today's market.

WEDDING | Circle Mirror Reflection

The reflection from the round mirror.

Saw these interesting subjects reflected from the mirror.

BRUNEI | WEDDING | E&F | BM Edition

Once again, Congrats!


To E & F.

WEDDING | All That Glitters, Are Not Gold

Just a quick post


Just something to ponder.

WEDDING | The Reflection on the Frame

Another quick post


The reflection of the guests.

BRUNEI | WEDDING | Behind The Scene

Sunday is quite synonymous with functions, particularly weddings in Brunei.

Outside, people are waiting for the arrival of guests.


Whilst inside, there are people getting ready, preparing for the big event.

On the other note, it is interesting how nowadays, one can get so much information just by watching television, especially from those cable TVs. The type of info processed in one's mind depends on what they choose to watch, if you wanna gain knowledge, then knowledge you will get, and if one tend to choose otherwise, then, you will get what you seek for.

Of which, leads to some interesting myth, of our local "folklore".

Let's not go far, some case studies can be found during the wedding ceremony itself.

One of the reknown myths or kepercayaan during a wedding function, is for the bride/groom to throw/put their soiled undergarments on top of the roof, to prevent from raining!

Before we go into a conclusion, here are some interesting or intriguing facts/scenarios:

1. Is there any scientific explanation for this? Does the soiled undergarment not add up to the increase of CO2 i.e. the effect of global warming or anything watsoever, that it will counteract with the weather situation, hence preventing it from drizzling?
2. Does the thrown undergarment gonna be picked up later after the function? OR will it be just left as it is for the whole wide world to see? Perhaps, it can get famous if someone finds it thru Google Earth!
   
3. What if this person never wears any undergarment? What shall he/she throw out? Their pants? skirts? shirts? socks? shoes?
4. Imagine if due to some unforseen reason, the undergarment or the item slips, and drops to the ground, or worst to someone's head! It ain't gonna be funny, or it will! (eh what's that on your head? Nice Tudong eh! Eh atu karing sutungnya! Adeh mahal jua underwearnya atu!!)
   
5. There are in fact more stuffs that's on top of my head but I just don't wanna put it down, except this one, baik tah cakap melayu saja, memandangkan perkara ani selalu terjadi kebanyakkannya arah perkahwinan masyakarat Melayu, yang semestinya berugama Islam, jadinya, adakan dalam ugama yang menyatakan kitani mesti membuang seluar "inside" atas atap supaya inda ujan? Banar plang nya orang tua-tua catu, but kadangnya, ada perkara ani mesti jua kitani luruskan, pasal, kalau perkara yang salah, selalu kitani buat dan bila orang kan meluruskan, jangkal dan salah rasanya, sama jua sebaliknya.
6. Jadi, my point is, kalau sesuatu perkara atu ada dalam Islam, then ikutkan tia, mun nada, baik tah tinggalkan, bukannya apa, karang ditakuti kitani "percaya" kan Seluar dalam atu tia pulang ( nah tersabut tia perkataan dalam atu), sebab inda jua kitani kan mau terpesong daripada akidah kan, apa tah salahnya, berdoa plang supaya inda ujan, atau memohon supaya dipermudahkan kelancaran sesuatu perkara/acara atu, kan sanang.

Just imagine, if such act is really true, then the weatherperson will have some hard time, or easier time, as long as they throw away their undergarment to which ever place, then that place will receive no rain! Brilliant ain't it! Aduiii!

Ok my frens, might bring up more local folklore/ myths that need to be talked about, we will try to check if it is really a myth (so that it can be busted) or if it is really a fact.

Bah just remember, apa-apa ani atas kekuasaanNya jua.

Selamat berhari minggu, your last Sunday for this year. ;)

WEDDING | E&F | The Journey Begins ...

... beginning of a new journey .....


.. braving the rain .. eeermmm... nope... braving the shine .. on the way to a new beginning .....

WEDDING | Happy Faces ...

... what do you do when something like this happens .... people on the top floor .... whilst u'r down there....... and the only lens attached was the ultra-wide lens .... no way to zoom in real close .... plus ... some "obstacles" was in the way....

... change lens ...? too late ... asked them to come close? ... nearly impossible .... asked them to pose ... ? takes too much time ... and just not my style ... ;)



... so what to do ... just capture the moment as it is ... and make use the obstacle as the framing ...

.. thou ... something's amiss with the photo ... but you can't turn back time .....

BRUNEI | WEDDING | E&F | The One After Berpacar ...

..... held usually after Majlis Berpacar ....



... Majlis Masuk Pengangunan ... will be held at the bride/groom's room ... to symbolise that the bride/groom is now ready for the married life ....



.... traditionally the bride/groom will be accompanied by their aunts and their elderly ....

.. candles will be lit .. just a symbol of a light to the new path .... (thou .. I'd presume .... in the olden day.. there were no electricity ... hence they use candle to light up the room ...and the tradition continues......)

BRUNEI | WEDDING | E&F | Wedding Day ...

Congrats ...


... with loads of love from all of us ...

BRUNEI | WEDDING | Bunga AJK ...

.... some prefer the host family & relatives (the working comittee) to wear the same coloured dress... but usually they just wear some sort of a decorative flower on their chest ... so that the guests can ask for directions... or any query with regards to the function as a whole ....


... sample of the decorative flower....

BRUNEI | WEDDING | E&F | Majlis Berbedak ... 2

.. what else ... hmmm... since the time taken in preparation was quite lengthy ... hence.. might as well... posed with the traditional attire ....



.. amacam ... gagah sulnya ...?

... hmmm ... if Kevin's Backstreet Boys were to be in the traditional custome ... this is how he would looks like .... ;)


.. trying to find the right mood ... and suitable angle ....

BRUNEI | WEDDING | E&F | Majlis Berbedak ....

... another function .. after the "first" one ... and soon .. another ceremony will take place ....

... placing the "Berbedak" ingredient to the groom's palm ... a gesture of blessing by the elderly ...


... the decorated container to place the "ingredients" ... with the groom smiling at the background .....

.... more photos to come ...

BRUNEI | WEDDING | E&F | The Headgear ...

... in the local traditional wedding scene .... also one of the important piece of items as part of the cultural wear is the head gear ....

.. for the bride .. it is usually the "crown" .... or in Malay .. called the "Gandhi" ....

.... as for the design ... it is up to the individual in how they want it to be ....

... but this time around... I found this to be quite interesting ..... obviously it is not the typical crown .... and at first glance ... it seems to be like beads ....



... the head-band-like head accessories .....

... the photo was composed as such .... to show the position of the accessories .....

BRUNEI | WEDDING | E&F | Nikah ...

... congrats on the special day ...



... officiated by an Imam ... the Akad Nikah was held in front of families and friends .....

...btw... as usual ... the effect was done "in-camera" ... contrast was then done adjusted accordingly ...