Two girls performed a costume changing routine at Ipoh Parade, Ipoh, over the weekend. Whilst the concept of costume changing is very simple whereby the performers would wear the shortest dresses inside, or just fold up their skirt, it was still funny to watch them dancing in slow motion. Video (below): Costume changing performance by ... continue reading »

This performance of two lion dancing on poles was presented to us by Hoong Tuck Lion Dance Association of Teluk Intan, Perak. The boys and girls came all the way to Ipoh Parade, Ipoh, and displayed their skills in lion dancing. Two young girls were behind the lion cub dance, which was as impressive as ... continue reading »

There is a new budget hotel in Ipoh, one out of the 23 hotel licences that have been approved by Ipoh City Council over the past few months. This hotel used to be Pace View Inn, but it has been taken over by the owners of a budget hotel chain, Hotel Bajet Malaysia, whose tagline ... continue reading »

Recently, an event led me to Perak Techno-Trade Centre (PTTC); a tall, lone building on "no man's land" which I have never stepped foot in, just saw from afar whenever I travel north on the North-South Highway. Most state government agencies are based here. Check this out: Level G - reception - PSDC Entrepreneur Information Centre - Horizon Venture ... continue reading »

An exhibition on the Perak Sultanate is currently held at Ipoh City Hall (opposite Ipoh Railway Station). It showcases the backgrounds of nine Sultans of Perak, since 1874 from Sultan Abdullah Muhammad Shah II Ibni Almarhum Sultan Jaafar Muazzam Shah to the current Sultan of Perak Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Yusuf Izzuddin ... continue reading »

MCA Wanita Perak held a Chinese New Year celebration right after the one by MCA Perak. Yes, what a hectic Sunday morning it was for MCA Wanita members and supporters! MCA President Datuk Seri Chua Soi Lek was the guest of honour. Video (below): Artist from China, Xin Min, draws a dragon in less than five ... continue reading »

This dragon dance performance by Ipoh Chinese Chin Woo Athletic Association wraps up my series of posts about the association's various performances for the past week. It was an amazing display of dragon dancing skills. I could watch this a thousand times and still be in awe each time. Check out my video below. Video (below): ... continue reading »