LANTERN MAKING CONTEST

 

IPOH: Some 80 contestants took part in the “2^nd Joint Lantern Making” contest held at Ipoh Parade Shopping Mall, here.

The event was a joint effort of Ipoh Parade and the Lions Clubs.

 

WINNERS OFF-SITE CATEGORY

 

 

CHAMPION OF THE OFF-SITE CATEGORY 'TEAR OF THE OCEAN' CREATED BY CHOW WENG HOONG

 

The nine clubs namely – Ipoh Centennial, Ipoh Central, Ipoh City, Cameron Highlands Hillview, Kinta, Ipoh Mandarin, Ipoh Heritage, Ipoh Athes and Ipoh Vintage.

 

WINNERS ON-SITE B

 

There are three categories divided into On-site category (10 – 12 years old) followed with On-site Category B (13 – 15 years old) and Off-Site Category (all ages).

 

SECOND PLACING WINNER OF OFF-SITE CATEGORY 'THE RABBIT AND PEACOCK' CREATED BY LEONG CHYE YEE

 

For category On-site A and B, the contestants had to create their lanterns on the spot at Ipoh Parade.

 

WINNERS ON-SITE A

 

 As for category Off-Site, contestants are required to complete their lanterns at home before bringing to the mall for the contest.

The judging criteria are based on adherence to theme (25%), creativity and originality (35%), size (10%), durability (10%) and aesthetic (20%).

 

ONE FOR THE ALBUM

 

Ipoh Parade Advertising & Promotions Assistant manager Lim Huey Tyng said the annual lantern competition aimed to unleash creativity among participants by requiring them to utilize recycled materials in their creations.

 

LIONS POSING WITH A LANTERN

 

“Participants use primarily recyclables such as toilet rolls, plastic bottle containers, paper rolls, newspapers, straw, toys and sea shells among others, for their creation.

 

PARTICIPANTS BUSY MAKING LANTERN ON SPOT

 

“However, additional decorative which are not recyclables like as button and sequins are permitted not constituting more than 30% of the materials used to create the lantern,” she said.

 

PARTICIPANTS CREATING A FLOWER LANTERN

 

Guest-of-honour was Nurmalis Musa who represented State Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Norlee Ashkin Mohammed Radzi who was present to launch the event. 

The LED Lion Dane performance at Ipoh Parade

CONTESTANTS OF THE OFF-SITE CATEGORY

CONTROVERSIAL OVER IPOH PADANG

 

IPOH: The Perak State Government has come to know that the community in Ipoh City is not comfortable with the renovation and construction works going on in Ipoh Padang.

It came about where 130 Ipoh folks voiced out their grievances over the execution of the light and sound project at Ipoh Padang, a few days back. 

 

 

The group was against the upgrading works going on here, as it will destroy the heritage site of Ipoh Padang which is popular for its greenery, sports and a training ground for cricket players.

The Light and Sound project will be funded and developed by the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) followed with attractive lighting including water features, costing about RM3 million while a further allocation of RM6 million to upgrade the Kinta Riverfront.

As such, State Housing, Local Government, Public Transportation & Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Norlee Ashilin Mohammed Radzi and Ipoh Mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin @ Md Daud made a visit to Ipoh Padang to check on the ongoing upgrading site as well as attended an exhibition, here.

 

 

Norlee told the press members that the Light and Sound project was an initiative by the Perak State government to add-on as a tourist attraction with the cooperation from NCIA.

“Currently, the Ipoh Padang is undergoing the first layering works for its Projection Mapping System, which involves the upgrading of control rooms, public utilities, plaza, pavilion and landscape of the area.

“Meanwhile, the renovation work held at Kinta Riverfront involves renovating the shops, two steel bridge units, public toilets, sidewalk, landscape and lighting.

“Both of the projects are estimated to be ready by January, next year”, she said.

 

 She added that the construction and renovation works would not destroy the trees or caused any changes to the original structure of the Ipoh Padang.

“The government is sensitive and always share the same aspiration with the people to conserve heritage value of the Ipoh Padang, which is part of the Ipoh Heritage Zone.

“We hope with the presence of the two projects, it will be able to attract more tourists and increase tourism revenue for the state.

“The state government welcomes non-governmental organization (NGO) to share our aspiration to improve domestic economy via tourism industry for the betterment of the businessmen/traders around the Ipoh Padang as well as Ipoh City,” she said.

 

 

 

PSPA'S SHORT FILM COMPETITION

IPOH: The Perak Society of Performing Arts (PSPA) is now calling for submission of short film from filmmakers for a Short Film Competition, here.

The competition themed “Climate Change & Us!” is aimed to provide a platform for potential filmmakers to participate in this competition.

PSPA CALLING FOR SHORT FILM ENTRIES

There will be two categories namely public and student.

Winners for the public category will walk away with RM3,000 (first prize), RM2,000 (runners-up) and RM1,000 (second runners-up). 

Meanwhile, winners for student category (aged above 18 from public and private institutions, polytechnic, colleges and universities) will receive RM1,000 (first prize), RM800 (runners-up), RM500 (second runners-up) plus workshop.

PSPA SHORT FILM COMPETITION 2020

There is also a Special Mention (Certificate) – free workshop.

There are some rules and regulations for the competition, declaration and registration forms accessible from the PSPA's website/Facebook.

Closing date is on October 31, 2020.

For information, email pspaipoh@gmail.com or call 05-5450350.