Amitabha Buddhist Centre (ABC) is exhibiting the largest Buddha statue carved from gemstone quality jade. The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace is 2.7 metres high and sits on an alabaster throne of close to 2 metres high. The Jade Buddha itself weighs around 4 tonne and has been valued at $5million. Its size and beauty makes it a wonder of the world.

The purpose of exhibiting the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace around the world is to enable people, regardless of religion, to be inspired towards following a peaceful path in all walks of life.

All are welcome and admission is FREE!

Date: 13 – 26 January 2012

Time: 1000 – 2100 hours

Location: Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza

Information from the Ngee Ann City website.

]1[ World's largest jade Buddha for Universal Peace World Tour Singapore.

]2[ Front view of the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace.

]3[ Side view of the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace.

]4[ Close up view of the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace.

]5[ Kuan Yin Sand Mandala construction by monks and nuns from Kopan Monastery and Nunnery, Nepal.

]6[ Concentration in placing the sand beads on the mandala.

Some photos in Flickristan.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemujin/sets/72157628893169535/

Official website of the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace.

http://jadebuddha.org.au/en/

Last chance to catch the Elephant Parade at The Singapore Botanical Garden on 110112 (Wed).

Blog still under construction.

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More photos in Flickristan.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemujin/sets/72157628809375685/with/6673352615/

Firstly, a happy New Year 2012 to all my WordPresskistan and Flickristan readers as we are half way through the month of January.

With the opening of the new Labrador Nature and Coastal walk at a cost of S$10 million dollars, it allows easy access from the recently opened Labrador MRT station to the Labrador Nature Reserve beaches.

Unfortunately, the Labrador Villa food centre was demolished a few years ago and replaced with an open space. All the cheap makan places are being removed to be replaced by upmarket eateries. You can grab some food at the newly opened Alexandra Retail Centre (ARC), PSA Building, before heading down to the Labrador beaches.

It is an easy walk from the Alexandra Garden Trail which is near to the Alexandra Arch, pass the Labrador MRT station and the start of the Berlayer Creek Boardwalk  and reaching the Labrador beaches, the Bukit Chermin Boardwalk build along the coast lines.

From the Bukit Chermin Boardwalk, you can now walk all the way to Vivocity shopping centre or the Sentosa Boardwalk.

Happy walking.

]1[ Start of the Alexandra Garden Trail.

]2[ Flora along the way.

]3[ A badly designed shelter near the Alexandra Arch.

]4[ Newly opened Alexandra Retail Centre (ARC), PSA Building.

]5[ Start of the Berlayer Creek Boardwalk which is next to the Labrador MRT station.

]6[ A drink cup washed up near the mangrove area.

]7[ Balance in nature.

]8[ Olive backed sunbird.

]9[ Bukit Chermin Boardwalk, background is the Reflections at Keppel Bay, a luxury waterfront homes.

]10[ Bungalow at Bukit Chermin that will turned into a hotel.

More photos in Flickristan.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemujin/sets/72157628808901489/

]2007 DEC[ URA Southern Ridges project, Singapore.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemujin/sets/72157603411143640/with/2494491100/

]2008 JUNE[ Nparks Labrador Nature & Coastal Walk, Singapore

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemujin/sets/72157605131773911/with/2508633496/

]1[ A group photo of the Meido ambassadors for the EOY 2011.

]2[ Meido ambassador.

]3[ Official EOY 2011 cosplay ambassador, Esther cosplaying as Mirai Suenaga.

]4[ Guest artist, Hitomi from @home Maid Cafe, Tokyo Japan.

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More photos in Flickristan.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemujin/sets/72157628453288277/

]2010 DEC[ End of Year Cosplay Arts Event, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemujin/sets/72157625582141128/

BMW Singapore is having a small BMW Fascination Roadshow at Suntec City from the 12th to 18th of December 2011 and is showcasing the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car.

]1[ BMW exhibition at Suntec City atrium.

]2[ BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car front view.

]3[ Back view.

]4[ Sports rim.

]5[ Back light.

Some photos in Flickristan.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemujin/sets/72157628442781003/with/6520959117/

]2010 NOV[ BMW. Like Never Before, BMW World, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemujin/sets/72157625346341180/with/5168625007/

This is my second time coming down to Langkawi for the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2011) being held at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC).

]1[ Sikorsky S-92 Legacy of Heroes demo helicopter.

]2[ Full Scale Replica Eurofighter Typhoon.

Pasar malam of weapon display, IRIS – T, ASRAAM, Meteor, Brimstone, 1 000 Litre tank, Paveway IV, Storm Shadow, RBS – 15F, MARTE, Mauser Cannon, Litening  Pod, Sniper pod and Damocles Pod.

]3[ Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F16D.

]4[ Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) S70B Seahawk.

]5[ Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) JAS 39D Gripen.

]6[ French Air Force, Armee De L’Air,  Rafale.

]7[ United States Navy (USN) F/A-18F Super Hornet.

]8[ Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT).

First international  showcase of the RAAF KC-30A MRTT.

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/lima-australian-air-force-updates-progress-with-kc-30a-tanker-365686/

]9[ Eurocopter Tiger HAP attack helicopter.

091211 (Fri) Public Day One.

]10[ Malaysian crowd waiting to enter the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC).

]11[ Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) MIG29N tail livery.

RMAF MIG-29  M43-03 from 17 Squadron with its new tail livery commemorating the squadron's 53rd anniversary.

]12[ Aerial display Eurocopter Tiger HAP attack helicopter.

]13[ Eurocopter Tiger HAP attack helicopter lady gunner co pilot.

]14[ A well prepared photographer.

]15[ A PASKAU soldier armed with a  Sig SG 553 guarding the tarmac area.

091211 (Sat) Public Day Two.

]16[ Aerial display Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) SU30MKM.

]17[ Aerial display Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F16C.

]18[ Aerial display Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon.

Touch and go for the RAF Typhoon aerial display as they are based at RMAF Butterworth air base.

]19[ Aerial display United States Navy (USN) F/A-18F Super Hornet.

]20[ Aerial display French Air Force, Armée de l'Air Rafale.

]21[ United States Air Force (USAF) C17 flight demonstration.

]22[ Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) MIG29N flight formation.

]23[ Aerial display Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) MIG29N.

]24[ Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) F/A-18D  flypast for the closing ceremony.

]25[ Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) MIG29N "Smokey Bandits" pilots.

People at LIMA 2011.

]26[ Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) crew from No 33 Squadron located at RAAF Base Amberley.

]27[ Group photo with a PASKAU soldier for these ladies.

]28[ Smiles from the booth crew.

]29[ RAAF crew from No 33 Squadron.

]30[ Exchanging of shoulder patches for the MMEA and RSAF officers.

]31[ Malaysians queueing at the Republic of Singapore Air Force booth for posters and stickers.

More photos in Flickristan. 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemujin/sets/72157628342814359/

]2009 DEC[ Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition, Langkawi, Malaysia

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemujin/sets/72157621268702438/with/4172812529/

Firstly, my condolences to the family and friends of Singaporean marathon runner Malcolm Sng Wei Ren who collapsed at the finishing line at the Padang after his 21 kilometre run and passed away in the hospital. Rest in peace.

This is my second year taking photos of the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore and I find that this year, the marathon was much more quieter with lesser supporters and photographers althought there was an increase in the number of marathon runners from 60 000 to 65 000.

It was a cool and cloudy day in the morning when the first male runner started to emerge, Charles Mwai Kanyao from Kenya who was a dark horse as the organisers did not know about him.

I also saw the first female runner Irene Jerotich Kosgei from Kenya and Singapore’s men runner Mok Ying Ren. However, I missed seeing Singapore’s woman runner  Anne Date Qi Hui.

Japanese runner Y Hashimoto really made my day, wearing a blue sequin dress and an orange crab head gear weaved like a lontong. 

Congratulations to all the marathon runners who completed the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore 2011.

]2[ Men’s Open second, Luka Kipkemoi Chelimo from Kenya, timing 2:14:38.75.

]3[ Men’s Open third, John Kelai from Kenya, timing 2:15:45.65.

]4[ Women’s Open winner,  Irene Jerotich Kosgei from Kenya, timing 2:36:42.39.

]5[ Singapore’s Men winner, Mok Ying Ren, timing 2:46:01.24.

]6[ What The Crab!!!

]7[ Hats off to these two young ladies who were cheering the marathon runners near the end point.

]8[ Sugar and spice and all things nice.

]9[ A Philippine marathon runner carrying the Philippine flag.

]10[ Batman and Spiderman running in the Singapore marathon.

More photos in Flickristan.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemujin/sets/72157628270861795/

]2010 DEC[ Standard Chartered Marathon, Singapore

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemujin/sets/72157625406733031/

Coming right after the biggest cosplay event  here in Singapore, Anime Festival Asia 2011, Haru House at *SCAPE has organised a Haru Anniversary Party and Cosplay Chess 2011 for their sixth anniversay party at *SCAPE on 27th November 2011.

There were a total of 32  local cosplayers and invited cosplayers from Indonesia, Pinky and Richfield.

Guest of honour for this event was Mr Yam Ah Mee, chief executive director of the People’s Association.

Unfortunately, the event was marred by the technical sound glitches many times.

All in all, a great event for the local cosplay scene here in Singapore.

See you at the End of Year 2011 cosplay event on 17 December 2011 (Sat) at the Republic Polytechnic.

]1[ Guest of honour Mr Yam Ah Mee and Haru House owner Elizabeth.

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]4[ The crowds at the *SCAPE Auditorium.

]5[ Indonesian cosplayers Pinky and Richfield.

]6[ Cosplay Chess 2011 Singapore.

]7[ A fight between good and evil, Link verses Iruga.

]8[ Airi verses China.

]9[ Group shot of the cosplayers for the Cosplay Chess 2011.

]10[ Cosplay panel.

More photos in Flickristan.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemujin/sets/72157628188184969/

HAP Cosplay Chess 2011 Youtube videos

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAA42ACD1FB9CFB00

Let’s play Chess!

http://neotokyoproject.com/blog/2011/11/21/cosplay-chess/

The Gunpla Expo World Tour Singapore 2011 is currently being held on 15th to 27th November 2011 at Compass Point Shopping Centre.

Opening hours are from 1030 to 2130 hours.

There are too many Gundams to take photos, do head down to catch them.

Held at Metro Sengkang from  from now till 27 November, Gunpla Expo will feature the latest collection from Gundam like the new Gundam age.

There are a host of exclusive items on sale and you will get a chance to meet renowned kit master, Kawaguchi-san!

Head down to Metro Sengkang to find out more.

From Metro Sengkang website.

]1[ Brochure from Metro.

]2[ Welcome to Gunpla Expo World Tour Singapore 2011.

]3[ Beargguy custom exhibition rack.

]4[ Display rack for the Gunpla Builders World Cup (GBWC) 2011.

]5[ One of the Gundam entry for the GBWC 2011.

]6[ Strike Freedom Gundam.

]7[ GumdamAge Metro payment area.

]8[ Boxes of Gundam.

More photos in Flickristan.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemujin/sets/72157628021658033/with/6352171085/

Metro website.

http://www.metro.com.sg/news/eventdetails/id/113

In conjuction with the 20th World Orchid Conference (WOC) and World Orchid Show being held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre , the Flower Dome at the still under construction Gardens by the Bay is open for preview to the public from the 14th to 20th November 2011, 1000 to 2100 hours.

Ticket prices for adults on weekday is S$15, children S$9, family package 2 adults and three children S$42. Weekend is  S$20, children S$12, family package 2 adults and three children S$58.

Tickets are available from the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level B2 and at the Gardens by the Bay, Flower Dome, Ticketing Hub.

There are complimentary shuttle service from the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre and at the Singapore Flyer to the Flower Dome.

Alternatively, you can walk, about 20 minutes, from the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre via the Garden Bay Bridge on level 4, which connects to the Gardens by the Bay.

Spanning 101 hectares, Gardens by the Bay comprises three waterfront gardens – Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central. Bay South, the largest at 54 hectares, will officially open in June 2012. A showcase of horticulture and garden artistry, the Gardens will bring the world of plants to Singapore and present Singapore to the World.

Gardens by the Bay website.

]1[ Panorama view of the Gardens by the Bay.

]2[ Supertree Grove that is still under construction.

]3[ Close up view of the Supertree Grove.

]4[ Interior of the Flower Dome.

]5[ Wood carvings inside the Flower Dome.

]6[ Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong visiting the Flower Dome.

]7[ Group photo with the Nparks crew.

]8[ Exterior of the Flower Dome and view of the Singapore Flyer.

]9[ Supertrees with the Marina Bay Sands at the background.

]10[ Gardens by the Bay bears on sale.

Available at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, World Orchid Show.

More photos in Flickristan.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemujin/sets/72157613181238918/with/6350158088/

Gardens by the Bay website.

http://www.gardensbythebay.org.sg/whats-on/world-orchid-conference.php