Archive for the ‘Holiday’ Category
Tuesday, November 6th, 2018
Deepavali, or Diwali, is the Hindu festival of lights and is a public holiday in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka and Nepal.
A little wall lamp in Lisbon, Portugal, bringing light to the darkest corner of this lonely staircase.
The word “Diwali” is the shortened form of “Deepavali” which literally means “row of lamps”.
The festival commemorates the victory of Lord Krishna over the tyrant King Narakasura in ancient India and is symbolic of the triumph of good over evil – and light over darkness.
(more…)
Tags: Deepavali, Diwali, festival, Hindu, holiday, Lisbon, Portugal, Singapore
Posted in Holiday, Huawei, Photos, Portugal 2017, POTD, POTD, travel | No Comments »
Thursday, October 25th, 2018
Christmas Day is exactly two months away. This series of reviews serves up gift ideas for those planning to buy presents for your friends and loved ones – or yourself. Also, keep a lookout for tech4xmas giveaways to build up the yuletide cheer.
The tech4xmas reviews are meant to provide ideas and start you off, so do check out some of them online and in the shops if they are what you think would bring a smile to your loved ones this Christmas.
With Christmas just two months away, this is a good time to begin planning gifts for those that are close to us.
This series features quick and easy-to-read reviews of some of the best tech gadgets/products that I’ve personally tried.
(more…)
Tags: accessories, Chistmas, Christmas 2018, gadgets, reviews, tech4xmas, tech4xmas 2018, Xmas
Posted in Accessories, Gadgets, gadgets, Giveaway, Holiday, Opinion, Prices, Review, Shopping, Specifications | No Comments »
Friday, June 15th, 2018
Here’s wishing all Muslim friends: “Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri”!
Masjid Sultan, or Sultan Mosque, in the Kampong Glam district of Singapore. Completed after 2 years in 1826, the mosque can accommodate up to 5000 people in mass prayer.
It’s Hari Raya Puasa today.
After a whole month of fasting during Ramadan, today is the day that our Muslim friends have been looking forward to.
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri!
Tags: festival, G4, Geylang Serai, Hari Raya, Islam, Motorola, Muslims, photography, photos, potd, Puasa, Ramadan, Singapore, smartphones
Posted in Holiday, Motorola, Photography, Photos, POTD, POTD, Singapore | No Comments »
Monday, January 1st, 2018
It’s 2018. Happy New Year!
It’s the first day of 2018 today. Here’s wishing all a wonderful year ahead!
May 2017 be a fantastic year for you and your loved ones!
The photos here were taken at the Xuan Zang Temple (玄奘寺）at Sun Moon Lake (日月潭) in central Taiwan, during my recent family vacation there.
A worshipper praying at Xuan Zang Temple (玄奘寺）at Sun Moon Lake (日月潭) in central Taiwan.
(more…)
Tags: holidays, New Year, photography, photos, potd, Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan, Taiwan 2017, travel, vacation, Xuan Zang Temple
Posted in Canon, DSLR, EOS, Holiday, Photos, POTD, POTD, Taiwan 2017, travel | No Comments »
Wednesday, November 1st, 2017
It’s November and Christmas is less than two months away, this series of reviews serves up gift ideas for those planning to buy presents for your friends and loved ones – or yourself. Keep a lookout for tech4xmas giveaways to build up the yuletide cheer.
The tech4xmas reviews are meant to provide ideas and start you off, so do check out some of them online and in the shops if they are what you think would bring a smile to your loved ones this Christmas.
With Christmas 2017 less than two months away, it’s a good time to begin planning gifts for those that are close to us.
So this series (see list below) features quick and easy-to-read reviews of some of the best tech gadgets/products that I’ve personally tried.
(more…)
Tags: accessories, Chistmas, Christmas 2017, gadgets, reviews, tech4xmas, tech4xmas 2017, Xmas
Posted in Accessories, Gadgets, gadgets, Holiday, Opinion, Prices, Review, reviews, Shopping, Specifications | No Comments »
Sunday, January 1st, 2017
It’s 2017. Happy New Year!
Craft animals on display in a shop along the old streets of Jiufen (九份) in Taiwan. Photo taken with Canon EOS 5DsR with Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens.
May 2017 be a fantastic year for you and your loved ones!
Tags: craft, holidays, Jiufen, New Year, photography, photos, potd, Taiwan, Taiwan 2016, travel, vacation
Posted in Canon, Holiday, Photos, POTD, POTD, Taiwan 2016, Travel, travel | No Comments »
Saturday, December 31st, 2016
It’s the last day of 2016. Hope you had a good year!
Golden Sunset at Tamsui in Taiwan. Photo credit: kkmakesandbakes (my wife). Taken with Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with M.Zuiko 25mm f1.8 lens.
Glad the year’s drawing to a close. Best wishes for the New Year!
Tags: craft, holidays, Jiufen, New Year, photography, photos, potd, Taiwan, Taiwan 2016, travel, vacation
Posted in Holiday, Olympus, Photography, Photos, POTD, POTD, Taiwan 2016, Travel, travel | No Comments »
Wednesday, July 6th, 2016
Here’s wishing all Muslim friends: “Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri”!
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri! Muslims and non-Muslim visitors taking a breather from the hustle & bustle of the Ramadan bazaar last night.
It’s Hari Raya Puasa today.
After a whole month of fasting during Ramadan, today is the day that our Muslim friends have been looking forward to.
Little girl having henna drawn on her hand at the Ramadan night bazaar. Thanks to the girl’s mother for so generously granting permission for this photo.
Here are some photos from visiting the night bazaar last night at the Geylang Serai area in Singapore.
(more…)
Tags: bazaar, festival, Geylang Serai, Hari Raya, Huawei, Islam, lights, markets, Muslims, night, P9, photography, photos, potd, Puasa, Ramadan, Singapore, smartphones
Posted in Cameras, Gadgets, Holiday, Huawei, Phones, Photography, Photos, POTD, POTD, smartphones, travel | No Comments »
Sunday, June 5th, 2016
Under its new visa regulations, Indonesia has given visa-free facility to 169 countries.
With this new regulation, the Ministry of Tourism hopes to boost international tourist visits to Indonesia.
Good news to travellers planning to visit Indonesia.
You may now be able to visit Indonesia without having to apply for a visa.
Below are detailed information that you can check to see if the new regulations apply to you.
(more…)
Tags: Indonesia, tourism, travel, Visa
Posted in Announce, Holiday, News, Press Release, Travel, travel | No Comments »
Monday, February 8th, 2016
Happy New Year to all the people from cultures that celebrate this traditional festival! And to all Chinese around the world, Happy Chinese New Year!
It’s Chinese New Year today and the beginning of the Monkey year in the Chinese Zodiac. Happy Chinese New Year!
It’s the first day of the Lunar New Year. This year, it’s the year of the Monkey, according to the Chinese zodiac.
We took the photo when our family visited Jigokudani in Nagano back in 2008 to see the unique Snow Monkeys that indulge in the natural hotsprings there amidst the Winter snow.
(more…)
Tags: Chinese New Year, holidays, Japan, Japan 2008, Jigokudani, Lunar New Year, monkeys, Nagano, onsen, photography, photos, potd, snow, snow monkeys, travel, vacation
Posted in cameras, gadgets, Holiday, Japan 2008, Lumix, Panasonic, Photography, Photos, POTD, POTD, travel | No Comments »
