Cheers & Smiles to 2010

Cheers & Smiles to 2010

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Mai Tomyam

Dream Wedding Expo 2009: Glittering bridal fashion show by Amber Chia’s Ford Models supermodels

The two-day Dream Wedding Expo 2009, also known as the 9th Malaysia Bridal Alliance (MBA) Wedding Expo, at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC) from 19th - 20th Dec 2009 offered the trendiest in bridal fashions, workshops and tutorials in grooming and make-up for both bride and groom and other wedding services in one place for all the wedding needs of couples planning a dream wedding for their big day.

The highlight of the expo was of course the glittering bridal fashion show featuring Amber Chia’s Ford Models supermodels who dazzled as they graced the catwalk to romantic soundtracks in gorgeous designer wedding dresses, gowns and suits.

View below the gallery of Amber Chia’s Ford Models supermodels sashayed down the runway filled with glitz and glamour:

Ford Models franchisee Amber Chia (second from left) watching her Ford supermodels blazing the catwalk during the Bridal Fashion Show.


Ford Models franchisee Amber Chia with a bouquet of flowers posing with her Ford supermodels and fashion designers.



Some irony: “No Photography” sign.





The bridal fashion show by a different group held earlier on the same day before Amber Chia’s Ford Model supermodel show was a disappointment for hordes of photographers who had gathered for shooting. They had waited for the show to start when a man from the show organizer informed them that no photography was allowed during the fashion show. He said he acted on instruction from his boss and did not know the reason for it. He then began to display the “No Photography’ signs at every corners. What a shame!

Most fashion designers or designer bridal boutiques would be happy and jumping that there are hordes of photographers out there wanting to take photos of models parading in their designer labels.

The photographers would proudly show the photos to their friends or post them on the internet such as social networking site Facebook or photo sharing sites such as Flickr giving free publicity at no cost to the designers or boutique owners who have everything to gain from promotion and spreading of their designer labels and generating more sales. But sad to say, the owners are doing exactly the opposite thing by not allowing photography in their fashion shows.

Fortunately the bridal fashion show by Amber Chia’s Ford Models supermodels make the photographers smiled again as the show organizer had not put any conditions. Bravo!

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Sensuala Calendar Girl Search 2010 is on!

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Yes it's here!

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Grand 36th birthday anniversary celebration of Yoke Wong Thai Tay Temple in SEA Park, PJ

A grand ceremony celebrating the 36th founding anniversary of the Yoke Wong Thai Tay (Jade Emperor God) temple was held at the temple in Jalan 21/22, SEA Park in Petaling Jaya on Sunday Dec. 20th 2009 (the 5th day of the 11th Chinese lunar month).

Thousands of devotees thronged the temple to offer prayers to the resident deity Yoke Wong Thai Tay (Jade Emperor God) where they wished him happy birthday and in return seek blessings of good fortune, good health and longevity from him.

The temple served free delicious vegetarian lunch to all present.

A grand show was put up on its anniversary. There were two sets of lion troupe and a dragon troupe performing to the thrills and shrills of the crowd of devotees and everyone present.

Popular local singers provided the night’s entertainment on a stage set up under a white-top tent on an empty space opposite the temple.

The Yoke Wong Thai Tay (Jade Emperor God) temple in Jalan 21/22 SEA Park, Petaling Jaya is crowded with devotees offering prayers in celebration of its 36th birthday anniversary.


Rolls of giant joss stick burning outside the Yoke Wong Thai Tay temple.

The large metal container burner (right) next to the lighted giant joss sticks are meant for burning joss papers and discarded joss sticks which were removed from the urn to make space for other devotees.

Devotees lighting nine joss sticks for prayers and placed them on the large urn (joss stick holder).


Big crowd of devotees packed the temple.

A pair of lions in action in front of the Yoke Wong Thai Tay (Jade Emperor God) temple.

A pair of lions delighting the crowd with their dance and acrobatics.


The lions carefully approaching the “green” (lettuce) during the Choy Cheng, or “Eating of the Green (green lettuce) performance. The lettuce is tied to a piece of string and is hung on the roof of the temple.

The lion eats the lettuce and spits out the leaves signifying that there will be an abundance of everything in the coming year.
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Senior medium Ronnie Chiew feeding the lions with green lettuce.

The lion distributing oranges to the children and adults.

Devotees purchased a set of joss sticks and candles for RM5 for prayers.
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Receipts were issued to devotees who made donations to the temple.
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The five paper horse effigies symbolizing the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal and water which sustain life.

Rows of roasted pigs as offering by devotees to the 36th birthday anniversary of Yoke Wong Thai Tay (Jade Emperor God) temple.


Free vegetarian lunch cooked by volunteers were provided for devotees and everyone at the open space opposite the temple.


Every year, the temple offers free delicious vegetarian lunch on its anniversary.


Lighted large red candles, fruits, flowers and other offerings are laid out on altar.


Two volunteers helping to light up the giant incensed joss sticks.
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The night scene outsidue the Yoke Wong Thai Tay (Jade Emperor God) temple.


The lions prancing around playing and doing some acrobatics.

Devotees seeking blessings from the mediums for good fortune, good health and longevity.


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Senior medium Ronnie Chiew speaks with the voice of a god.


Senior medium Ronnie Chiew goes into a deep trance.
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A temple medium in a trance performing a religious ritual.


A body cleansing ritual for luck enhancement conducted by a medium.
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Offering by a devotee to chief medium Lim Koon Foong.
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Yam seng: A champagne toast to chief medium Lim Koon Foong.


A happy Lim Koon Foong gulping down her glass of champagne.


The arrival of special guests Dato' Dr Wong Sai How and Datin Jennifer was greeted by a lion dance troupe.
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A pair of lions performing to the sound of drums, gongs and cymbals.
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The acrobatic movements of the lion dance are a sight to behold.

A lion dance troupe member presenting a plate of oranges to chief medium Lim Koon Foong.


The lions performing inside the main hall of the temple.
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Chief medium Lim Koon Foong presents an angpow as a token of thanks to the lion dance troupe for their spledid performance.


Chief medium Lim Koon Foong performs blessing to a young boy.


A young man receives blessing from chief medium Lim Koon Foong.


Datin Jennifer receives blessing from chief medium Lim Koon Foong.


Chief medium Lim Koon Foong performs blessing to Yeo Ing King.


The dragon dance troupe performing in front of Yoke Wong Thai Tay temple.


A spectacular acrobatic dragon dance in front of the temple.


The dragon chasing the pearl.


The dragon performing a "corkscrew" trick.


All the successful movements of the dance depend on the co-operation of the troupe members of the whole team.


The dragon dance was an awe-inspiring sight.


Popular local singers provided the night’s entertainment on a makeshift stage setup under a white-top tent on an empty space opposite the temple.


A yam seng champagne toast to the 36th birthday anniversary celebration of Yoke Wong Thai Tay (Jade Emperor God) temple from the special guests. Present were Dato' Dr Wong Sai Hou (4th from right), Datin Jennifer (3rd from right), Yeo Ing King (1st from right), Dr Chan Boon Lye (1st from left) and Kiwanis Malaysia Lt Governor Div 3 Ho Wah Ying (2nd from left) among others.

The singer’s sweet clear voice mesmerized all who were there.


The singer serenading the crowd with her songs.


RELA personnel on duty to divert vehicles to alternative routes as the road in front of Yoke Wong Thai Tay (Jade Emperor God) temple was closed for the anniversary celebration.
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