Malaysian artist Rebecca Duckett has been the focal point at Espoletta over the past months, and with good reason too! We introduced her hallmark artistic stylised depictions of nature in the first episode. Then we shared an insightful weekend art Continue reading ‘100 Patterns In 100 Days’: Rebecca’s Artistic Journey In Isolation
There was a time when plain white t-shirts were my choice of attire. I shied away from displays of conspicuous messages across the chest; why would I want anyone to ‘read’ me! Once, printed t-shirts were mundane reprints of typical Continue reading Rebecca Duckett Breathes Colours Into That Plain White T-Shirt
Have you wondered what kind of setting will be suitable for a Malaysia version of Count Dracula novel? What could be more perfect than a mountainous area surrounded by forest and a place known for its infamous past?… Baling town Continue reading Baling, A Mystical Town (Part 1 Of 3)
Previously, we stopped at the red telephone booth whilst strolling Taiping town, remember? Now, buckle up, let me tell you how it looked like and what we did next… Few minutes before discovering it, we were admiring the buildings around Continue reading Heritage Trail Walk In Taiping (Part 2 Of 2)
Previously, I shared how we planned our trip to Japan. In the Internet age, you can find information at the tip of your fingers on just about anything. As Japan is one of the most popular countries for tourism, glowing Continue reading Expectation Of Japan (Part 2 Of 9)
In the previous episode, we discussed the different types of batik designs. These various designs come from different parts of Southeast Asia. And some have very distinct features that are very fun to learn about. Many of the places that Continue reading Batik In Asia (Part 2 Of 3)
The era of Asian culture is here and thriving like never before. There is increasing popularity of the Southeast Asian fabric called ‘batik’. Especially with the younger generation, we can already see their rage today with things from the past. Continue reading Batik Designs: A Southeast Asian Cultural Identity (Part 1 Of 3)
Manhole or drain covers are things we hardly take notice of when we’re walking down the streets. Be it in the alley, lane or pavement, inconspicuous as they are, we shun them. In fact, they’re merely points of access to Continue reading A Manhole Cover Is A Manhole Cover… Unless You’re In Japan
What’s delicious to you, something you can’t live without and unique to your culture? It’s our ethnic food, of course! These are special because food originating from one’s country can never be imitated. How different can food be in a Continue reading Local Food Tales: Kolo Mee – Home Away From Home
Third culture kids or individuals are people who grew up and were raised in a different country other than their parents’ country of nationalities. They live in a different environment during a very significant phase of their childhood years. I’m Continue reading Third Culture Kid: Leaving Home To A New Home (Part 3 Of 3)
