To those sweet ladies around my house
To those sweet ladies around my house
A gentle lady named “Spider Lily- Hymenocallis“, standing outside my house.
She came from South-Eastern part of America and the Caribbean.
She is not colorful but elegant.
She is not chatty but contented.
Silently greet me with a smile day and night.
This is a warmhearted lady, we used to call her Mickey Mouse Plant – Ochna serrulata.
She likes to open her wide, warming arms to welcome me home.
She is vibrant, she stood under my window, dancing in the Summer, singing heartily.
She came from South Africa.
Ornamental my garden, my secret garden.
This is my Dearest “Ixora”.
An evergreen lady, full of wonders, full of passions and dreams.
Creative in color, red, white, orange, yellow and purple etc etc.
Blooming four seasons, smiling under rain and shine.
She is not tall but out-shine the rest.
She can be commonly seen on the street but she prefers live outside my house.
My amazing lady “Lantana”.
She was born in Tropical America and Afica , faces flush with enthusiasm.
She likes to dance in the Butterfly garden, flapping her wings, swinging along.
She has a strange scent but that make her unique.
She blooms like fire works, keep laughing and laughing, a happy lady, cheerful Ambassador.
Song of Tamalan
Song of Tamalan
Lovely Tamalan, Graceful Tamalan
A tree sat on the hill
Sydney is having a bun
Picnic by your side
Cappuccino under the sky
Watching birds pass by
Sydney is flying high
Tamalan, I don’t know why?
Green sleeve Tamalan, Smiley Tamalan
A tree stood on the heritage hill
Sydney is having fun
Singing by your side
Swing together with your charming shy
Whispering a dog pass by
Sydney is flying high
Tamalan, could you tell me why?
Hardy Tamalan, Wisely Tamalan
A tree being heritage on our green hill
Sydney heard that and here I am
Waving by your side
Dancing through out the night
Looking for a shining star
Sydney is flying high
My dear Tamalan, can you tell me why?
Let’s look around on the first day of 2016
First dawn of the year
First seashell rush to the shore
First bluish sky watching at me
First person who waving at me
First rubbish which crying at me
First vines that greet me
First coconut tree I feel like climbing
First timber beach bench wet by the First dew
First couple goes separate way
First family starts the First fire
First flower almost drop on my head
First person I say goodbye
First flower smiling at me
First Banyan tree that I have difficulty to hug him
First Rain Tree Community Group I attend
First mangrove river standing by my side
First shadow painted our fruitful journey
With all these fairies under the First sun ray, I wish everybody stay Healthy and Prosperity!
Somebody in this garden
Who is the somebody?
Oh! It is the Madras Thorn ( Pithecellobium duice). A 26 meter tall man sitting in the garden of Armenian Church Of St. Gregory The Illuminator, Singapore.
This unique National Heritage tree, girth 7.4m, crown is bushy and widely spread, dull green in color.
A native of tropical America, it was introduced to the region in the olden day by the Portugese and the Spanish.
Leaves are very special with a pair of leaflet on both sides of the leaf stalk. That’s why a Chinese name “金龟子” was given, literally means a “flying Goliathus”.
Pulp is edible, fruits are coiled pods which ripen a tinge of rose-red in color.
Madras Thorn, was once a common trees planted along roadsides of Singapore. During the 70s, the species was attacked by caterpillars throughout the Singapore. Result in phased out from housing estate and roadsides subsequently.
Next time, if you happen to pass by Hill St, not to forget pay a visit to this lovely tree or even have a glimpse at the bus stop.
IHC – Indian Heritage Centre
If you love Indian History and Culture to be your spiritual nutrition, spare a hour or two to visit IHC at 5 Campbell Lane, Singapore 209924.
Believe me, it might cure your thirst over the dry spell.
It is free admission for all visitors from 8th till 31th of May.
Operating hours – Tuesdays to Thursdays, 10am to 7pm
Fridays to Saturdays, 10am to 8pm
Sundays and Public Holidays, 10am to 4pm
Mondays, closed
Mask of the Face of Glory (Kirtimukha)
19th Century, Bronze, South India
The Yali or the mythical lion is an auspicious motif known in Southeast Asia as a Kala head.
It represents Kirtimukha or the “Face of glory” widely used in Indian temple Architectural.
Standing Shiva and Parvati
12th – 13th Century Chola Period, Bronze, Tamil Nadu India
These bronze figures of the divine couple, Shiva and Parvati, embodies grace and classicism reminiscent of Indian classical dance.
Such images were produced using the cire perdue or lost-wax process, in the district of Thanjavur, the capital of Chola Kings who ruled over parts of south Indian 10th – 13th centuries.
In Singapore, during major South Indian temple festivals, such bronze deities are carried in chariot processions along the main streets.
Chariot Finial with Garuda
12th century, Angkor Wat period, Copper Alloy, Cambodia
This decorative element would have been used on a Khmer Chariot as a symbol of power and strength, perhaps designed for a royal palanquin or chariot.
It depicts a fierce-looking garuda (mythical bird), raising his powerful chest in a stance meant to intimidate, atop a multi- headed naga (serpent ) who looks poised to attack.
A Chettinad Doorway
Late 19th century, Mahua Wood, Chettinad, Tamial Nadu, South India
This doorway plays a important role in Indian domestic architectural and serves to separate the sacred personal world from the outside world.
The elaborate carvings of mythic motifs also invoke the power of the divine and offer protection for the owner and his/her family.
This intricately carved entrance doorway, with its jambs and lintel panels consisting of about 5000 minute carvings, it is a example of south Indian domestic architectural during the late 19th – early 20th centuries.It represents the bespoke architectural and woodcraving traditions of Chettinad, home to the Nattukotti Nagarthar Chettiar community of financiers and traders.
Hindu deity, Aravan
Early 20th century
Polychrome paint, Wood
Collection of the National Museum of Singapore
Nandi, Processional Vehicle
19th – 20th century
Polychrome, Wood, Semi-precious stones
Collection of the Asian Civilisations Museum
And many more…
Say hello to all Ladies and Gentlemen before entering washroom.
By wrapping-up the trip, say a big THANKS to those Indian workers who contributed so much to our society.
“Thank you!”
Reblog Valentine’s Song to our deceased friend – CoCo
This is a Reblog article in memory of CoCo, Cougar’s girl friend who passed away a few months ago.
We wish her may as adorable as what she was in Heaven now.
A smiley cloud pass by outside my window this moment…perhaps a angel…
I’m always by your side
I’ll always be your pride
To ease your pain
We go for a ride
We walk on the bridge
Everything will be fine
Don’t ask me why
I’m always by your side
I’ll always be your bride
To soften your face
We go for a ride
We walk on the water
Everything will be fine
I don’t know why
I’m always by your side
I’ll always be your pride
To brighten up your day
We go for a ride
You look at the east
Me at the west
Everything will be fine
Don’t ask me why
I’m always by your side
I’ll always be your bride
To alleviate your naughtiness
We go for a ride
You look at the left
Me at the right
Everything seems to be fine
I don’t know why
I just don’t know why
I have made some wishes in Hong Kong
May all forms of life in the universe be safe, happy,healthy and well taken care of.
May all beings in the air, on land, in the water be safe, happy, healthy and well taken care of.
May all beings be as happy as I am.
Be safe and protected from harm in 2015.
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