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1Malaysia International Shoe Festival

1Malaysia International Shoe Festival

I love shoes!

Be-ribboned tied in cute bows, stilettos, chic sandals, jazzy platforms, comfortable pumps or even a sexy pair of boots, or two… oh, you’ll be spoiled for choice at this year’s shoe festival.

Especially with the launch of the 3rd Malaysia International Shoe Festival at Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur. The event is held from 30 March till 1 April, 2012 starting at 10.30 am till 8.30 pm.

Launched by the Queen, Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajah Haminah, on the 29th March,  present were  Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen, Tourism Ambassador and internationally-renowned shoe maker, Prof Dato Dr Jimmy Choo as well as Malaysian Footwear Manufacturers’ Association (MFMA) President, Tony Ting.

Some of the highlights at this year’s shoe festival include:

  • Prof Dato’ Dr Jimmy Choo’s, ‘Sogno Gallery’ include the unveiling of his luxury shoe collection and couture, themed after the dragon year.
  • Malaysia footwear designer competition, where talented designers create their most innovative and stylish shoe designs.
  • A Foot and Wellness Corner, especially for those wanting to get insightful tips on foot care, and guide on shoe buying head on over here.
  • Shoe-on-wheels! A shoe car road show, where radio deejays will drive around with a huge shoe perched atop a car (look out for it, folks) on the road. Participate in game quizzes and win exciting prizes.
  • Check out the specially designed Rainforest Shoe Wonderland, where designers have transformed shoes and incorporate it into everyday life’s nuances.
  • Maybe you need and extra pair of shoe for your wedding? Then head over to the Wedding Shoe Wonderland, where shoes of every hue, size and style are displayed for a perfect wedding.

Other attractions at the event include shoe fashion show, shoe painting competition, clog-shoe making gallery, international shoe corner and much more*.

See you there!

* For further information, check out this link: http://www.malaysiafootwear.com/misf/2012/

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Kebaya Tales : Stories from The Nyonya

October 12, 2011 at 12:00 pm

The Baba-Nyonya community refers to a group of people who are descendants of late 15th and 16th century Chinese immigrants who came to the islands of Nusantara during the Colonial era. These are people who have assimilated to the Malay Peninsula’s culture and have adopted the Malay language as a first or second language over the years. Their culture is a rich and vibrant one, as seen through their spoken language, their dressing and their cuisine.

Kebaya

The Kebaya is a favourite outfit for Nyonyas and is usually worn during official ceremonies

For those who are fascinated and would like to know more about the Peranakans, do make a date with the National Textile Museum in Kuala Lumpur this coming 15th October 2011 as the museum will be organising a talk on the Babas and Nyonyas. The guest speaker this time is none other than Lee Su Kim, the founder member and the first woman President of the Peranakan Baba Nyonya Association of Kuala Lumpur Selangor. She is also the author of nine books, including two bestsellers; Malaysian Flavours: Insights Into Things Malaysian and Manglish: Malaysian English at its Wackiest. Su Kim will be sharing her experiences of writing about the Baba and Nyonya communities of Malacca, Penang and Singapore. Some of the stories that she will be sharing are stories that have been passed down from her Nyonya mother, grandmother and bibiks (aunts).

The talk will be held at Level 1, Gallery Saindera at the National Textile Museum and will start at 3.00 pm. There is an admission charge of RM 20 for students, museum volunteers as well as members of Persatuan Peranakan Baba Nyonya Kuala Lumpur Selangor (PPBNKLS). For non-members who are interested in participating, there is an admission charge of RM 25. The charge includes a tea reception. Participants are required to register by replying to this email address – syahrul@jmm.gov.my or asmah@jmm.gov.my. Alternatively, one can also contact Syahrul or Nor Asmah at 03 2694 3457.

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