BHARATANATYAM CLASS IN UKM

It was the first time, I'm joining in a classical dance which is Bharatanatyam in UKM. Actually, i took it as my co-curricular activity. Bharatanatyam is a pre-eminent Indian classical dance form presumably the oldest classical dance heritage of India is regarded as mother of many other Indian classical dance forms. Conventionally a solo dance performed only by women, it initiated in the Hindu temples of Tamil Nadu and eventually flourished in South India. 

    Apart from that, their costumes also look different. They wears a gorgeous tailor-made sari that consists of a cloth specially stitched in pleats that falls in the front from the waist and when the dancer performs spectacular footwork that include stretching or bending her knees, the cloth widens up like a hand fan. The sari worn in a special manner is well complimented with traditional jewellery that include the ones that adorn her head, nose, ear and neck. Plus, vivid face make-up specially highlighting her eyes so that audience can view her expressions properly.

    During the first day of bharatham class, they teach us the basic steps. That's also really tough for us because their dancing manner is totally different and our body should be flexible while dancing. So, we try to stretch our body to do it. We cannot do it well but they give excuse to us because it was our first class. Then, start from second class, no more excuses for us. We have to learn as soon as possible because we have to perform during the big event of our citra. Even more the dancing steps all become too difficult. We should concentrate on both hands and legs on the same time. Oh my god!!!!... We struggle a lot to learn it. One of my friend is a bharatam dancer. So, she is the one who help us to teach the each of every step. Every week, before our bharatham class starts, my friends and I recalled the dance steps and practice a while. This is because later when the class starts, it will be easy for us to dance.

    We are still practicing for the event. The event is going to held on 15th Dec 2018. Hope we can do our best and get good marks.

FRIENDS GATHERING !!!

After we finished our school, my friends and I planned a gathering. So, we fixed to go Bangi Wonderland. It was a fine morning, I packed my things and my friend Kasturi was came to my home to fetch me. Then, we started our journey to Nilai. From there our excited mood were activated. Our other friends were already there and they waited for us.



    Later, we reached Nilai. Then, we have breakfast together at a Muslim Restaurant. After that, we took train to go Bangi. During our journey, we cracked jokes and sang our favorite songs. Its was really fun although its not a long journey. After we reached Bangi, we took grab to go Bangi Wonderland. Bangi Wonderland is a water theme park. Next, we bought the tickets and change our cloths to bath.

    We were stared when we saw it because this unique water theme park features 15 attractions, namely Pirate Spa, Water Cannon, Surf Rider, Kid Adventure, Body Slide, Spiralax, The Fall, Anaconda Trail, Insane Racer, Wonderloop, Green Pearl, Pirates Bay, Boomeriang, Magic Funnel and lots more. Without wasting time, we started to play each games. Wow!! It was awesome.



In the afternoon, we have our lunch there and we continued to play. We played until the theme park closed. Hahaha... Later, we change our cloths and took grab to go our homestay at Bangi. It was a double-storey house and it fully furniture. So, we planned to cook dinner our own. My friend Suga and I went to supermerket to buy things to cook. My friend Teepa and Logapriya were make dinner for us. After having our dinner, we played truth or dare game and we talked about our holidays and plans of our further studies. The whole night passed just like that.



The next day, my friend Suga make breakfast which is bread toast and coffee for us. We having it together and I played our favorite movie 'Nanban'. We enjoyed it by giving comments and cracked joked about the movie. Its was really funny when we watched movies with our friends.After that, we packed our things and leave the homestay. Finally we reached Nilai again, our faces all started to turn sad because its really tough for us to meet after this because we all have start our studies in different universities and collages. We hugged each others and said goodbye. Then, we all back home by bringing our sweet memories in Bangi. It was a memorable days for us and we still waiting for our next gathering.... 

DEEPAVALI

WHY INDIANS CELEBRATE DEEPAVALI ?

Deepavali is called the Festival of Lights and is celebrated to honor Rama-chandra, the seventh avatar (incarnation of the god Vishnu). It is believed that on this day Rama returned to his people after 14 years of exile during which he fought and won a battle against the demons and the demon king, Ravana. People lit their houses to celebrate his victory over evil (light over darkness). The goddess of happiness and good fortune, Lakshmi, also figures into the celebration. It is believed that she roams the Earth on this day and enters the house that is pure, clean, and bright.

  

    The Deepavali festival in southern India often commemorates the conquering of the Asura Naraka, a powerful king of Assam, who imprisoned thousands of inhabitants. It was Krishna, a deity worshipped in Hinduism, who was finally able to subdue Naraka and free the prisoners. Deepavali celebrations may vary in different communities but its significance and spiritual meaning is generally “the awareness of the inner light”. It is also the beginning of the new financial year for the business community.

WHEN THEY CELEBRATE DEEPAVALI ?

The festival falls between the middle of October and the middle of November. Usually, this is decided upon by the Hindu lunar calendar.

WHAT THEY DO DURING DEEPAVALI ?

     Those celebrating the festival also light traditional earthen diyas (candles) and decorate their houses with colourful rangoli artworks – patterns created on the floor using coloured rice or powder. During Deepavali, families and friends share sweets and gifts and there is also a strong belief in giving food and goods to those in need. It is also traditional for homes to be cleaned and new clothes to be worn at the time of the festival.

 

BENEFITS OF MORNING SUNLIGHT TO OUR BODY

   

1. Boost Immunity

• It has been proven that sunshine stimulates your immune systems’ vitamin D and T cells which results in boosted immunity. Researchers say, “we rely on solar energy to enable our bodies to stave off infections and fight disease.”

 2. Reduce the chances of cancer

• adequate vitamin D₃ exposure helped reduce cancer risk. While avoiding too much sunlight and sunburns, in particular, is wise to keep skin cancer away, realize that getting a little bit sunlight such as in a morning sunbathing session.

3. Set circadian rhythm

• Having a good circadian rhythm is important for the regulation of sleep-wake cycles, hormone release, body temperature and other important bodily functions. Getting enough sunlight during the daytime is essential for good sleep.

4. Can cure depression 

• Exposure to sunlight has been linked to increased levels of a natural antidepressant in the brain. The brain produces more serotonin on sunny days than darker days. Therefore, individuals experiencing depression may feel less symptoms if they spend time in the sun. 

5. Good for eyes

• Studies have shown that children who get more exposure to natural sunlight have a lower risk of developing myopia – short-sightedness.

TANAMAN HIASAN YANG MAMPU BERSIHKAN UDARA DALAMAN

Taman hiasan yang saya kaji adalah lidah mertua. Tanaman in telah membukti bahawa dapat membersihkan udara dalaman. Anda boleh merujuk maklumat di bawah untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut tentang tanaman ini dan kebaikannya.

LIDAH MERTUA ( SANSEVIERIA)

                                        

•    Dikenali sebagai lidah mertua kerana bentuk daunnya yang tajam.

•    Tanaman ini berasal dari daratan Afrika, Madagaskar dan Asia Selatan.

•    Nama sansevieria diambil untuk menghormati pietro antonio sanseverino, iaitu orang yang menjumpai tanaman ini (1724-1771)

•    Ciri-cirinya adalah memiliki daun yang keras, tegak dan hujungnya meruncing.

•    Lidah mertua memiliki daun yang berwarna beragam, mulai hijau tua, hijau muda, hijau abu-abu, perak, dan warna kombinasi putih kuning atau hijau kuning

•    Alur atau garis-garis yang terdapat pada helai daun juga bervariasi, ada yang mengikuti arah serat daun, tidak beraturan, dan ada juga yang zig-zag.

•     Mampu menyimpan air dalam jumlah yang banyak pada seluruh bahagian tubuhnya.

•     Terdapat beberapa jenis lidah mertua seperti plantae, monokotil, asparagaceae dan lain-lain.

•     Contoh reka bentuk beberapa jenis lidah mertua adalah :

       i) berdaun pendek melingkar dalam bentuk roset

       ii) kelompok panjang memiliki daun meruncing seperti mata pedang

                          

•     Tanaman ini juga mengeluarkan kewangian dan terlebihnya kewangian ketika berbunga.

•     Daya serapan tanaman ini adalah agak tinggi sehingga mampu menyerapkan 107 jenis racun dalam udara termasuk karbon monoksida, racun rokok, benzena, formaldehyde dan lain-lain

•     Semakin tebal daunnya, semakin tinggi daya serapannya terhadap racun dalam udara

    •     Ketahanan juga tinggi sehingga pada suhu yang cukup tinggi dan di bawah cahaya yang sangat luas, tumbuhan ini tetap segar.

•    Lidah mertua juga merupakan salah satu model tanaman yang akan menghasilkan oksigen tinggi. Klorofil yang melimpah akan membantunya mempercepat melakukan fotosintesis. Hal ini yang menyebabkan tingkat oksigen yang di hasilkan oleh tanaman tinggi.

Manfaat Lidah Mertua yang lain

•      Digunakan sebagai ubat batuk dan antiseptic dan mengubati luka, penyakit darah tinggi, kencing   manis.

•      Menghilangkan bau busuk dalam ruangan dan mengeluarkan bau khas yang memberi ketenangan

•      Membantu menyerap radiasi yang dikeluarkan oleh barang elektronik

LETS DECORATE

The place that we all love is our bedroom. It should look beautiful and unique because bedroom also a place that we release our stress by sleeping, reading books, watching television and so on.

So, here some tips to make your bedroom beautiful :

• Make photo mural in your bedroom wall

          

    
The mural theme is depends on your wish because not everyone have the same taste and likes. So, it could be vintage, beach and tropical, landscapes, floral, modern art and many more. Your murals can be big or small and in different shapes. This murals make your room unique and make your mind relax when you look at it.

• Do photo collage or hang photo frames in your bedroom wall

You can do your own photo frames using recycle things and can place your favorite picture there. Otherwise you can paste your poster collections all in the wall. This will make your wall look beautiful and remind you your sweet memories as well.

• Place some potted plants in your room

This plants will add a bit nature on your room. So that it will give a soothing effect when you enter your room. This green plants can give you calmness and provide a peaceful environment.

• Add some colorful floor cushions in your bedroom

This colorful cushions make your room attractive and you wont feel bore that you always seating and lying on your bed.

• Add a cozy canopy to your bed

It will make you feel warmth while sleeping especially during raining. You can get a good sleep. You can use this to make your bedroom dark because some of us like to sleep in a dark room. So its suitable for them too. 

UNIQUE ARCHITECTURE IN NEGERI SEMBILAN-MALAYSIA

Seri Menanti Old Palace

This palace is a four storey wooden structure built between 1902 and 1908 as a royal palace for the rulers of Negeri Sembilan state. Its unique style and the fact that it was built without the use of nails make it worthy of inclusion on this list of architecture in Malaysia. It has been turned as Royal Museum Seri Menanti.

 

       History of this building is Negeri Sembilan translates as ‘nine states’ referring to the nine territories which made up the confederation from 1773 onwards. The rulers of this state are of Minangkabau origin having migrated from western Sumatra about six centuries ago bringing their distinctive customs and architectural style with them. This building was built by two highly skilled local craftsmen, aided by technical drawings provided by the British head of the Public Works Department. 

     

     

      Although the palace incorporates a sloping roofline, which is characteristic of Minangkabau architecture, the design is actually unique to Negeri Sembilan, perhaps with an element of colonial influence thrown in.

      This palace is also one of three Negeri Sembilan buildings that have been included in National Heritage registry.

PORT DICKSON

Port Dickson is a beach resort destination at Negeri Sembilan in Malaysia, about 90km south from Kuala Lumpur and 30km away from Seremban. Also called 'PD' by locals, this popular holiday retreat is located within easy reach from KL and Singapore by major highways and roads. From PD's town center, a coastline of warm beaches and calm seas stretches along a 10-mile strip towards Malacca.

FEW ATTRACTIVE PLACES IN PORT DICKSON

BEACHES 

  

Port Dickson is very famous for beaches. During holidays all beaches are crowded by people. Some of the Port Dickson beach activities are swimming, riding speed boat, snorkeling and many more. It is an ideal place for vacation especially for family members with kids. Beaches in Port Dickson are Teluk Kemang Beach, Tanjung Tuan , Saujana beach, Blue Lagoon and Cahaya Negeri Beach.

OSTRICH FARM
 

PD Ostrich Farm is a tourist attraction located at 9th mile along the main road, located near Pantai Purnama. The farm breeds and displays a large collection of ostriches with opportunities to feed, photograph and even race with them. The farm also has a petting zoo with domestic pets and farm animals, an interactive section with pedigree dogs and pony or horse-riding.

PULAU BURUNG

 

Pulau Burung is next to Pantai Cahaya State.Recreational facilities along the jetty was 181.7 m linking Bird Island Beach State Light thus creating continuity and convenience way for visitors to play.Pulau Burungis one of the coastal mangroves that exist in Port Dickson . There are three species of trees in this area , namely,Api-api putih,Bakau minyak and Bakau Kurap.The uniqueness of this swamp forests not only play an important role in conservation and environmental balance but also create a complex ecosystem of the coastal marine. It also suitable for recreation with family and suitable as a stopover to unwind after a hard day walking.


ARMY MUSEUM 
 

Port Dickson Army Museum is one of Malaysia's best museums and I would rank it alongside the Royal Malaysian Police Museum with similar style and presentation.It is located next to an Army base at Port Dickson, which has long been a military town as well as being a leading beach resort. The museum is housed in two old army buildings and comprises 9 galleries and a number of outdoor exhibits. The galleries include a look at the army through the ages from the 16th century Melaka Sultanate, through the Portuguese and Dutch eras and then on to the British era from which the modern Malaysian army can trace its roots.

WILD WEST COWBOY INDOOR THEME PARK

 

Wild West Cowboy Indoor Theme Park is located at Dataran Segar in Port Dickson. Wild West Cowboy Indoor Theme Park has several attractions in the building. It's totally uses 6 lots of 3-storey building which more than 30000 square feet . The main attraction is 5D motion cinema, awake escape (dinosaur theme), awake thrill (combination of 4 rooms: snow white, galaxy, haunted house, and mummy awake), skunk interactive show, souvenir shop, cowboy restaurant, amusement rides, arcade games and also AR Shooting games. Customers can purchase all-day pass or pay per attractions.

SEE THE WORLD'S GREATEST ENGINEERING MARVELS

THE COLOSSEUM



Rome's Colosseum was commissioned by the Emperor Vespasian in AD 72 on the marshy site of a lake. Here deadly gladiatorial combats and wild animals fights were staged free charge for public viewing. While practical in design, with 80 arched entrances to allow easy access for an estimated 55,000 spectators, the Colosseum is also a building of great classical beauty.

HAGIA SOPHIA 



The 'Church of the Holy Wisdom', Hagia Sophia is among the world's greatest architectural achievements. More than 1400 years old, it stands as a testament to the sophistication of 6th-century Constantinople, and had a huge influence on architecture in later centuries. In the 15th-century, the Ottomans converted it into a mosque: the minarets, tombo and fountains date from this period.

THE GREAT PYRAMID



Pharaoh Khufu's pyramid, commonly called the Great Pyramid of Giza, was built using only simple surveying tools but with such remarkable precision that the greatest difference in the length between its four 230-meter-high sides is just five centimeters. The pyramid is estimated to contain more than two million stone blocks weighing on average 2.5 tonnes, with some weighing up to 15 tonnes. Although the construction methods and purpose of some of its chambers are unknown, the architectural achievements is clear.

GREAT WALL OF CHINA



The Great Wall once snaked across Chinese landscape, over deserts, hills and plains, for more than 8851 kilometers. Yet, despite its seemingly impregnable battlements, the wall was ultimately an ineffective barricade. In the 13th-century it was breached by the ferocious onslaught of the Mongols and then in the 17th-century by the Manchu. Today, its dilapidated remains crumble across the rugged terrain of northern China and only selected station have been restored.

MACHU PICCHU



The 'Lost City of the Inca' in one of the most spectacular archaeological sites in the world. Perched high on the saddle between two peaks and often shrouded in cloud, it is almost invisible from below. A site of just 20 square kilometers, it was built in 1460 by the Incan ruler Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui as a royal retreat. About 1000 people inhabited the area and they were self-sufficient, being surrounded by agricultural terraces and watered by springs.

ORNAMENTAL PLANTS

LETS GAIN SOME KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ORNAMENTAL PLANTS !!!

WHAT IS ORNAMENTAL PLANTS ?

Plants grow all over the world in different sizes, shapes and appearance. Some provides us with food, shelter or building materials, while others provide us with only visual delight. Ornamental Plants are also referred to as garden plants has beauty as its main trait. They are usually grown in the flower garden for the display of their flowers.It is a plant primarily grown for its beauty either for screening,accent, specimen, color or aesthetic reasons. Common ornamental features include leaves, scent, fruit, stem and bark.

EXAMPLES OF ORNAMENTAL PLANTS

           

San Petro Cactus                              Hatiora Salicornioides                  Epiphyllum Oxypetalum

TYPES OF POTS TO PLANT ORNAMENTAL PLANTS

To plant the ornamental plants, can use different kind of pots apart from the regular pots that selling in nursery. It makes our garden and plants look beautiful and unique.  For example, can use coconut husk, old glass bottles, old wooden furniture to make pots. By this, can save money to buy pots and at the same time this pots can reduce the pollution. This is because coconut task and the tree trunks are biodegradable. 

         

BENEFITS OF ORNAMENTAL PLANTS

• Helpful to Cool Your Surrounding Environment - if the ornamental plants that can propel the front wall of your house, it will reduce the sun exposure. Thus the room in the house or the yard outside the house will feel cool with natural.

• Helpful to release tension - many ornamental plants are chosen because they appeal to the sense of smell, in addition to their visual appeal. So it can reduce tension and give soothing effect. Apart from that, ornamental plants and trees planted at the sides of the roads help drivers to reduce stress so it can protect drivers from severe car accidents by serving as a barrier to prevent cars from somersulting or other worse cases.

• They are grown for food -  Some chilies are grown as ornamental plants. An example is capsicums or Doret Nag, officially the hottest chili in the world.

• Used for decorations - during occations such as weddings and anniversaries. A common example is rose.