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Saturday, April 6, 2013

Malaysian Armed Forces Open Day

These photographs ain't taken at Lahad Datu. Yeah! They're taken in Sibu in conjunction of Malaysian Armed Forces a.k.a. Angkatan Tentera Malaysia Open Day 2013 @ Sibu Town Square 2nd phase.

The 3 day's event (5 - 7 April) is themed "Armies and citizen are always together" (Tentera dan Rakyat Sentiasa Bersama). I met some of the very friendly armies who tried his best to explain what are the roles and functions of these armies' vehicles to me.

This is Truck 3/4 Ton GS Cargo 4x4 Isuzu D-Max Commonrail 3.0L. It has capacity for 10 passengers. Its functions include as observation vehicle and provides logistic support services.

This is a Mobile Fuel Dispensing System:

Truck 3 Ton GS Cargo 4x4 HICOM Handalan II with 22-passengers' capacity. It has been used as logistical vehicle for fetching the armies, necessities and equipment at operation area.

Truck AMDAC 4x4 Machinery 12.184 F.A.E.G. The largest truck in the exhibition. Used for engineering and repairing supports.

Truck 3 Ton Kembalik Ringan 4x6 M/Benz LA 911C/42R Diesel. A very old truck yet still in use. It's a light towing truck for vehicles less than 5 ton. It is used to tow the damaged vehicles from the operation area.

Armies operation container and communication equipment

Foods supplies for armies

Explosives

As a conclusion, I personally feel a bit disappointed with this exhibition. No military weapons and combat vehicles have been showcased and military booths and exhibition are just the minor part of the whole event. It couldn't serve the event title "Malaysian Armed Forces Open Day" and it is more to "some-carnival-with-armed-forces-participation".

Big bikers also participate in the event. So if you are fan of big bikers... don't forget to pay a visit!

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Sibu International Dance Festival 2012 - The Special Outdoor Show

Sibu International Dance Festival 2012 had finally come to an end after the final show on 25th August 2012 near Sibu Heritage Center.

Unlike the previous 3-night performances at Sibu Civic Center, the final night was held at outdoor and it was opened to the public! The show was again sponsored by Pansar Berhad as part of their Corporate Social Responsibilities program.

Total of 10 dances were performed on the night, with 2 performance each by the host - Hornland Dance Theatre's dance troupe, Foon Yew High School Dance Society of Johor, Kusuma Budaya Dance Theatre of Java, Indonesia and also Taiwan XueJing Youth Dance Troupe respectively, while Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Dance Troupe and Sibu Martial Arts performed a dance each.

The uniquely designed Sibu Heritage Center tunnel style's entrance had been converted to be the performance stage of the night. With the special lighting, the temporary stage look so gorgeous, yet the slope as well as the shape of the platform which is wide to narrow had caused certain level of challenge to the performers (I believe).

Despite the imperfectness of the stage, the dancers had performed once again to the best they could to entertain the crowds who came all the way to witness this great event! I believe the spectators had really enjoy the show. This was proven when once rain was falling from the sky, but the spectators seem oblivious to it. When the rain getting bigger, some just tried to get a shelter and continue watching from a further distance instead of leaving the place.

One good thing about the open air concept's performance is that it was more informal, thus photography was allowed throughout the show! I shouldn't feel that "high" actually since the compact camera I carried is not an ideal device to capture photo in such extreme environment, - dark surrounding and moving objects. Yes! I was aware of that! But I still tried my best to snap some just to see if I could add something nice into my photo collection and share with my blog readers!! These photos shared here are specially selected among the many many shot!

After the completion of a energetic and relaxing dance named "Our Land" performed by XueJing Youth Dance Troupe from Taiwan showcasing the happy and relaxing life of Taiwanese native, it denoted the official ending of the 2012 Sibu International Dance Festival!

What a great event and I am looking forward for the next one in the near future!

What a colorful post as well! I like it a lot!!

Sibu International Dance Festival 2012 - Pansar Fiesta Night

Attended Sibu International Dance Festival (SIDF) 2012 organized by Hornland Dance Theatre in association with Sibu Municipal Council last night. Some how I got a free ticket to the event. Last night the event was given a name "Pansar Fiesta Night" as it was sponsored by Pansar Group, a local corporate.

I felt hesitate to go when I first get the ticket since I am a total layman when talking about dancing. But foreseen that it was a big event and the ticket actually worth at least RM20 (on donation basis), I decided not to waste it and gave it a try.

For your information, Hornland Dance Theatre is a local owned dancing group who promotes the arts of dance and conducts dancing classes in the region.

Proven my decision is not wrong when the show started on time - 7.30pm sharp and there was no political talks or whatsoever speech at all! What I did was go to the venue on time, sit back, relax and enjoy the continuous dancing performance from start till the end of the show! No time-wasting interval at all except a short 15 minutes' break in between. That's great!

A total of 12 dance groups are taking part in the 3 days dance performance, 4 are local groups, 2 from Peninsular Malaysia and others are invited from foreign countries including Indonesia(1), Singapore(3) and Taiwan(2).

Only 10 groups were performing last night with total of 13 varieties of dances been performed. Etnik Revolution from Sibu opened the night with their dance titled "Kanjet Ngeleput" or Blowpipe Dance, a traditional Orang Ulu dance showcasing a Sape player playing the music and another showing off his blowpipe skills! Some audience were startled by the sudden roars of the Orang Ulu warrior, yet entertained by his pipe-blowing skill which broke the balloons from distance! What a nice and impressive dance to start off the show full of the colors of Borneo!

Other dance performances are as follow:
- The Clouds Chasing the Moon 云追月 by Foon Yew High School Dance Society, Johor 柔佛新山宽柔中学舞蹈团
- Odissi by Temple of Fine Arts of Kuala Lumpur
- The Teahouse Server 茶倌 by Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Dance Troupe 新加坡福建会馆舞蹈团
- Anjatha Sculptures- The Dancing Apsaras by Mayan Dance Theatre, Singapore
- Jepin Sibu by Sri Swangsa, Sibu
- The sounds of the Forest 山林 by Foon Yew High School Dance Society, Johor

- The Desert Flame 大漠风采 by XueJing Youth Dance Troupe, Taiwan 台北雪璟青少年舞蹈团
- Dhol Bhaje Folk Dance by Temple of Fine Arts of Kuala Lumpur
- Kilir - Dian Dancers, Singapore
- Whispers of Rain 荷塘。欢歌 - Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Dance Troupe
- Srimpi Guitar (welcome dance) by Kusuma Budaya Dance Theatre, Java Indonesia

- Our Land 原乡风情 by XueJing Youth Dance Troupe, Taiwan

[XueJing Youth Dance Troupe from Taiwan]

As I mentioned earlier, I am a layman as far as dancing is concern. However, I could feel the efforts of everyone, especially the dancers who had performed to their very best, with each movement they did are that neat, accurate, energetic and filled with beauty! In addition to that, the lighting, the colorful costume wore by the performers, the clear music and sounds effects had added up to give the highest visual pleasure I ever experience so far for a stage performance! Big claps to all the performers as well as those hidden behind the stage!

I just knew that SIDF had actually hire a professional lighting designer from Kuala Lumpur just to make sure the performers have the most suitable performing environment. No wonder the lighting last night was so impressive! Well done SIDF!

No photography or video shooting is allowed on the event except those authorized. Therefore I just managed to snap some group photos after the end of the show.