Tadau Kaamatan 2012

It's a different feeling altogether just to stay at home during Kaamatan for the first time today. For the past few years, my annual outing activity with my siblings, cousins and aunties ( plus grandmas on certain years ) is going to the KDCA hall to watch the Unduk Ngadau competition.

The usual activity is waking up bright and early on the 31st, pack some food and water plus cushion/mat and off we go to Penampang. At one year, kami naik bas lagi tu. Sanggup ni bersusah payah. But as of late, my dad or uncle will fetch us. Anyway, all this we endure just for the sake of being a true Unduk Ngadau fan. Haha.

Some last minute food shopping must be done before 9am because we want to enter the hall before the TYT comes in for the perasmian. Must find good spot! and our usual spot is at the right hand side of the hall ( if you are facing the stage ) next to the gongs and PDRM orchestra. Hehe. Pigi chop tempat then make ourself comfortable ( plus on the look out for potential latecomers yang suka pigi rebut tempat duduk ni )

But, this year due to the hectic work overload, I decided not to go. Feeling a little different now seeing updates from facebook saja. Last year, bukan main lagi involved ( I even co-emceed the gala night with Constan ). A break is good too.

All hail technology for making it possible getting updates almost real time. Mr David Chong ( David Aramaitii ) also is doing a very good job covering the event; sa pinjam dulu gambar ko ah.. hehe. It will be a looottttt better if there's live streaming of the event via internet. ^_^

Anyway, here's my top 7 pick for Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan 2012 ( in random order, but I really like to see someone wearing the tinombunan costume win this year )

papar

kk

likas

Tuaran

Penampang

Tambunan

Telupid

So, whose your pick? The second round result will be out soon as I am typing. Around 6pm or so, there will be a new queen already.

Have a happening Kaamatan you all! Party responsibly, don't harm others.

Diplomacy and ethics

One thing that irks me a lot on facebook these days especially when there's a beauty pageant photos posted; for example the Unduk Ngadau contestants' photos; mula lah tu komen yang nda patut-patut.

I mean come on la. You have the right to say anything but kesian la bah tu contestants juga kan. You have to know it takes a whole lot of confidence, self esteem and courage to be up on the stage smiling to the crowd. Let alone walking with great poise and what not. Just ask anyone who has joined this event. Betul kan Chegu Carol and Amanda ?

Ini suka-suka saja dorang komen.

i) comment negatively and openly

ii) with no sense of diplomacy and tu punya badan ada kana tag lagi di gambar itu

iii) sekali klik tu profile tu manusia yang pigi komen nda berlapik tu...( aduyaiiiii...hahaha, saya pun tidak tau macam mana mau cakap muka dia ) --> kalau dia pigi komen tu gambar, dia bilang gigi tu sumandak bertabur. ni manusia punya gigi also equally bertabur and even worse mata dia kicik sabalah lagi..HAHAHA.

Tinguk la bah dulu cermin tu sebelum komen lebih2 kan. Nyahahahaha!

Somehow on the flip side, people are free to express their thoughts and being a contestant for such competition, one has to be mentally ready to be hurled with mean words and what other nonsense that you can get. I have tasted that before and I can't complain much, it does hurt but it definitely don't kill you.

At the end of the day, when May passed and everyone carried on with their lives. It will pass as well. One just have to live with it if one are involved in this kind of event. And as a matter of fact, it is one of the things that really made me so thick-faced juga lah. Haha. So ok la tu kan.

So, to the ladies who are joining in the fun for Unduk Ngadau this coming May. Keep your heads up.

What doesn't kill you always make you stronger.

Unduk Ngadau Tuaran 2009 Results

Unduk Ngadau Tuaran 2009 : Fredericka Camilla Richard ~ No.8 

1st runner up: Flina Rutum ~ No.5 

2nd runner up: Myra Rosnita ~ No.13 

4th place: Lydia Lijua ~ No.12 

5th place: Dianni Murni Kayar ~ No.10

So, Miss Fredericka will be representing Tuaran and Miss Flina Rutum will be representing Tamparuli for the state level at the end of the month. Congratulations!

and the fever is on

Yes. Norikot di bulan lima. It is May indeed!!

Today was the selection for Tuaran Unduk Ngadau 2009 @ Dewan Bersatu Tuaran. was there as a paparazi~haha.my pics all with harsh lighting~sorry for that. No money to buy external flash

Okay2...enough of me stories.

So... Around 20+ girls came, overwhelming participation. Unfortunately only 16 will be selected to the finals. 

Finals will be on May 16th.

Presenting the top 16 of Unduk Ngadau Tuaran 2009

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Contestant No.1: Arlinah Wellis (22yo)

Contestant No.2: Leny Marlia Lokut (22yo)

Contestant No.3: Sanatah bt. Suan (21yo)

Contestant No.4: Janette Paulinus (24yo)

Contestant No. 5: Flina Rutum (24yo)

Contestant No.6: Deffny Pearl Tanggar (20yo)

Contestant No.7: Jaennica Sipin (19yo)

Contestant No.8: Fredericka Camilla Richard Daut (20yo)

Contestant No.9: Audrey Odell Joseph (20yo)

Contestant No.10: Dianni Murni Kayar (23yo)

Contestant No.11: Priscilla Edwin (24yo)

Contestant No.12: Lydia Anthony Lijua (23yo)

Contestant No.13: Myra Rosnita Janeh (20yo)

Contestant No.14: Philicica Tong (25yo)

Contestant No.15: Reccyka Bonar (21yo)

Contestant No.16: Sarina Arna Saidin (18yo)

So, whose your pick? Any faves? hehehe..

behind the scenes and aftermath of Unduk Ngadau Tuaran

The aftermath and stories behind the scenes. Take a look at this first pic...*macam dorang kencing di toilet kan?* ahahaha. They are actually dancing sumazau on stage. LOL

And here are some actions on the stage by the finalists. Sorry for the not so good quality. Am still a baby at photography.

With the girls are all so beautiful on the stage. You must be dying to know what happen behind the stage.

This one look very sengsara kena make up.. *haha, kesian*Interview session by David Chong from AramaiTi Events

Chaos + Blunder + Heat + Nervous = it's all there!And don't play-play oh! Got policewoman jaga oh!Now, up close and personal with the finalists. Finalist No.1 ~Arneytha AiminNo. 2~ Suzilah SammyNo. 3~Ahliam Ally Pang No. 4 ~Julie AugustineNo. 5~ Vyanetta Silon SikukNo. 6~Jacquilen AnamNo. 7~ Christine Audrey
No. 8~Josephine Lai Fung ChingNo. 9 ~ Philicia TongNo. 10~ Stephannie JingkahNo.11 ~ GurjitNo. 12 ~ Audrey JoanNo. 13~ huhu..forgot her name..*sorry!*No. 14~ Myra Rosnita JanehNo.15 ~ Rafiah SamsonNo. 16 ~ Dierdree Theseira Joannes

All of these girls are vying for the title of Unduk Ngadau Tuaran 2008 to succeed after the reigning queen Ms. Joanne Sue Henly Rampas. *isn't she lovely?*

You wanna know the list of all winners refer to my previous post. Congratulations to Serra she will be representing Tuaran!

And Wann she will represent Tamparuli.

hehehe..lawa kan dorang dua. Anyway, don't plan to get near them because they do have their own 'personal' bodyguard. Wanna get their number? Try to get through these guys first...*cuba la kalau berani..hehe*

Also present that day is Ms Patricia Raymond, former state Unduk Ngadau *err, forgot what year already*

Ok, some quiz for you all...guess whose is this? *Siapa punya ni?????*

owh..and almost forgot the boo-lat girl was there also...this time ada the sister juga...

Happy Kaamatan you all!
"Peace through Culture"