Kinta Valley Symphonic Society (KVSS) Celebrates 10th Anniversary Concert

The committee of KVSS with Eugene Pook 

The Kinta Valley Symphonic Society (KVSS), in collaboration with Ipoh String Ensemble and Cendana, is proud to present our 10th Anniversary Concert on 31 July 2022.

The anniversary concert is KVSS’ tribute to the community’s support, especially the late Dato’ Lim Kheng Kay.

This concert will feature three of our conductors from past and present, featuring a total of 10 pieces which highlights our journey in this one decade.

Founding music director
Eugene Pook 

 Part I of the concert will feature songs from the Phantom of the   Opera, Princess Mononoke and Dance of The Yao People,   conducted by Mr Norman Ong.

  The presentation will continue with our founding music director   and conductor, Mr Eugene Pook, presenting songs that embodies   the spirit and vision of KVSS by featuring pieces from Spirited   Away, Hallelujah and Beyond the Horizon.

 The final part of the presentation which depicts the struggle and   the endearing spirit of striving together in harmony through presenting works from Les Miserables, Carnival, The Knight of the Sky and Canon in D, conducted by our youthful homegrown resident conductor, Mr Aaron Chin.

Established in 2010, KVSS aims to provide artistic enrichment in Kinta Valley while inspiring individuals from different walks of life to continue their musical endeavours.

Concert Venue : Grand Hall, SMJK Yuk Choy .Date: 31 July 2022. Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Anti Hopping Bill Passed - 28 July 2022

History was made today when the long awaited Anti Hopping bill was passed with 209 in favour none against and 11 absentees. I think that the country deserved this Bill which was long overdue.

Thumbs up was the mood in Parliment today.

KC

Cendol Wawasan - Tasting Is Believing

One tub was too much for me so I shared

Tried this Wawasan Cendol for the first time today. I had always seen this stall with a long queue at lunch time and I hesitated to approach it.

Today I didn’t see a crowd so I bought some. It was cest manifique. I seldom eat Cendol but this was really good and on a hot afternoon too.

Looks delicious

 I bought a tub and shared it. Mine was the Cendol Kacang. Then i noticed the crowd start to come in.

Always has a queue of customers

Wawasan Cendol located at Petron gas station at Bercam main road. Opens at noon daily.

KC

Lou You Ji (LYJ) More Than Just A Food Court

LYJ has transformed itself into more than a food court

 Lou You Ji Food Court in Bercham has since the start of the pandemic been transforming itself to more than just a food court.  

in the Center Court ...

..south court an entertainment stage and 

..the north court ..just a food court ..its that spacious

Within the span of just over a year it has become a sort of community center for those who preferred to while their time in the evening with like minded friends and being entertained with live music

Today they had some entertainers whom, i was told, were from Hong Kong. Well they attracted the crowds as early as 6pm. But a dinner appointment was calling and I made it back immediately after the 10 minute fireworks display at 1030pm.

The main event was all gone but the party goers were around and in force too.

The beer garden ...outside ALIVE after the main event was over 

the snack stalls were still open 

beer garden has its own service counter 

a lively Friday nighter

LYJ will be around for quite a while and will cater to niche community.

in the car park ..for the overflowing patrons

LYJ Providing a Service to the Community

BulBul Takes A Cool Dunk

 

My BulBul is back. It is a hot July  afternoon and water fountain is cool and inviting. Bul2 sits down ....

Dunks its whole body in the cool water

..and then dries itself by 

fiercely spinning off the water 

before resting 

and enjoying

Awesome ... Min Chee Nyonya Curry@Bercham

 Another of my regularly sought out breakfast stalls in Ipoh that dishes out great food is Min Chee (or Lim Ji) Nyonya Curry  located at 893 Persiaran Bercham Timur 1, Bercham.

Unhealthily delicious ..don't the cockles look scrumptious and the siew yoke yumm

Their signature dish is curry mee with generous siew yoke and cockles/ kerang. It’s awesome but maybe for some it’s a lot of cholesterol.

.... dry curry noodles

Even their dry / korn curry noodles which is deliciously served in a thick film of curry is just as 'bad'.

Min Chee Nyonya Noodles ...

..starts daily at 7.30 

pretty well organized ..take a number and wait ..for seating or  takeaway ...

...real clean and neat

BUT it is one stall to avoid during long holiday weekends because it would be packed with out-of-town customers and would it take too long to enjoy at breakfast time.

JAG

SMJK Ave Maria Convent's Grand Double Celebration

(l-r) Ms Leong Wai Ying, Dr Ng Zee Meant, Mdm Chong Chee Chin, Pn Rasila Ras, Datin Irene Lee, Sr Mary Theresa Chua, Pn Liew Swee Fong, Mdm Moy Ooi Thye, Dato Liew Yin Yin, Sr Amy, Mr Ken Yap, Mdm Tan Pei Nee 

Ave Maria Convent School recently held a double celebration for their teachers and its retiring Principal Puan Liew Swee Fong which took effect in April this year.

The school hadn’t celebrated teachers day for two years so when the MCO was relaxed it was appropriate to celebrate with a double celebration.

I received an invite to this event and promptly responded as Ave Maria events are always interesting and a wonderful photo opportunity.   

The evening began with Puan Liew Swee Fong walking down the red carpet with her husband Joseph Michael Lee followed by the other VIP’s joining them on the main table. 

Pn Liew Swee Fong and Joseph Michael Lee walk the red carpet ....

At the main table 

This was followed by the Ave Maria dance club performing. I was told that their traditional and latin dancers were in attendance that night.

Ave Maria Dance Club were wonderful 

That’s how it went throughout the night. The ‘Swee Fong trio’ sang ‘Fly Me to the Moon’, the Teachers cut their cake and long service awards were presented.

Swee Fong trio and musician ..sang 'Fly Me To The Moon'

Michael and Swee Fong .."we are still discovering each other" ..Michael 

Recipients of the Long Service Awards (l-r) Ms Cheong Lai Fong, Pn Nagein, (5th from left), Cik Thavaneswary, Ms Thean Fui Kean 

(l)Well wishes from the English class F4S5 2021. (r) with  Mr Kosin Suebprasitwong 

Swee Fong with Cik Halimah her Std 4 teacher at Main Convent

With the group from St Michael's Institution

While Swee Fong went round the ballroom taking photographs with guests the latin dancers performed.

Ave Maria Latin Dancers 

(l-r) Tan Sri Dato Chang Ko Youn, Dato Yik Phooi Hong, Dato Chin Lean Choong, Yeoh Lee Nyen, Dato Dr Foo Wan Kien, Jenny Choy. Datin Foo, Steven Tiw, Abdul Aziz Bari

Dr Gill & Wern Tze, Michael Lee & Swee Fong, Yeoh Seng Poh & Irene Yeoh, Master Timothy Chee, Dr Tony Lee, Dr Melinda Hew.

Ave Maria Convent and its staff and students didn’t disappoint once again. It was a wonderful double celebration for all.

JAG