The Golden Lion

A Tradition during Chinese New Year

Lucky Sunday, the Fang Shui was in the air this morning when i went to get my studio lighting tools. There were two Lion Dance troupe wandering about on the streets of Kumbang Pasang giving blessings to the shops around that area.

It's been a week that the Chinese Community in Brunei celebrated the arrival of the new year of the Ox a conservative year, one of traditions and values and a slow and steady year. It is also believed by the Chinese that this ox year will bring stability and growth where patience and diligence pays off.

I used to be scared to this lion dance (mythical creature) thing back when i was a kid. =p I like it when the Lion moves around wildly and with attitude. They're so cute especially when it moves its little tail which symbolize that its happy.

The Drummer, plays an important role in any Lion Dance Show. This symbolizes the awakening of the lion. Just like the Snake Cobra being tamed by its musician, the lion, dances to the beats of the drums.

So, when the Lion is really awake and hyper, it will basically wander around and hunting for food around it. Usually, if you have noticed or if you ever wonder why theres a green vegetable (cabbage) attached with the red packet, it is to give them more energy for them to wander about the area and vanish all the evil spirits or bad lucks.

You can look for more info about the Lion Dance by clicking HERE

Digital brush

An Opportunity to meet the best

Brunei Ownerz Club First Photoshoot

A bright sunny Sunday Photoshoot for the client... Alhamdulillah, it was a great day to take photo's yesterday. . . Now I'm really confused either to get an ultra wide lens or the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8

Natural defragmentation

It's been a while since my last post and i'm really sorry for that. Thank you for your support that i'm still here with Abby@EOS450D. I've been really busy during my last 2 weeks of holiday.

I'm still in Brunei though, didn't go anywhere. Just been busy doing some freelancing duties. Well, i was basically at home for these past few days.. Flu and Fever..It really spoiled my few days of holiday. HEHE

But Alhamdulillah, im recovering now.

Here's the two pictures that i took today (Saturday 17th January 2009) at Tungku Beach. Went there in the late afternoon with my friend who's eager to learn about taking pictures too.

We didn't take much as the weather was very windy and the current was very rough. So to conclude the day.. heres the last picture that i took..



Once again, thank you to my loyal readers, friends and some families for your support.

The beautiful mosque

A place where i want to perform my solemnization, one day.

Missing

O N

H I A T U S

There goes the passion..

NO MORE PHOTO JOURNAL-ISM?
WON'T BE BLOGGING
FOR QUITE A WHILE OR
PROBABLY NEVER?

1 - DEMOTIVATED BY A FAMILY MEMBER
2 - LOST INTEREST
2 - THINKING OF SELLING THE GEARS
3 - LOST MY ORIGINAL WINDOWS XP CD
4 - LEFT ONLY 630MB OF DRIVE 'C'

Greetings for the year 2009

Two zero zero nine comes in, and two zero zero eight says goodbye at exactly twelve o'clock midnight, fireworks brightened the night sky and everyone greeted the year 2009 and joyful songs being played by the radio. Well, atleast it sounds perfect init? I'm not gona say much about it. Hiero was there last night and we had a blast playing with our flashgun to make the crowd more happening. I'll add in some photos that i took last night soon. Happy New Year 2009 everyone.