Archive for January, 2009
Nathan Chasing Horse is coming to Brunei
Jan 31st
ISB BGIC: Nathan Chasing Horse will be the keynote speaker at the International School of Brunei’s seventh annual Borneo Global Issues Conference next month which will envisage the attendance of 300 students from various schools and institutions from local and abroad.
As the press release by the school highlighted that the previous conference held in 2004 saw Professor Wangari Maathai and a few other professors as guests, this year a four days student-run conference will be held aiming the students aged between 15 and 18 years old.
Results out now: Students of the two science institutions, Maktab Sains Paduka Seri Begawan and Pengiran Jaya Negara Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar Secondary School can now view the results by two methods. As for Maktab Sains Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan, results may be viewed through its school website while for Sekolah Menengah PJN PH Abu Bakar, results are viewable from the school itself.
A big congratulations to Veroney Sahlan from Sekolah Menengah Pengiran Jaya Negara Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar for obtaining 8 ’0′ Levels in the past Cambridge Brunei General Certificate of Education (BGCE).
LAST DAY for Gourmet at Rizqun International: Eat all you can is back at Rizqun International Hotel’s Coffee House. Gold Master Card holders will enjoy exclusive 15% discount, Master Classic Card 10% discount, An-Naim Card 10% Discount and BIBD ATM Card Holders will enjoy a total of 5% discount on the orders made.
Promotion for Chinese New Year ends today, 31st January 2009.
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Farewell: The Class will be missing their Physics teacher starting next week. Cikgu Addie Putra, being the teacher of 29 (formerly 30) has been with The Class for one year and one month, 2008 until 31st January 2009. The replacing teacher will be a teacher well-known for his Harry Potter look according to Ckg Addie; he is non other than Cikgu Wan Suzairin.
The Class in 2006 (Click to enlarge)
Cikgu Addie during the CNY Party
Grind all your way: Cookery hasn’t been this fun before. Not until the introductory of this new alien-looking grinder which claimed to grind any type of delicacies, including tiny beans, “You name them, It can do it”. Many people cite the best cookeries comes from expertise, but this could be proved wrong by this new technology and innovation. Keep staying with us for more information and coverage.
The easy functional grinder
Notice the splashing green beans
Oranges could be in too
Yes, make you freshest peanut butter
Jualan Antarabangsa: For those residing in Kuala Belait, you guys may want to visit the sale which is on going at the Tamu Tudung Saji until the 8th February 2009 (next Sunday), from 10 am until 10 pm.
For your guide: The Tamu Tudung Saji
Susu Kambing, cool
Diamonds for the beauties
A consumer talking to my mum
Alai, Alimin’s big brother
More from WenYee’s Gathering: Comments had flown into my inbox since I last posted the photos yesterday, and today I maybe uploading another batch of photos taken during the reunion/party. Having time with my crews is uneasy as my schedule is packed with activities and meetings.
Jasper and VT
New pose: The refugees style
The Bruneian artistes *look like one though*
Whirlwind of activities
Jan 30th
Wen Yee’s CNY bash: The last few days of Chinese New Year had been a whirlwind of open houses with tremendous joy and pride. Yesterday’s open house was much-anticipated, as it was predicted to be out of the blues. It was an enjoyable one. When I first stepped into the house, the whole house was filled with joy and I was welcomed with open hands.
However, the attendance of the rest of the gang were daunting, one four turned up at around 7.30 that night. Wen Yee was trying to assure me that the rest will arrive in a tick of the clock. We were jubilant when some members of the gathering turned appeared at under the silhouette of the staircase.
The next few hours saw us going through plates and plates of food stuffed into the mouth, as the food served were more than awesome. Of course, I ran up and down being the official photographer of the night, attending to all the attendee’s photography needs.
Playing the guitar hero
The guest and the host
An artistic view of the staircase
Some of the foods served
Nerissa turned up too
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Chit-chatting to remove the trepidation
Lion’s decoratives
Performances under the blue moon
The lion-keeper with his flag
House owner touches the lion
Good-looking people at the party
Partay like a rockstar
Jan 29th
Celebrity News: Awg Iskandar from Oil and Gas Discovery Centre plans to move on to another career, according to a post on his blog, www.iskandarworld.blogspot.com, dated 28 January 2009.
The current head expresses that he had been in OGDC for 6 years and now it’s time for him to move on although a final decision hasn’t been made. The illustration below shows the webpage of Iskandar World with his statement. Image taken by VanceTan.com.
More open houses: More open houses seemed to bombard the mail box as yesterday was believed to be the best day of Chinese New Year to hold open houses and gathering, either with friends or families. A total of 30 people attended the open house gathering yesterday at a gathering at Kampong Pandan, including all ages and walks of life.
Red, red and red surrounding the house
Family and friends watching a telemovie
Curry laksa prepared by the house owner
Yee Sang to boost up the spirit of New Year
An alternative in celebrating CNY: Some asked for leaves, others decided to stick to the schedule. Well, the choice is in your own hands. However, these guys had made the right choice. They were part of the “Usher @ Gong Xi Fa Cai event”. Each get their hands on Mandarin oranges, sweet and cute.
The Class did not miss their teacher, counting him in for the event. The mini-event lasted for about 10 minutes before they continued the lessons according to the lesson scheme.
A batch of students and their teacher tasting Mandarin Oranges
Guess who? Eny and the gang!
Nadiah presenting the left-overs
“O” for orange
No comment on this romantic picture
Orange through the eyes
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Did you know? Sekolah Menengah Pengiran Jaya Negara Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar, Mumong was formerly known as Sekolah Menengah Mumong until it was officiated by Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Lela Cheteria Sahibun Najabah Pengiran Anak Abdul Aziz bin Pengiran Jaya Negara Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar DK. PHBS. PJK on the 29 Rabiulakhir 1419H corresponding to 22 August 1998.
Kuala Balai’s Open House: Blasting you with more pictures on the Chinese New Year Open House 2009 which took place at Kuala Balai. Lion dances performances by Chung Hua Middle School, Coverage by Vikki Shim, Images by Vikki Shim, Post by VanceTan.
Living in a grateful world
Jan 28th
Image by VanceTan.com – vMedia file photo
1. Be grateful to those who have hurt or harmed you for they have reinforced your determination.
2. Be grateful to those who have deceived you for they have deepened your insight.
3. Be grateful to those who have hit you for they have reduced your obstacles.
4. Be grateful to those who have abandoned you for they have taught you to be independent.
5. Be grateful to those who have made you stumble for they have strengthened your ability.
6. Be grateful to those who have denounced you for they have increased you wisdom and concentration.
7. Be grateful to those who have made you firm and resolute and helped in your achievements.
Gourmet at Rizqun International: Eat all you can is back at Rizqun International Hotel’s Coffee House. Gold Master Card holders will enjoy exclusive 15% discount, Master Classic Card 10% discount, An-Naim Card 10% Discount and BIBD ATM Card Holders will enjoy a total of 5% discount on the orders made.
Promotion for Chinese New Year ends next week, 31st January 2009.
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Belait School undergoes massive changes: If you walk down a little more, you can smell the obvious aroma of flowers diffusing in the soft breeze that may blow your fringe from left to right. If you walk to the left, you can see beautiful sceneries with birds dancing in joy. If you walk to the right, contented students will be joyfully playing their friendly matches.
The school of more than 10 years or older remains one of the most prestigious school for Belait District as it is the only government school which takes in Science students with brilliant results during their PCE (Primary Certificate of Education) or now PSR (Penilian Sekolah Rendah). Currently, classroom renovations are on-going to enhance the learning environment for the students of the school.
Jogging track in its best condition
Trees being planted everywhere
Cleanliness is the best policy to prevent diseases
The walkway with direction
A new way of having a bird’s eye view
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Chinese New Year in Education: Year of the Ox sees new couples giving red packets or better known as “Ang Pows” as they step into the adulthood world. Long ago, they were young adults but soon as they get married, it is a choice for them to give the red packets. Red packets are not compulsarily given, unless the individual has a potential of giving them; i.e. highly-paid etc. Some people disregard giving ang pow as a must, which in fact only applies to those with potential.
Water fountain symbolises flow of life
Giving red packets to younger ones
Mandarin, a special delicacy for the Chinese
Decorations keep the house in beauty
Fireworks – almost everyday during the fiesta
The lion dances, performance by Jan Jin
Jan 27th
Balai’s Lion Fiesta: You might be hearing this for one week or so: drums rolling and cymbals chunking. At least there are here for only 15 days, after Chinese New Year some elderlies believed that chunking the cymbals after Chinese New Year would bring bad luck (not sure how true this is).
Anyway, happy faces could be seen again as the day was once again enlightened by our friendly local lion dancers from Chung Hua Middle School Kuala Belait. Chung Ching has not been in the wild for some time but we at VanceTan.com are always hoping to see all local lion dance troupes to perform for the public.
Preparing for the momentum, the start of the show
Already in action
A must for every year’s Chinese Fiesta
Lucky scroll presented to house owner
A beautifully designed carving from Chung Hua’s – great job!
Ang Pows, everybody loves it
Images by Vikki Shim
Get occupied with RBA: Be amazed with what you can do with one-full day only with Brunei Air. A “One Day Getaway” by Royal Brunei Airline will definitely get you busy. For bookings and more information call your travel agent or Royal Brunei Airlines at 2212222.
Lion Dances Everywhere: With drum rolling everywhere, and lion dancing in almost every house, this year’s Chinese New Year, Year of Golden Ox will definitely bring wealth and good luck to all families residing in the country.
A few notable lion dance troops were seen performing their acts as early as yesterday morning when hotels, firms of business and huge companies invited the dancing troops as many believe inviting the awakened lion on the first day often brings good fortune for the rest of the year. Mandarin oranges were peeled and green pamelos were skewed to celebrate this brand new year; the mandarin would be palatable after being processed by the lion.
Labi School Lion Dance Group This year’s lion dance group includes Liew, a student at Sekolah Menengah Pengiran Jaya Negara Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar, Kuala Belait. Seaview Hotel was fortunate to grab the Labi School troop as early as 9-10 yesterday morning to perform at their hotel area.
Chunking and clapping surrounded the scene
Some spectators at the Seaview Hotel
Camera were flashing like crazy everywhere
A move by local lion dancers
Liew, a representative for Chung Hua Labi
Hard time for the drummer: shying away from camera is inevitable
Getting off for the next stop
Seaview representative receiving an appreciation card
Gourmet at Rizqun International: Eat all you can is back at Rizqun International Hotel’s Coffee House. Gold Master Card holders will enjoy exclusive 15% discount, Master Classic Card 10% discount, An-Naim Card 10% Discount and BIBD ATM Card Holders will enjoy a total of 5% discount on the orders made.
Promotion for Chinese New Year ends next week, 31st January 2009.
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Lion Dance Group from Chung Hua Middle School Kuala Belait: Needless to say, lion dancers had to practice almost every weekday for about one to two hours at the back on the non-air-conditioned area of the school; though breeze blow occasionally swaying from side to side. Lion dance group from Chung Hua Middle School yesterday was not only prestigious, but was also presented with style by our local expert lion dancer Shim Jan Jin.
The sleepy pose of the lion
Among the representatives from Chung Hua Middle School Kuala Belait
Front view of the lion dance, presented by Jan Jin
The happy and lucky couple receiving a token of appreciation
Lion dancer needs to be well-equipped
Many on-lookers gathered around the dance court
Shim Jan Jin wrapping up the show
