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World Drums Festival 2008
The World Drums Festival 2008, held in Kuala Lumpur, presented to the locals, diversity and harmony and to the world at large, the cultural identity, history and internationality of Malaysia.
Sultan Abdul Samad Building
The Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur is one of the most well known landmarks in the city. The construction of this building started in 1893 and was completed in 1896. Initially the building was designed to house the colonial State Government of Selangor but when it was completed, it housed the entire Federated Malay States (FMS) admninistration.
Many historical events had been held in front of this building. Among them was the declaration of independence of Malaysia (Malaya then) on 31 August, 1957 and the lowering of the Union Jack Flag. On 1st January 1982, the clock tower became the venue for another historic event when the time between West Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore were standardized.
Since 1972, this historical building has housed the High Court and renovation work were carried out in 1978. Although this building is a century old, it still retains an imposing presence in Kuala Lumpur. Today, this building is the focus of thousands of Malaysian from all walks of life to gather in front of the building to user in every New Year on the stroke.
Many historical events had been held in front of this building. Among them was the declaration of independence of Malaysia (Malaya then) on 31 August, 1957 and the lowering of the Union Jack Flag. On 1st January 1982, the clock tower became the venue for another historic event when the time between West Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore were standardized.
Since 1972, this historical building has housed the High Court and renovation work were carried out in 1978. Although this building is a century old, it still retains an imposing presence in Kuala Lumpur. Today, this building is the focus of thousands of Malaysian from all walks of life to gather in front of the building to user in every New Year on the stroke.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Little Caliph Sports Day 2008
Held in Shah Alam Mini Stadium, the joy of childhood came forth in bright colors and spirited display. Little Caliph kindergarten kids from Kota Damansara, Setia Alam, TTDI Jaya, Damai and Shah Alam Platinum showed their mettle from pom pom splendour to competitive telematches.
Click on picture to see the full view.
Click here to see more Little Caliph pictures on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26218316@N04/sets/72157606829111327/
Click on picture to see the full view.
Click here to see more Little Caliph pictures on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26218316@N04/sets/72157606829111327/
Malaysian International Fireworks Competition 2008
A few pics to share during Putrajaya fireworks competition featuring China last Saturday with the theme “How the Milky Way was created”. Managed to get a spot at the PICC bridge waterfront and captured some lighting reflections on the surface of the lake. Canada is up next on Aug 20th.
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