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Sabahan Bloggers Gathering 2008 at Imperial International Hotel

Zie — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:06:23 +0000

The Sabahan Bloggers Gathering 2008 was held on 2nd August at the Roof Restaurant of Imperial International Hotel. Read more>>>

15 Creative Steampunk Art and Fashion Designs

Zie — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:37:26 +0000

Though firmly anchored in a gilded age when technology offered unlimited hope and promise, steampunk has transcended the limits of time and space by melding the modern with the moldering – brass with class, one might say.

Pesta Gambus 2008 (Gambus Festival)

Zie — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 02:49:17 +0000

Pesta Gambus 2008 was held on 25-27 July 2008 in Sipitang. This annual festival celebrates the musical culture of the Brunei community in the West Coast of Sabah, with the Gambus instrument as the central theme.

visit lifeinborneo.com for the full story>>>

60+ Illustrator Tutorials, Tips and Best Practices

Zie — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:41:06 +0000

Adobe Illustrator is a powerful tool for illustrating various elements one can use for web pages and print design. However, it’s important to know what to do in order to powerfully use its tools and achieve certain effects.

Wordpress 2.6 is out!

Zie — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:25:18 +0000

Wordpress Version 2.6 “Tyner”. I saw it on the dashboard and went straight to the development blog post by Matt. Read more about it there>

When was the last time you had an upgrade?
Download Wordpress 2.6>>>

Woohoo! I’m going to upgrade today! this blog may or may not be online for a while…

Why So Serious?

Zie — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:28:32 +0000

I got this idea from Dori: http://autumnparty.blogspot.com/2008/07/why-so-serious.html
The Dark Knight is only a few days away, join us! Edit a photo of yourself as The Joker…

Sarawak World Harvest Festival 2008 - The Legend of Panglima Kulow

Zie — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:43:15 +0000

Lifeinborneo.com has released another post on the World Harvest Festival 2008, where have a theme play based on a 500 year old Bidayuh legend, titled Panglima Kulow. The show was played out at the Sarawak Cultural Village’s lake at night, with an army of casts and a display of impressive special effects worthy of a movie. Read more on the story>>>

Tadau Kaamatan 2008 - Unduk Ngadau Grand Finals

Zie — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:07:43 +0000

Visit lifeinborneo.com to read about this event

The Unduk Ngadau Grand Finals was held in the Main Hall of KDCA’s Hongkod Koisaan on 31st May 2008. The contestants from all over Sabah represented their respective districts, including one from Klang Valley. Dressed in traditional ethnic costume, the contestants graced the audience with their charm and beauty in the most anticipated event of this year’s Kaamatan Festival.

Representing Likas, number 14 is my favourite contestant, i think she has the most beautiful smile of all… sigh, I know she’s not smiling at me lah. Anyway, the coverage about the event + photos are up now on lifeinborneo.com. read more…

Kota Kinabalu Kaamatan Carnival 2008

Zie — Tue, 20 May 2008 01:07:41 +0000

May is cultural events galore for KK, and another event that I went to is the Kota Kinabalu Kaamatan Carnival 2008. This is the KK City level celebration. All of these events are part of the Kaamatan Festival 2008 leading up to the Grand Finale on 30-31 May 2008 at KDCA Hongkod Koisaan.

Sabah Fest 2008 Launched

Zie — Tue, 06 May 2008 03:30:21 +0000

Last weekend, me and friends went to the launching of Sabah Fest 2008. Sabah Fest is a yearly event aimed to provide visitors the opportunity to see, taste, hear and feel Sabah’s unique culture through a kaleidoscope of cultural performances and spectrum of activities lined up throughout the month of May. Visitors will get to sample local delicacies such as cakes and traditional foods, and also witness unique works of crafts demonstrated live by skilled handicraft makers of various ethnic groups.