A very special 'thank you' goes out to all those who nagged me to glory for not updating this blog. I should set-up a DP Fan Club lah. You people make me feel so loved! :) Hahahaha! Yes, I'm well aware that it's been two over weeks since that last post. But what to do?!
The month of April has indeed been a rollercoaster ride. First the Vaisakhi celebrations. Then my exams. Now I'm working on the MSc research presentation, which is scheduled to take place in a couple more days. In the midst of all that, HEAPS of things have been happening along the sidelines. Also, I've been scouting for a full-time lecturing position. Quite a number of opportunities lurking here & there; I'll blog about this real soon.
By mid of the coming week, I will be done with my 3rd semester at UPM. The final semester commences sometime mid of June. I've got heaps planned for the month of May; securing full-time employment, reviving DePiction, supervising my Stamford students in their public relations campaign project, resuming my family documentary research, etc. *sigh* hope I'm able to see it all through.
Okay lah, I better get back to work. I shall leave you with a partial selection of photos that were taken during the recent Vaisakhi Hi-Tea function with the PM. It was held on the 14th of April at Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel and attended by some 2000 odd people.
As part of the organizing committee, I was assigned to handle the media relations aspect of the event and of course, the usual photographer's duty. Here's a compilation of media coverage that we & the Sikh community garnered throughout the month of April. Enjoy.
As part of the organizing committee, I was assigned to handle the media relations aspect of the event and of course, the usual photographer's duty. Here's a compilation of media coverage that we & the Sikh community garnered throughout the month of April. Enjoy.
- The VVIP table setting (PM's seat).
- Tan Sri Musa Hitam (former DPM) chatting with event organizers and hotel
staff at the entrance of the hotel, while awaiting the arrival of PM. - PM arrives at 4.40pm and is greeted by Harcharan Singh, a renown figure in
the Sikh community (member of MGC & Interfaith)
- PM is escorted to the holding room by MGC officials.
- At the holding room, the VVIP's sharing a light moment while the PM takes a
break to freshen up! Was the only photographer permitted inside, while the
press shutterbugs waited outside... in disappointment! :) - PM making his way to the Grand Ballroom.
- An airshot of the PM walkings towards the ballroom foyer, ascorted by MGC
officials, hotel personnel and his security agents. - PM checks his pocket while Ruby get's ready to pin the VVIP corsage.
- PM thanks Ruby after a long but successful attempt at pinning the corsage,
without physically harming him! :)
- After the long walk and meeting the 'rakyat', PM finally gets to sit.
- The opening performance by Malaysian Sikh Bagpipers - Sri Dasmesh.
- Emcee of the day, RTM's veteran newscaster, Harjit Singh Hullon.
- Keynote address by Jagir Singh, MGC's President.
- A candid of PM & former DPM reading the souvenir book
- Speech by PM, emphasizing on racial harmony and the 9MP
- The event's signature shot - PM launching Vaisakhi 2006 by playing the
dhol, a punjabi cultural music instrument. He is accompanied by MGC's
president and the infamous Sir Malkith Singh (in blue batik). - Dhol performance by Malaysian Dhol Federation, led by dhol maestro
Keeran and accompanied by other dholies.
- Representatives from the Buddhist Maha Vihara, Malaysia.
- Hardev Kaur, Malaysia's Lata Mangeshkar rendering one of PM's
favourite hindi oldie. - PM is seemingly pleased by Hardev Kaur's gesture.
- Bird's-eye of the ballroom
- PM's attention is diverted (by this cute & drowsy baby) as he makes
his way out of the ballroom.
- PM thanking and bidding farewell to the event organizers.
- Former DPM congratulating the event organizers for staging a superb
Vaisakhi celebration event. - The Vaisakhi Hi-Tea Organizing Committee & helpers posing for
a group shot. The event would not have been possible without these
individuals, led by the Legendary Malkith Singh! Kudos to all!
WHY DO WE ALL LOOK FAT?! *wonders*
Please note that all photos have been compressed and resized for speedy uploading and viewing. As a result, the sharpness, colour and resolution had to be compromised. If you would like to have the entire collection of photos, buzz me and I'll provide you with the download link. It's a 35MB zip file, with 110 low-res shots.
