Silat Cekak Malaysia, 2012 Convocation

     Silat Cekak Malaysia, one of many beautiful self-defense arts of Malay culture, held their Certificate Presentation Ceremony to those who has completed learning all arts stance at UTP Chancellor Hall the last December 15th 2012. For the first time it was held here in UTP, Sanggar Kirana was given a chance to accompany and enlighten the ceremony.

     And of course we ain't there alone. We were also accompanied by Gendang Silat with their melodious music.

Gendang Silat

A picture of memory with them, Gendang Silat

     Silat Cekak Malaysia, 2012 Convocation, wrapped up our buzz 2012.

Asian Australian Conference on Composite Material

     The Eighth Asian Australian Conference on Composite Material Dinner was held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on the past November 7th 2012. Once again Sanggar Kirana and UPAG were obligated to lighten up the ambiance inside the hall as the theme chosen by the organizer was, a traditional Malay concept. As the beautiful melody of Gamelan echoed the hall, the audience were completely drowned by its harmonious rhythm.

    Before then, thanks to Fakhrurradhi, Farhan Iqbal, Noorain Hamid and Syazwan Sabri whom made their way to the event.

The endless support from the alumni.

     Expressing my gratitude to the organizer that we were very fortunate to entertain the audience. And very much thanks to Farhan Iqbal for such a beautiful photos.

Break A Leg, Its Final

     The day that sum up of what you had learnt throughout the trimester is finally starting today, Disember 27th 2012.

     Though some of us are still enjoying our leisure time with the remaining holiday, we ain't forgetting you guys, those who will face, up to 3 hours torment of thinking, finding the correct, right and accurate furthermore exact answer to each questions that is questioned on the question paper. Answer with all your might. You are one step closer to success. With that, all of luck, may God be at your side. Wishing you all the best, especially to Wan Izzul Fathi Hamdan, Norazy Shakila Saleh, Nur Nabilah Md Taib and Nur Diyana Nadirah Shaharuddin.

Once again, break a leg.

UKM 2012; Gamelan Festival

     September 2012 Trimester, a trimester with lots of events has come to its zenith. Gamelan Festival of UKM 2012 was succesfully held at the National University of Malaysia with UKM as its abbreviation, on the past November 10th 2012, an event that draw together six Gamelan Groups. They are Uniten Gamelan Group, UKM Gamelan Group, Adunan Gamelan Irama Melayu Group, Gemasutra Melayu Group, UPNM Gamelan Citra Nusantara, and last but not least is us, UTP Gamelan Group Sanggar Kirana.

     Srikandi, Susuk Angin amd Isang, three most challenging songs were chosen to be presented. With that, a week was spent doing preparation for the event, training physically and mentally since we will be performing for almost 20 minutes, continuously. With a saying, the more the merrier, several members who were in their internship period, came down joining us, performing as well as experiencing the excitement. Our performance were accompanied by UPAG with their beautifully choreographed dances for the first and third songs.

     Enjoying what we do, our soul, our passion.

     It really was a great performance. We did learnt something new from the other groups as well. Thumbs up to the Secretariat of the UKM 2012 Gamelan Festival. Not forgotten, to Our Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni,Tuan Haji Mohamed Noor Rosli Baharom, who were there that night giving us support, and also our beloved, Mr Ahmad Pg Abdullah who were aiding us from the start.

     And of course to EiG who were also there.

Of course this were not all who made their way to the event.

   Thank you for the great moment we had.

Picture by: Fakhruradhi, Farhan Iqbal & Norazy Shakila

Skills Unlocked; Polished Polishing

     An idiosyncratic skill yet is embedded within each of everyone of us, the Sanggarian. Though it look easy but there are steps on how to polish the instruments, from a dull golden colour into a shiny bronze-like, with the help of brasso.

Polishing in Process

A simple activity can turn out to be enjoyable

Guess who is sleeping?

     After an hour polishing, it is done finally. You can clearly see your face on the surface of the instruments. Truly.