Ayyam-i-Ha in Mangin

Another Ayyam-i-Ha gathering and celebration was held together with the 

wonderful friends of Kampung Mangin 

two days before the beginning of the Baha'i fasting month.  

Here are some of the photos both hubby and I would like to share.

Preparing some prizes for a quiz session

The  Baha'i Centre in the kampung......soon to be completed!

The friends from Kpg Mangin and of course, from Kota Marudu.......

An amazingly huge turn-out of friends from the kampung.....

All ready for chanting/prayers.....

"Katakanlah:  Tuhan mencukupi segala sesuatu daripada segala-galanya, dan tidak ada di ilangit mahupun di bumi yang mencukupi kecuali Tuhan........"

P-E-A-C-E!

The give-away of gifts to the children.....

The gift give-away also to the youths.....

Not forgetting the parents.....

The emcee of the night....Pakcik Majau!

QUIZ SESSION!!!!!

Those who were able to answer the quiz, need to show off their talents first before a prize is given to them :)

And yes!  He got it!

Mmmmm!!!  Sedapnyer mee maggie!!!

Another smiling face after accepting the prize....just because she was able to answer the quiz question and had to smile for 10 seconds.

Boy:  After this, I'll kill all the mosquitoes in my house!!! hehehe

Please guess what is in this black plastic!!!

All the children were queuing for their turn........

One more for the album!

...the Tembunuo beauties.....

Though a simple dish ~ rice and some veges, the children were enjoying their dinner.....

So a Happy Ayyam-i-Ha wish to all once again........from the kampung!

 

Educate these children....

Just made a simple video of the Ayyam-i-Ha gathering we had together with the friends of Kampung Manggis, Papar (24th February 2013) for the purpose of sharing and giving inspiration.  Thanks to the beautiful voice of Rosperi Menateo for singing the wonderful chant of one of the many Baha'i prayers from children.   

Hope you all enjoy it. Again, Happy Ayyam-i-Ha everyone!

Ya Tuhan!  Didiklah anak-anak ini.  Mereka itu pohon-pohon dalam kebun-Mu.  Bunga-bunga dalam taman-Mu, bunga-bunga mawar dalam halaman-Mu.  Turunkanlah hujanMu pada mereka;  pancarkanlah matahari kebenaran pada mereka dengan cinta-Mu.  Biarlah hembusan-Ku menyegarkan mereka sehingga mereka dapat dididik, tumbuh dan berkembang serta nampak seindah-indahnya.  Engkau Maha Pemberi.  Engkau Maha Pengasih. 

~'Abdu'l-Baha 

Ayyam-i-Ha in Papar

It's the Days of Joy again!

Happy Ayyam-i-Ha especially to the Baha'i communities around the planet.

So here I had an earlier celebration with some Penampang and Kota Kinabalu with the friends of Kampung Manggis, Papar on Sunday, the 24th of February 2013.

Sweet smile

 All red!

devotional

the children singing

Happy Ayyam-i-Ha from us!!!!!

Mum's Portrait

Dedicated this particular post for my beloved mum!

Few portraits of her, captured during the first 3 days of Chinese New Year.

Wishing her always in a pink of health.....love you ma!

 

During the first day of Chinese New Year, when she wore a pink self-tailored blouse with a matching necklace.

During the second day of Chinese New Year when she wore a purple shirt, looking bright and shine.

Ready to go for dinner in a purple blouse with another matching purple necklace.

Bought her a bright pink necklace from the Filipino market and really suit her colourful dress! 

Ma, miss you so much!



The Snake Year

It is the brand new year again and it is especially special this year since both hubby and I are celebrating the new year with mum and Felix.

Definitely another most memorable chinese new year moment in my life!

 

Kuih Bakul (in Malay) or Nien Kao (in Mandarin) (also by direct translation to English ~ Nien for sticky and Kao for cake). 

A mixture of Chinese and Indian dishes for Reunion Dinner on the eve of Chinese New Year



Anticipating to eat! 



During the first day of Chinese New Year, we held a simple open house.  So everyone was enjoying mum's mee sua with chicken soup!  Not forgetting layer cakes and cookies all the way from Kuching :)

During the 3rd day of Chinese New Year, we were specially invited to enjoy Aunty Lily's foochow dish!  Thank you Aunty!

 

Mum's in Town

Oh No!  Am gaining almost 5 kilos within 2 weeks!

Too much of eating, especially when mum is in town.

 

I guess, the new gym is definitely waiting for me! 

Guess we had to much of durian in the form of ice-cream!  Selling at RM3, one can enjoy the nice cone, exactly like a fresh durian.  Just drop by City Mall to grab one. 

Had these in a friend's house and my goodness, mum and Felix love them so much we had to go to the bakery almost every day.  Seriously delicious!  So, while stock last, go grab all these at Uncle Biscuit, near the Damai Post Office ya!

Moo Cow Frozen Yogurt!  Got these at Lintas Plaza!

Soft Ice-cream at 1Borneo

Felix and Mum were totally crazy about durians!  So, I had to follow them to Just Berrys Dessert House also at Lintas Plaza for these! 

Totally recommendable!

Last but not least, mum at the Sabah Foundation Building