Heritage Kuala Lumpur Lattemama May 17, 2016 Heritage tour of Sungai Buloh Settlement The expression on my in-laws’ face was truly priceless when I suggested a visit to a leprosy settlement for a Sunday morning outing. But history… Read more
Celebrations Chinese New Year Food Hoochiemama February 15, 2016 Yee Sang: a symbol of prosperity and good luck With such a traditional name, one could easily be fooled into believing that this is a very old Chinese custom. But ask any Chinese person,… Read more
Art Kuala Lumpur Lattemama January 25, 2016 Galeri Petronas: nostalgia and interactive art Galeri Petronas is hosting a nostalgic exibition, #tanahairku, built around past Petronas TV commercials. What is very cool about this exhibition is that they have… Read more
Art DIY Kuala Lumpur Happy Go KL October 27, 2015 Lotus leaf painting at Himapan A few weeks a go, I did a workshop on lotus leaf painting and now a beautiful piece of art is hanging on my wall.… Read more
Chinese New Year Festivals Heritage Lattemama February 19, 2015 CNY decoration at the Thean Hou Temple The Thean Hou temple may be the best place in town to soak up the festive spirit in town. We went earlier this week to… Read more
Culture Heritage Kuala Lumpur Lattemama January 5, 2015 Mud – Our story of Kuala Lumpur Somehow it took me six months to realise that there is a new musical in town that is suitable for all ages. Mud – Our… Read more
Christmas Happy Go KL Partner December 18, 2014 Portable Christmas traditions for Expats Reading the book Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds was a real eye-opener in terms of managing this high-mobility lifestyle that we lead as… Read more
Celebrations Christmas Kuala Lumpur Lattemama December 2, 2014 Christmas head start in KL! In our neighbourhood the Christmas lights you normally see only in December seem to be up all year. They must have figured there are so… Read more
Culture Day trips Heritage Lattemama June 8, 2014 Carey Island and the traditions of the Mah Meri Just over an hour from KL – traffic permitting of course – lies Carey Island, home to the indigenous Mah Meri people. The island was… Read more