Chinese New Year 2018 At OMPH Church

The Chinese Mass on Day 1 at OMPH Church was beautiful, cultural and with keeping with tradition predominantly red.

Having attended the Chinese Mass last year and being intrigued with the mix of mass and culture I figured for another dose of this year would be interesting.

The rite of commemorating the ancestors does not contradict the teachings of the church and takes place after the Mass is over. It is a way of "enculturating" the Chinese culture into the local Church.

Similarly offering New Year greeting by bowing to each other then the offering ‘gold' oranges and an ang pow adds to what is tradition.

Then take home a memory of 2018 by taking that family photo to remember the Year of the Dog.

JAG

Gopeng 2018 Pre – Chinese New Year Celebration

A pre - Chinese New Year celebration held in Gopeng was so quaint it was like having a small village gathering where everyone could attend meaning Chinese, Malay, Indian and even Orang Asli.

At Jalan Eu Kong where the event was held.

Held at Jalan Eu Kong the nostalgic and heritage enclave where the Gopeng Museum, Gopeng Square and a host of other heritage and touristy looking outlets are located it was the ideal setting for a pre New Year event. 

Datuk Heng at the photography exhibition showing Gopeng's tourist landmarks

Organised by the MCA together with NGO’s it was officiated by Datuk Heng Seai Kie, Wanita MCA Chief on Saturday 10 February.

Lanterns, lion dances and receiving golden orange 'kam'

As it was held at the square the townsfolk, indeed both young and old showed up and joined in the festivities.

Young, old and orang asli were present

Food of all kinds were available

JAG

Sunset At Kinta Nature Park

Sunset at Kinta Nature Park to catch the birds returning to roost.

It was after 6pm when I arrived. The park was flooded due to the rainy weather that we’d been having that these leeches or sponges were crawling around to find a dry space.

The birds had already found their spots. Noticed the young ones were in the middle of the island while the adults on the higher reaches.

As they come to nest they do make a racket. Guess they are telling what they did today.

Tranquil and peaceful this Kinta Nature Park, glad they gazetted as a state park.

JAG

Supermoon Captured by Social Media

Captured by a photographer in Penang from the balcony of Penang Swimming Club (pix first & second)

I didn’t catch the Super-moon last night. Took a look but either it was covered by cloud or it wasn’t visible at all.

But thanks to the power of social media I discovered I didn’t miss a thing as ‘someone else’ captured the momentous moments.

 

"Full moon setting@Telecommunications Tower at Kledang Hill at 7.05am on 1st Feb 2018" taken by FeeMay Chew.

Right through till morning as shown by this photographer who captured the setting moon at  7.05am, 1st February at Perak's Kledang hill station. Isn't social media useful at times.

JAG