My Travel log Kembara - From Shah Alam to New York

I went to Shah Alam convention today to see Upin dan Ipin Karnival. It was a hit with a large turnouts. The carnival started yesterday and will end this Tuesday, 28th December 2010. What's all a buzz about Upin and Ipin. For those out there who never heard of it, Upin and Ipin is 3D animated short series of lovable bald twin brothers on Malaysian television. It features story about their life and adventure in a village. The series has become a sensation and phenomenon among children. The first series was introduced on local television in 2007. Its first movie 'Geng, Pengembaraan Bermula' or in English 'The adventure begins' was released on cinema last year and became a blockbuster. The television series and movie were produced by Les' Copaque Production. A team of young and enthusiastic people. Upin and Ipin festival is held to introduce the latest season of the series. Internationally, Upin and Ipin has also become a hit in Indonesia and is aired at the Asia Disney Channel now. Today, Upin and Ipin is a brand and has its own merchandise like many famous cartoon characters such as Mickey, Dora The Explorer and Spongebob Squarepants in USA.

This kind of success story makes our country proud . Unlike some of those politicians from oppositon party who travels to overseas with their own agenda and makes Malaysia looks bad to the world. Like the famous quote by J.F. Kennedy, ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for our country.

To Les' Copaque Production, Two thumbs up and continue producing good Upin and Ipin series. Get more news and info by visiting http://www.upindanipin.com.my/, the official website. You can watch some of the 'Upin dan Ipin' series on You Tube.

Karnival Upin & Ipin

Karnival Upin & Ipin - 24th - 28th December 2010

New series of Upin & Ipin

Upin & Ipin's merchandise including toys, diary, books,

clothes, bags and many more are sold

Coloring competition for kids

Saidina "Upin & Ipin" is on the market now

Our Local version of Monopoly Game - Limited and special edition

Large turnout

Upin dan Ipin first day stamp issue

Join Upin & Ipin Fan Club

I went to the Festival Anggerik few months ago, held at the newly opened convention building in Shah Alam. Shah Alam Convention Centre or SACC is located at section 14 Shah Alam, opposite to Kompleks PKNS Shah Alam and next to SACC Mall. This building is fully owned by PKNS and had hosted many events so far such as such as a concert by Asia's renowned artists, Siti Norhaliza from Malaysia and Kris Dyanti from Indonesia, in conjunction with the grand opening of the building on 27 April 2010 this year, property exhibitions and the recent big event, The Malaysia Film Festival in October this year.

The festival Anggerik showcased orchids which you rarely seen. The highlight was a competition for orchird lovers to compete and display their beautiful and unique orchids to visitors. The festival was organised by the city council of Shah Alam or MBSA to promote public interest in orchids in consistent with Shah Alam as the Orchid City or 'Bandaraya Anggerik', especially to residents of Shah Alam and to attact orchids lovers, local and overseas tourists to come visit Shah Alam. The festival is held annually by MBSA. Orchird has become part of landscape and steetscape in Shah Alam. Shah Alam is really a beautiful green city with a peaceful atmosphere. A nice city to live in.