Night Fest '09

So last last weekend, Singapore was again having its annual Night Festival.

It was the only time where the museums at the Bras Basah precinct open their doors till late at nite and the word 'happening' can be used to describe them. Coz let's face it, how many Singaporeans actually go and visit the museums in their free time. Somemore need to pay money for it. They would rather go shopping and discovering new malls... like Orchard Ion which opens today! (BJ's gonna head down after work!).

Yupz, that's the sad reality of museums. But the Singapore's National Heritage Board has been doing a fabulous job in luring the crowd down to their museums, eg. Night Fest!

This is the time when admission to the National Museum and the Peranakan Museum is totally free of charge! Nothing attracts the local more than the F-word and the organizers know it's a definite crowd puller.. Haha

First time i see so many humans crowding around the Museum area... even Stamford Road was blocked to ease crowd congestion.

So BJ went around the area to see what's the buzz about this year... Looks like the naked guy in the National Museum has been replaced by a couple of tanks. These tanks were supposed to mimic the structure of a pagoda. It has something to do with war and love or something like that...

And random art pieces were placed around too. Here we see a spiral lighting where kids would run through.

And here is a light-tree. Stand under it during thunderstorm and higher chances of you getting lighted up! ...by the lightning that is!

The 2nd level of the National Museum just right next to the gallery entrance was turned into an open-air cinema. They were showing Bujang Lapuk, a classic Malayan movie. Let the people come in with their convertibles and it'll be a picture perfect drive-in cinema.

At 10.30 pm, a 'spectacular live show' was scheduled right outside the National Museum. Since we're early, we head to the Peranakan Museum for some Babas and Nyonyas... And there she was, an unusually skinny Nyonya (normally their food very fattening and they eat alot marh) performing some Jazz ala Peranakan.

A new collection to the museum. Baba Blings.

Free stuff @ Peranakan Museum: Caricature!

Muahahaha

Freebies makes us happy!

Coming 10.30, we start to make our way back to the NM only to find that it's more packed than the sardines (or tuna) in a can.

It seems that the NHB really did a great job in attracting the crowd. As a result, it was hot, stuffy, and a perfect breeding place for our dear friend H1N1 virus.

Nevertheless, awesome spot.

The show started out with some dudedess walking round and round really slowly at the opposite side (The SMU green i think). It was sooooooo boring. But then they started to shoot fire.

"Oh no! They're gonna shoot fire to the National Museum!"

And with fire comes.... errrm... trees!

and the trees turn brown cz weather too hot!

And here was the highlight of the nite. Girls playing with fire suspended mid-air!!

More fire!!

And what is a grand finale without some really expensive fireworks display!!

And firefall cascading down the walls of NM. It's amazing that the building was still intact after all those pyrotechnics. Haha.

After the show was some bazaar-flea-market shopping, also part of the Night Fest.

And that's Day 1 for ya!

On Sunday, BJ decided to participate in a walking tour conducted by this veteran reminiscing her memories of old Singapore.

Here, at the old National Library site, she was walking backwards as a way of tracing her memories of the now demolished library.

Other participants

"Come on! All the way All the way!"

Amanda (yup, that's her name) leaning on the brick pillar which was the only part of the original building that was left for conservation purposes. Why she did that? I have no idea.

We would really like to continue to see what else Amanda would lean on for the rest of the tour. But the stupid weather suddenly rained on us, forcing us to take shelter in SMU with 3 other really sweet and nice aunties who let us took cover under their umbrellas.

BooHoo!

Life in Sunset Valley (Part 2)

CAUTION:!! If you have not read "Life in Sunset Valley Part 1", click it and get familiar! Cz here is part two!! (duhhhh)

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So our Mighty Mighto has found herself a job at the nearby Bistro... Everyone has gotta start somewhere and for Mighty, she's now a dish washer.! With no working experience whatsoever, she's grateful that someone is paying her moolahs just to wash some plates. But being the ambitious young woman she is, she's determined to climb the career ladder as fast as the chicken crossing a busy road...

So on her first nite after work, she asked her boss, Molly for a dinner at the bistro and just chatting away about their day at work. Obviously, they're tired and hate washing dishes. Sucking up to the boss can help Mighty go a loooooooooooooooong way. Faster promotion and opportunities for bonus cash! Before long, the two has become the best of friends.

Working life sux. (Hey Mighty, i feel your pain!). You wake up early, go work, come back shit tired, then you sleep. There's hardly any time to do anything fun. But Mighty can't lose sight. She wants a big house and a car that her neighbors would be envy of and so she gotta bust her ass for it.

Having a steady income means an increase in Mighty's spending power. So she got something which her household has been lacking for so long, a decent television! It's certainly a good buy in Mighty's opinion, coz she can catch new recipes from the cooking channel, scare herself shitless from watching horror movies, and doing some basic workout to "The Biggest Loser".

On one of her off day, Mighty went on a date with this young chap called Christopher. Mighty can't remember how they met actually. She was just browsing thru her contacts and there he is. And she was bored. and hungry. Who knows, this could turn out to be something saucy...

With more and more Simoleons flying into her pockets, she can finally afford to add a backyard to her modest house! It's nicely decorated, complete with shining spotlights at all four corners. With a barbeque pit and seats for six, it looks like a great party place! And why need such a place?

A buffet table?! What is Mighty up to????

Hahaha. It seems that Mighty's birthday is coming!!! And she has planned to organize a mad-crazy birthday party to celebrate her transition from a young adult to an elegant classy woman.

Mighty invited some of her closest friends for the party, not forgetting Molly and Christopher. Since the day she moved to Sunset Valley, she has been expanding her social circle (networking = opportunities = cash!) and it has paid off. She's extremely elated with their presence. It makes her feels like a minor celebrity! haha.

And the time has come!

For Mighty to blow the candles!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIGHTY MIGHTO!!

Now, Mighty seriously gotta focus on driving up her career. And perhaps a boyfriend? She's not getting younger ya know...

How would Mighty's adulthood turn out to be? Watch out for part 3!

Saying Our Goodbyes

Manhattan Fish Market's Grilled Seafood Platter for two>>>>>

This gives Fish 'n Co a run for their money!

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On a more somber mood, Michael Jackson left us on the 25th of June 2009. I won't say i'm one of his super crazy fan, not like those that scream till they faint during his concerts... I've never actually see him in real life before too. But i've always like his music and enjoy all his music videos and performances.

I still remember when i was in primary and all the way till secondary school, i dread waking up in the morning for school at those ungodly hours... My dad would then play something on the TV for me to watch while eating breakfast. And this was like a ritual, everyday every morning without fail. My dad is a big MJ fan by the way. He keeps recording of almost all his concerts and bought his HISTORY and THRILLER laser disc (yes, those tyre look-alike...) and also the MOONWALKER vcd. So my daily morning dose of TV was a healthy mix of Pinocchio, Mickey Mouse, Beauty & the Beast, Power Rangers, Doraemon, and MICHAEL JACKSON among others...Having a dad like mine, growing up listening to MJ was quite inevitable.

Not long into my teenage years, and im already a fan. But sadly, it was during those years too that he stopped producing smash hits and mind-blowing music videos. Instead, he was constantly being put in the limelight for all the wrong reasons. I've always wanted to see him sing and dance again and when i got to know about his concerts in London, i know i'll definitely buy his concert DVD when it's out. Even if i don't, my Dad will.

It's such a pity that we can't see him in his full glory for one last time...

So when a tribute to MJ was being held in Singapore, i told myself to be there to say bye bye...

It was held at Hong Lim Park (Clark Quay MRT), more famously known as the Speaker's Corner.

People only starts crawling in when it gets dark.

A moment of silence, with candle in hand.

On a projector screen, they showed all of MJ's chart topping music videos that some say has revolutionized the pop music and dance of our generation... Black and White, The Way You Make Me Feel, Bad, Earth Song, Thriller, Smooth Criminal,... just to name a few. Me and Jac stayed and watched till the end.

It was a great way of saying my goodbye, celebrating his work and reminding myself of how amazing an entertainer he was. Thank you Michael Jackson! and may you rest in peace!!