The Red Box Project – Put A Smile On Their Faces Fri, 22 January 10

Jacelyn • Filed under: Events, Fun 9:54 amComments(0)

The Red Box Project is a non-profit organization led by a group of youth who hopes to put a smile on the faces of 700 less-fortunate children this Lunar New Year.

Here’s what you can do to help them. ;)


The list of collection venues can be found here. Here’s an idea for gifts you can pack in your shoebox! :tongue2:

I think this is a really meaningful event. Do your part and make someone smile today! :love4:

Extremely Babalicious Fri, 27 November 09

Jacelyn • Filed under: Events 2:35 pmComments(1)

It has been a year and this would be my second visit to the Peranakan Museum. The “Peranakan craze” started when The Little Nyonya was being aired on Channel 8 last November. Everywhere I go, I would hear random strangers discussing about the plot and characters in the drama. Be it teenagers, working adults or the oldies. Needless to say, I was intrigued by the Peranakan culture too.


This time round, I got a chance to visit the museum again for the Big Baba Blog-Out as part of the Peranakan Festival which will be held from Nov 27 to Dec 6. There will be various events and activities running through to promote the Peranakan culture.


In the museum, the entire Peranakan culture are being exhibited into the various categories – from their origins to food, religious beliefs to wedding, etc.


Peranakans are the descendants of the Chinese immigrants who moved to the Southeast Asia region and intermarried with the Malay population. From there, it evolved into a rich and unique Peranakan culture. Babas refer to the men and Nyonyas refer to the women. Traditionally, the Nyonyas spent most of their time at home to learn about cooking and embroidery from their elders.


Peranakan homes used colorful porcelains known as Nyonyaware. They come with beautiful and exotic designs which include bowls, plates, spoons, flower vases and tea cups. Well, almost anything you can think of.


Just by looking at their embroidery masterpieces, I was so amazed that I couldn’t take my eyes off them. The Kasut Kodok (beaded frog leg shoes) is one of the crucial accessory that has to be worn by a Nyonya together with the kebaya. That being said, I am extremely curious how would I look like wearing the Nyonya kebaya hahaha..


And if that’s not enough, you just had to have a look at their exclusive Baba Bling exhibit. The collection ranges from earrings to studded belts that totally put me in awe of them. Unfortunately, I am unable to take pictures due to confidentiality of the collection.


Every piece of antique Nyonya jewelry is filled with designs and motifs like butterflies, flowers, phoenixes and dragons. The craftsmanship is fantastic!


Personally, I am fascinated by their wedding ceremony which is largely based on Chinese and Malay tradition. If only I am a Peranakan, I can have my wedding in the most luxurious way.

If you would like to know more about the Peranakan Museum, do visit this link.

Plugs:  sweetiegem

Your Life, Your Canvas Fri, 20 November 09

Jacelyn • Filed under: Events, Thoughts 6:18 pmComments(0)

“Your life, your canvas” is the theme for World AIDS Day this year and is inspired by the notion that we are all responsible for painting the canvas of our own lives. What we choose to put on that canvas is entirely up to us, and the choices we make all contribute to a constantly evolving picture.

We shape our lives by the choices we make. Every choice we make takes us in a different direction. Whatever we do now will definitely affect us in later part of our lives. I totally agree with this.

Here’s how you can do to make a difference this World AIDS Day:

  • I’ve done my part by joining the Twibbon campaign on Twitter. Get yours too!
  • Countdown to World AIDS Day, December 1 by embedding a special countdown clock on your blog:

  • Join us on Saturday, December 5, from 6pm – 10pm at SupperClub Singapore for an exclusive World AIDS Day event of art, music and dance.

Wanna join me in this event? Comment and tell me your views and feelings after watching “August 29″. I have 5 pairs of passes to give away. Don’t be shy!

Here is a thought-provoking short film, “August 29″, created by HPB and a group of young people, to start people thinking about opening their hearts and fighting discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS. It was first screened at HPB’s “Open Your Heart” event last year.

P/S: Lawrence Wong looks really cute!

Do help spread the word for World AIDS Day!

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