More Malayan Miscellany

We got to go to our first local wedding, a Moslem one, of a former colleague of T's at the  school.  The ceremony itself is private, followed by a many hours' long buffet style reception, with guests coming and going.  We happened to be there as the couple arrived.  A lengthy prayer was given and then they stepped through a decorated archway. Here they are just after--sorry pic is so fuzzy.

They made their way to the front of the room (think rec hall) and up onto the stage, to an elaborate seating area.  A couple of people appeared on each side, with large fans and started fanning them. Someone translated for us:  "this is the only time in their lives that they will be treated like kings and queens."

party favor

Everyone was given a party favor--a little basket with a small hand towel in it.

ELSEWHERE
Street scene--do you think the property is available?

Visiting a friend in the hospital. In the lobby, this sign:

And her room is in this wing...

T enjoying an iced Milo moment:

Ah, but he might have chosen one of these...

We went with some friends to a "6D" ride on the Great Wall--at a local shopping mall--all 7 minutes of it...  Fun anyway!

and afterwards a drink overlooking the sea, also at the mall

K got to sing with a chorus at the Penang  Performing Arts Centre

At the market, fab fruits

and happy cats--can you see them?