"Holy Trinity"
Another fun-filled Sunday. Woke up at 7:00am to get out to Confucian Independent Chinese School for
a charity thing. The school was celebrating its 100 year anniversary. More than a hundred students were dressed in Tang Dynasty costumes of officers. Most of them decked out in red, looking resplendent with their matching black headdress, ala God of Prosperity Convention. Instead of gold ingots, they were holding a staff topped off with a long feather (like the Monkey King) and a tasseled flute. The honour guard stood at the side, in green, holding staffs with plastic dragon heads (think the Yang Family Matriarch), war hammers and etc. After a lengthy speech, they honoured a giant banner of Confucious, performing a little dance and offering flowers, while acompanied by traditional music (something like those tunes you hear at Taoist funerals). The ceremony ended with red crackers and a dragon dance. I'd never thought that at this day and age, there are still students honouring Confucious like in the days of the Imperial Examinations in ancient China. A little bit of history still survives, nestled between the narrow Jalan Petaling streets. But the jarring thing I want to mention is that while people were honouring Confucious inside the school, Methodists were having a praise and worship session at their church right outside the school gate and opposite the church, Falun Dafa followers were meditating and handing out VCDs. After reviewing the material, I'll give a report on the content! Diversity-- Don't cha just love it?
After a few hours there, had to leave for the next destination, Temasya Masyarakat Penyayang at
Taman Tasik Titiwangsa. Another charity event organized by a buddhist association. Had to stand under the scorching sun peddling magazine back issues, celery, mineral water and bananas. Pengz. Ran off to take a breather under the cooling trees every half hour or so, or I would've ended up like beef jerky. A very big crowd there. Left a round 3:30pm. Had a hearty dinner at a Chinese restaurant and on the way back, stopped at A&W for rootbeer, fish burger and waffles (!). Way stuffed. Too deprived during the day perhaps. But I'm glad I dragged myself outta bed that day.
a charity thing. The school was celebrating its 100 year anniversary. More than a hundred students were dressed in Tang Dynasty costumes of officers. Most of them decked out in red, looking resplendent with their matching black headdress, ala God of Prosperity Convention. Instead of gold ingots, they were holding a staff topped off with a long feather (like the Monkey King) and a tasseled flute. The honour guard stood at the side, in green, holding staffs with plastic dragon heads (think the Yang Family Matriarch), war hammers and etc. After a lengthy speech, they honoured a giant banner of Confucious, performing a little dance and offering flowers, while acompanied by traditional music (something like those tunes you hear at Taoist funerals). The ceremony ended with red crackers and a dragon dance. I'd never thought that at this day and age, there are still students honouring Confucious like in the days of the Imperial Examinations in ancient China. A little bit of history still survives, nestled between the narrow Jalan Petaling streets. But the jarring thing I want to mention is that while people were honouring Confucious inside the school, Methodists were having a praise and worship session at their church right outside the school gate and opposite the church, Falun Dafa followers were meditating and handing out VCDs. After reviewing the material, I'll give a report on the content! Diversity-- Don't cha just love it?
After a few hours there, had to leave for the next destination, Temasya Masyarakat Penyayang at
Taman Tasik Titiwangsa. Another charity event organized by a buddhist association. Had to stand under the scorching sun peddling magazine back issues, celery, mineral water and bananas. Pengz. Ran off to take a breather under the cooling trees every half hour or so, or I would've ended up like beef jerky. A very big crowd there. Left a round 3:30pm. Had a hearty dinner at a Chinese restaurant and on the way back, stopped at A&W for rootbeer, fish burger and waffles (!). Way stuffed. Too deprived during the day perhaps. But I'm glad I dragged myself outta bed that day.
Comments
Glad you had fun. Any cute chicks to make yr day?
A glance from your blog has confirmed your fondness for ciggies. I have never tried a stick in my life. :D
@Venge:
Technically, your ass was already up on the weekend.
Chicks? Underage ones that are dressed in Sg Wang mode. Do they count?