Reblog from National Geographic “The Birds of paradise”
After 8 years and 18 expeditions to New Guinea and Australia,
Cornell Lab scientist Ed Scholes and National Geographic photojournalist Tim Laman succeeded in capturing images of all 39 species in the bird-of-paradise family for the first time ever.
Unique sculpture “Unielephant”
The sculpture “Unielephant” was done by Artist, Philip Treacy; a world-renowned British milliner who made hat to stars and royalty.
This is one of the art exhibition programme initiated by “Art in The City” under The Fullerton Heritage. The objective of the programme is to promote local art and culture as well as refusing art within the city.
The art piece act as a reminder for the dwindling elephant population of Asia, as to raise fund for the conservation and well being of the region’s neglected jumbos.
The sculpture adopted by The Fullerton Heritage, under “Art in The City” programme. A unique elephant is waiting for you there.
Road to Percival.
Percival road was named after Lieutenant-General Arthur Ernest Percival.
During the Second World War, Percival was the General Officer Commanding (GOC) Malaya; he marched down from this road by surrender himself, as representing British Empire to the Imperial Japanese Amy.
Hence, Singapore occupied by Japanese soldiers for 3 years and 8 months.
Not many people knew there was a sad story hidden behind this road.
There is no road sign bring you to Percival road. You can Google it, it bring you where to go but just an ordinary road behind National Museum of Singapore, Fort Canning Park.
Where cicada is calling, where shadow of the forest lying on your shoulder silently.
The Asean sculpture symposium
ASEAN Sculpture Symposium, with the aim of promoting a sense of community among sculptors of member countries whose works of art will be visible symbols of regional cooperation. A collection of sculptures held at Fort Canning Park, this is first sculpture symposium in Singapore, but not the last.
“Augury” by Malaysia sculptor Mr. Anthony Lau.
“Balance” by Mr. Ng Eng Teng
“Concentration” by Mr. Vichai Sithiratn
“Unity” by Indonesia sculptor Mr. But Muchtar
“Fredesvinda” by Philippines sculptor Mr. Napoleon Veloso Abueva
“Together” by Brunei sculptor Mr. Osman Bin Mohammad
The Art and Arcs in National Museum of Singapore
An interior look-up shot of a dome in National Museum of Singapore. Hear a sound of echoes from heavenly art.
A collection of arcs and art perfectly match the stillness atmosphere.
Get a glimpse of Neo-Palladian and Renaissance style architectural.
An excellent collaborations of new and old constructions method, can’t find a better ground for this art building elsewhere.
The exterior of dome under a bright blue sky.
Pedas Pedas
A bronze sculpture name “Pedas Pedas” located behind National Museum of Singapore, this is by Sculptor Kumari Nahappan. Pedas in Malay means spicy.
Kumari is a conceptual artist based in Singapore. Her signature and iconic made her won many awards and international fame.
Sculpture “Cut“
Sculpture “Sizzling”
Sculpture “Unveiling Friends”
Gratitude to our parents
The Buddha said, “ There are two persons to whom one can never adequately express one’s gratitude. They are our mother and father.” Our parents have made great sacrifices and took great pain to nurture us.
The Buddha said we should repay the kindness of our parents in 5 ways:
1) By supporting them (just us they have supported us)
2) By doing their duties
3) By protecting the family property
4) By preserve the family honour
5) By dedicating the merits virtuous deeds to our deceased parents
Wild growing Albizia tree
Due to the fast growing speed, Albizia tree (Falcataria moluccana) has never been the roadside tree in Singapore. The trees were first grown in Singapore Botanic Gardens in 1870 and later shifted to waste ground where it start proliferate.
Albizia is a can grow from sapling to a tree in 35 feet (10.7m) tall, within 13 months. The huge number of seeds in pods can multiply in the wild.
Although, the tree is beautiful and widely spread like a green canopy. But the branches may prone to fall over the stormy rain, and cast a danger to the road users. Since then, Albizia tree has been out under Tree Conservation Area (TCA) due to it reality and practicality.
Movie preview “ Welcome To The Punch”
3 years ago, detective Max was shot and injured by a robber, Jacob Sternwood. Total of 4 robbers were escaped.
And now, Sternwood returned as a father with deep parental love, batten down the hatches to rescue his son who is in a heist.
The chasing begins on this line. Max was given another chance to take down the man who cost him everything in his life besides his wound. Hatred and dignity were behind the call for pay back. The conflicts flashed through the cityscapes and streets of London.
Slit cut mood gives credit to this action packed movie. The thundering sound effects and the exchange of gunshot almost make me fell off my chair. Whether it’s the lighting effects or the costume make-up, this motion picture is not for the fans of ‘Superman’ or ‘Fast & Furious’. While a hero reigns the show, it is definitely worth the while to get your tickets. Be charmed by the fearless eyes of Mark Strong and get submerge into the whole action with your popcorns!
The ten common trees in Singapore
Introduce 10 common trees in Singapore, wishing them shade you from the summer sun and bring you the joy of greenery.
Rain Tree
Angsana
Yellow Flame
Senegal Mahogany
Broad-leafed Mahogany
Tembusu Tree
Sea Apple
Saga Tree
Trumpet Tree
Sea Almond
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