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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

FGS Dong Zen Temple, Jenjarom on Double Valentines '14!

Good morning peeps! Sorry for not updating my blog for 2 weeks as I've been so busy with finals that I don't even have time to switch on my laptop. Thanks god it's all over and today I'm gonna blog about my valentines date to FGS Dong Zen Temple last month. It was a double valentines this year as CNY Chap Goh Mei (aka Chinese Valentines) and the traditional Valentines (14th of February) fall on the same day. This year's Valentines was rather a simple one yet memorable, visiting my favourite place, lovey dovey movie date and dine in at our favourite restaurants. Everything just seems to be so perfect ♥

FGS Dong Zen Temple is one of the largest Buddhist religious, cultural and educational temple in Jenjarom, Selangor. Every year there would be a Lantern and Floral Festival during Chinese New Year with different themes according to the Chinese Zodiac of the year. It's my third time here actually; the decorations at Dong Zen Temple is way too beautiful that I couldn't resist to revisit the place every year! Thought of giving it a pass this year but my heart itches when I saw people post pictures of the place, unicorns, the Lover's Bridge... Awww :)


Unicorns spotted right at the entrance as 2014 is year of the horse.




Japanese corner at the back of the temple where you may purchase some souvenirs or try on their traditional costume, Kimono for a fee. It would be a great experience definitely and money collected will be used for donations.

Beautiful red lanterns all over the place.





Wishing wells and wishing trees; it's on my must-do-list whenever I visit FGS Dong Zen Temple. Every year I will purchase the wishing cards, write down my wishes & greetings and hang on the trees. :)


In conjunction with Valentines' Day, there was a 'Lover's Bridge' by the lake and many couples spotted taking pictures on the bridge. So do I and my boyfriend :p

Little monks with different emotion all around the garden. Aren't they cute?

Small alley decorated with the theme of underwater world.

There was also a flower exhibition this year where they displayed many different kinds of flowers like a sea of flowers. I just can't take my eyes off these beautiful creatures :)


More and more horses decorations!




You may also ride on a ferris wheel to enjoy the overview of the whole FGS Dong Zen Temple.


'Champion Bridge' which attracts lots of students to cross the bridge and wish to pass their exams with flying colours!



Favourite decorations of the day ♥ And it reminds me of the Gardens By The Bay in Singapore although I've never been there before. FGS Dong Zen Temple is a place that you shouldn't miss out during Chinese New Year! I would recommend you guys to come here around 5:30PM to avoid traffic jam and you can catch a glimpse of the day and night view of its beautiful decorations. Remember to wear something light too as the place is very crowded and hot. Beautiful place with great companion, what a great way to kick start my Year 2014! I wish 2014 will be a better year ahead and finish off ICAEW smoothly :) cheerios!


FGS Dong Zen Temple, Jenjarom
PT2297, Jalan Sg. Buaya,
42600 Jenjarom,
Kuala Langat, Selangor.



Operation hour: 10:30AM - 10:00PM daily
Entrance fee: Free

Website: www.fgs.org.my

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Check out my previous post during my visit to FGS Dong Zen Temple:
www.yuhjiun09.com/2011/02/bunny-year-2011.html

Wednesday, January 08, 2014

#Throwback Christmas Potluck with the Butterfly Project 2013


Good morning everyone!! An overdue post but I would love to share with you guys the beauty of nature at Sekeping Sin Chew Kee and how much we enjoyed ourselves during the Christmas potluck ♥ I first heard about Sekeping Retreats was few years back when we were planning for a weekend getaway to Sekeping Serendah but we didn't make it at last due to sister's busy schedule. The Sekeping Retreats is a project consisting of guesthouses with modern architecture and a clever combination of nature and space. It now includes a total of eight guesthouses in Klang Valley, Serendah, Ipoh and Penang. Now let's explore the beauty of nature at Sekeping Sin Chew Kee together :)

Step by step, walking towards the heaven of Sekeping Sin Chew Kee...











The places are very much like "fairy in the jungle" eh? :P Seriously I love their interior designs so much especially the one at Sekeping Serendah as I've always wanted to stay in a glass house aww... The Sekeping Retreats have been a frequent choice for small weddings, engagement parties and even bridal showers lately. Their natural light and dramatic spaces have also attracted many couples looking for locations to shoot their bridal portraits. I would like to have mine taken at such beautiful places too :P


Christmas decorations by the Butterfly Project, so pretty right? :D I wish to have a Christmas tree at my house too..


And again, Christmas presents by the Butterfly Project! They are like the Santa Claus, surprises keep coming up :)


Another surprise when we saw 123cheese.my photobooth setting up at downstairs!!! They have been sponsoring for the Butterfly Project's events few times before and I gotta say I love their services very much :) And look at the Christmas props they've prepared awww... We took tons of pictures that day since we have reached early and there was no people at the photobooth :D

Meet Sabrina and Lizzie (from the left)! Had a great time with them that day :)


Around 7:30pm, it's time for food feast!!!! Since it was raining outside and traffic jam around KL area, most of them were late and it has been a little delay. Hence when we heard the word "You can start eating already", everyone was rushing to get their tableware and fooods! And I quickly grab myself a Unagi sushi as I was aiming for that since long ago :P yum yummm

Yummy satay by Aidazura Sadzi :)

Chocolate pretzel cookies by Edazz :) grabbed a few while waiting for everyone to come :p


Sushi platter by Nicole and it was finished in minutes woots!


Sweet canai by Chocky. Mummy always make this for me at home, it tastes nicer if you wrap it with ice cream :D

5kg roasted turkey by the Butterfly SWAT team. I was pretty excited as it's my first time eating turkey but it actually just tastes like chicken :/


One of my favourite dessert - blueberry boy bait cake by Nurliyana ♥ Gotta ask her for recipe and try to make one myself too teehee



Thanks to Kinohimitsu, they have sponsored 100 bottles of beauty drink for the party :D

Sorry that I didn't managed to take pictures of all the foods as we were too busy eating :P A real food feast as there were about 40 types of foods range from appetizer, main course, snacks and desserts. All thanks to Swee San for managing the food list and ensure everyone is bringing different food :) After that, it's time to exchange Christmas present and photobooth session again!

Behind the scenes: Shivani smiling brightly and she's looking gorgeous here!


Thanks God the photos were uploaded yesterday and just in time for me to blog about it. Here are some of my favourite pictures that we took that day :D





Super sweet looking girl I've met during the party, Melody :)


Ended with a picture of mine :) Seriously the place is so beautiful that you can just take your #ootd shots anywhere or even just a random corner of the house. For those who are interested in Sekeping Retreats, you may log on to their website, www.sekeping.com and have a look of their different type of guesthouses. I would recommend Sekeping Serendah, which is just one hour drive away from KL, as I'm planning for a getaway with family/friends soon x ♥

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