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Western Spices at Green Hall Penang, Malaysia

The city of Penang is home to a lot of fancy shopping malls and people mostly visit the city due to its reinvigorating atmosphere, but the city is known for a lot more. Penang is no less than a food paradise of Malaysia, and when it is called a food heaven, then shouldn’t be surprised with the fact that you can find almost any type of cuisine here. Anyone who is visiting the city must definitely not miss out the Western Food in Penang, as you will undoubtedly come across some of the best western restaurants in Malaysia.

Western Spices @ Green Hall

Located at a small distance from the historic Fort Cornwallis, this particular restaurant is laid on the concept of authentic western services and hospitality. The food at Western Spices is served in the flashiest and most distinctive style. Its menu is comprised of a remarkable range of western cuisine, all of which are demonstrating the most superb delicacies. The restaurant is run by Ally and Nick, a wife and husband who were inspired to do so because of their knowledge in cuisines all around the world.

Specialty dishes and Live Concerts

There comes a month, which they solely dedicate to French dishes, and the next they might dedicate to producing yummy Caribbean assortments. Both Nick and his wife work together in the chicken, and while he wraps up a delicious Caribbean style chicken with beans, rice and a spicy sauce, his wife keep up with the kitchen. Lau utilizes his international experience in producing specialty dishes like vegetarian marinara spaghetti and stuffed duck.
The scrumptious food is accompanied by live jazz music concerts every Wednesday. These things make Western Spices an amazing place to spend the day. If you are in search of quality western food, don’t forget to pay a visit here.

Location and Contact Information

The address of Western Spices is as follows: 1, Green Hall, 10200 in Penang, Malaysia. For bookings and further details you can call at +60 4-261 1553.

Photo Credit: Western Spices at Green Hall

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Freedom To Be Blue: DELGRES In Borneo Jazz

Freedom To Be Blue: DELGRES In Borneo Jazz

KUCHING, Saturday – The three-man band Delgres from Guadeloupe and France will be performing their Blues at Borneo Jazz on May 12 to 13 at ParkCity Everly, Miri.

A child of Caribbean heritage born and raised in France, Pascal Danae discovered his love of Blues in his ancestral home of Guadeloupe, and in the painful but meaningful history behind the conception of the Blues genre.

Originating in Louisiana, United States during a turbulent time of post-slavery racism, the creation of Blues was a response from the descendants of African slaves and Afro-Caribbean exiles to their daily hardships, as well as their protest against discrimination.

The namesake of the band ‘Delgres’ is Louis Delgres, a Guadeloupian hero who fought against the re-establishment of slavery in 1802.

By mixing Guadeloupian beats and tunes with old Louisiana Blues, a connection has been made over oceans, creating a singular Blues experience of two lands sharing a common denominator, which is using music to lament injustice while rejoicing and advocating freedom.

Through his music, Pascal Danae seeks to fight oppression in the way that founders of Blues did, channelling the voices of his ancestors through a melancholic Dobro guitar accompanied by sousaphone and percussions, painting a picture in a time when hopelessness and hope came together.

Pascal performs the Dobro guitar, while Raphaël Gouthiere plays the New Orleans sousaphone and Baptiste Brondy mans the drums.

This year marks the 12th edition of the festival and will feature international acts like Delgres from Guadeloupe/France, Laila Biali from Canada and Osaka Monaurail from Japan, along with local legends such as Fluoroscent Collective featuring local violinist Nisa Addina and Michael Simon’s Asian Connection, featuring legendary pianist Michael Veerapen.

The Festival will be expanding its musical outreach programme, where aspiring musicians can learn the basics of Jazz Keyboard from professional musicians, by introducing additional classes for percussions.

The Festival includes night performances with sitting and dancing areas and a wide lawn for night picnics surrounded by arts, crafts and food stalls.
Additional information on the festival and festival tickets, visit www.jazzborneo.com.

Borneo Jazz is organised by Sarawak Tourism, endorsed by Tourism Malaysia and is jointly supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Sarawak and partnering with Malaysia Airlines as the presenting sponsor.

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About Sarawak Tourism

Introduction
Sarawak Tourism Board was incorporated under the Sarawak Tourism Board (Incorporation) Ordinance, dated 12 November 1994.

Objectives

  • To achieve its objectives of increasing tourist arrivals into the state.
  • To create awareness among the trade, media and public of the diversity of Sarawak in terms of tourism products, both on a regional and international basis.
  • To position Sarawak as a prime destination for culture, nature and adventure tourism in the above areas.
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Grammy-themed cruise

Grammy-themed cruisesare set to launch next year.Grammy-themed cruises
are set to launch next year.

MUSIC lovers are being wooed to sail the seas with Norwegian Cruise Line, which announced plans to launch a Grammy-themed ship next year.

The Grammy Experience will be located on Deck 8 of the latest addition to their fleet, the Norwegian Getaway. In addition to housing artifacts curated from the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, the ship will also feature live performances by past Grammy winners and nominees.

Construction on the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway is
currently underway in Germany. It will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami when it sets sail in February next year.

Highlights of the ship’s features include an open-air boardwalk, three decks to optimise oceanside viewing, and a seafood restaurant developed by US Food Network celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian.

Are you a fan of the music-themed cruise idea?

Here’s a sampling while you wait for the Grammy-themed one to set sail.

American rock band, Matchbox Twenty, will be taking to the seas on the Carnival Imagination in December, sailing between Miami and Nassau, offering their fans nightly concerts, QA and photo sessions.

Norwegian Pearl is also offering a KISS-themed cruise trip for Halloween this year, inviting fans to don their best KISS paraphernalia and sail the Caribbean. – AFP RelaxNews

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The Miracle of Shipwreck Treasures @ National Museum

October 3, 2011 at 2:00 pm

Captain Jack Sparrow and his antics in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean have renewed interest in maritime activities, especially during the time when the seas were filled with galleons, galleys, and of course, pirates. The Straits of Malacca was an important trade route between the West and China at that time, and the Malacca Sultanate was envied by many foreign powers as it controlled this important seaway.

Shipwreck Treasures at National Museum

A blue and white Chinese plate with a coral growing on the rim of the plate. The plate was found from a sunken ship named Desaru

Many ships made the journey between the East and West, but not every ship managed to complete it. Some were lost due to bad weather, others due to accidents while the rest became victims of attacks. All eventually ended up at the bottom of the sea. And what the sea takes, the sea keeps. That is till enterprising men in scuba gear and submersibles find the shipwrecks again. Then the sea gives up what it has held for centuries, returning a treasure trove of precious cargo and artifacts, as well as common items of that glorious era to mankind once again.

Shipwreck Treasures at National Museum

Sunflower seeds were also found buried under the sea together with other precious treasures

If you wish to feast your eyes on some sunken treasure, then you should pay a visit to the National Museum in Kuala Lumpur. The National Museum is currently hosting an exhibition entitled The Miracle of Shipwreck Treasures that feature an assortment of items recovered from 13 shipwrecks off the seas of Malaysia. Items include Chinese artifacts like porcelain items, herbs and glass beads, as well as Portuguese cannons made from bronze.

Shipwreck Treasures at National Museum

A Portuguese cannon made from bronze is also one of the treasures that are on display at the National Museum

The exhibition is open to the public daily from 9 am to 6 pm and will end at the end of this year. Admission is RM3 each.

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