Sunday, June 5, 2011

Origami



I've been searching and browsing for paper folding lately, it's quite interesting since it's need a patient to make it. Origami (折り紙), from ori meaning "folding", and kami meaning "paper"; kami changes to gami due to rendaku) is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, which started in the 17th century AD at the latest and was popularized outside Japan in the mid-1900s. It has since then evolved into a modern art form. The goal of this art is to transform a flat sheet of material into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques, and as such the use of cuts or glue are not considered to be origami.



An ancient Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by a crane, such as long life or recovery from illness or injury. The crane in Japan is one of the mystical or holy creatures (others include the dragon and the tortoise), and is said to live for a thousand years. In Japan, it is commonly said that folding 1000 paper origami cranes makes a person's wish come true. (expansion needed) This makes them popular gifts for special friends and family.


"Hello.........Mr. Snail!!" :P

The paper itself has some charm since it is made by someone with sincerity. It's represent diligence and sincerity. Moreover, if you cannot make it more charming, there will be no sense in folding a sheet of paper. Origami resembles the cooking in this respect. As you should make the most of the nature of food in the cooking, you should make the most of the nature of paper in origami. And as the finest cuisine can be a moving fine art, origami can.


 "How are you.......Mr. Rabbit.." :D


Friday, June 3, 2011

Chinatown Heritage Center

We are a human....yes, we are
We have a story...yes, we do
Human story is always interesting to learn.



And the story goes to the carpenter, coolies, shoe seller, and a Tailor. A life hard of Samsui women who ate cockroach as a medicine, a poor prostitute sold by her parents and many other true story.



A hundred pieces of broken mirror spreading in the floor of Chinatown Heritage Center - Singapore. Faces of Chinatown, the colourful past of Chinatown comes alive within the walls of three beautifully-restored shophouses. Packed with a good audio visual. Love to watch it, and indeed it's beautiful.


Location : 48 Pagoda Street, Singapore
Open daily : 9 am - 8 pm
Charges : Adult = $10 ; Child (3-12 yrs) = $6