Johnson & Alison: Singapore Fair '09 in Geneva

Hey guys, i'm back again after so so long but i guess it's worth the wait. one of the biggest events that i've encountered here at Switz is Singapore Fair '09. It was organized by the Singapore Tourism here at Switz. I was invited by my friend, Lafina. It was nice. Although it's Singapore but it felt like home too as Singapore and Malaysia are very similar.

It was held in Geneva so we got to traveled all the way there. Very interesting was, it was like after quite some time being with your own people, own cultures, food and accent. I really loved it. It's just so much like home.

First thing first, i had to admit i went to the Singapore Fair ainly because of the food. Rendang, Rojak, Roti Prata, Curry laksa....who can ever resist?? I was impressed that they were quite a few varieties and they were all cooked by locals (as in Singaporean who are staying in Switz). They not only supported this event but also managed to promote their restaurant. I came to know that there is a Malaysian Restaurant in Geneva. I so have to check it out one day.

Well, prices were a little too expensive but we tasted the ones which we were so drooling over. For examples:

Rice with rendang.. Yum YUM..it was good

Curry laksa

Lafina enjoying her laksa

"Heaven"-Food station

Rojak

Tandoori and all

I was pretty full after the plate of rendang and laksa. While they were showing slides or video of Singapore, i took a chance to walk around the hall and took some pics at the booths. They had all sorts of booths which symbolizes Singapore. For example, batik, games like sepak takraw, henna painting and etc etc.

Tourism video of Singapore

Henna Painting

Old batik theme bags for sale

Baju kebaya for sale

Shawls from Singapore. (they are so so nice but expensive too). -for datins....

Caligraphy

So after the booths, they were performances too. There was a performance which was so so amusing and it was actually the first time i appreciated it.

Three pianists from Singapore

Silat

Whole group

Unexpected event and the most attention-capturing event!!!

Dong Dong Chang...

The one on the left must be the sifu. He looks so cool...

Calling the lions from the entrance

Among the crowds. Everybody was so so amazed.

Performance on stage.

The people behind the whole thing. Good job to them!!!

There was a teaching lesson too on how to wear shawls. It was really interesting too because just 1 shawl you can wear it in more than 20 ways.

She was really good in selling. A really good talker!

Nearby the hall, there was a park and Lafina and I took the opportunity to take some snapshots.

ENJOY!!!