Being a half native (Bidayuh) and brought up in a very Chinese environment, this is the first year I started to appreciate my mum's culture. I suspect it's the influence of engagement with communities in my work. I'm inspired of their spirits to keep their culture alive and trying to manage their daily activities in a sustainable manner to conserve their 'home'. Looking out for their own people and being buyers when it comes to their own tribes. It's not a bad thing at all because it's just human nature to prioritize our own family.
For the past 29 years, I do not know anyone from my mum's village besides my uncles, aunties & first cousins. I met 2 strong members of the JKKK-Duyoh who are working on eco-tourism in Bau area in one of the workshop i attended for work. It hit me hard on why am I not doing anything for my mum's village and the people because we're all connected in a way or another. I'm glad to be somewhat part of it contributing whenever I can before it's not too late. I feel blessed and appreciate the journey of my life that brings bright lights from time to time.
Anyway, when I was stranded in KL over Harvest Festival because there were no seats for the flights, I suggested for a little BBQ party at my brother's house in Puchong. Surprisingly everyone was excited and we threw a great siblings gathering with some friends from KL.
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| .:Brenda & Chris BBQing:. |
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| .:Yummy in progress:. |
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| .:Chris's crazy poodle:. |
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| .:The ethnic popular food!:. |
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| .:Bacon:. |
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| .:Giant Crab.. probably result from unsustainable fishing:. |
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| .:Batik Cake chocolate coror.. lol:. |
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| .:Brenda & The dog Ronnie:. |
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| .:Chris in actual.. Martial Art Massage:. |
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| .:Bamboo Chicken Recipe:. |
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| .:Elissa with her lips:. |
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| .:Empty Bottle Rice Wine from Borneo:. |
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| .:Me enjoy talking throughout the dinner:. |
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| .:Chris and his game... silly brother dancing like a girl:. |
Everyone was happy and the food was good! :D
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