Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Gallimaufry#119

Just a gallimaufry of photos 📸
Coconut stand
In Malaysia, coconut stands are a common sight along roadsides and beaches. These simple setups typically offer fresh coconut water, a refreshing beverage extracted from young, green coconuts. They are usually manned by migrant workers who skillfully open the coconuts using machetes to serve customers. Additionally, some stands may also sell other beverages such as sugar cane water and fruits like durians.

Mudskippers


Chinese New Year dinner




Yu Shang
Yu Shang, also known as Yee Sang, is a popular dish in Malaysian and Singaporean cuisine, especially during the Chinese New Year festivities. It's a vibrant and symbolic dish, enjoyed for its auspicious meanings and delicious flavors. The salad typically consists of various shredded vegetables, strips of raw fish (often salmon), crunchy toppings like peanuts and sesame seeds, and a sweet and tangy dressing. When eaten together, it symbolizes prosperity, good luck, and abundance for the coming year.
One of the most exciting aspects of enjoying Yu Shang is the tossing ritual known as "lo hei" in Cantonese or "lao sheng" in Mandarin. This communal tradition involves everyone at the table using their chopsticks to toss the ingredients together while shouting auspicious phrases. The higher the toss, the greater the prosperity and luck it is believed to bring. It's a lively and joyous affair, symbolizing unity, good fortune, and the sharing of blessings among family and friends. The tossing action also represents the scattering of good luck in all directions. It's a meaningful and interactive way to start a meal, fostering a sense of togetherness and optimism for the year ahead.

NOSTLAGIA

Remember this?
I can still recall the whirring sound of a cassette player and the way it delicately spun a tape. Back then, we curated mixtapes, meticulously selecting each song to create a personalized soundtrack that spoke volumes about who we were and what we felt. Sometimes, the tape would snag and be pulled out of the cassette by the roller, a moment of suspense when luck determined the outcome. If fortunate, a quick fix with a pencil would spool it back into place. Other times, the tape would be mangled, requiring delicate care to cut out the ruined part and then splice it back together with cellophane tape. Oh, the relief when your cherished song resumed playing smoothly, even if it meant some parts were missing!

FROM THE TRAVEL ARCHIVES

SANTORINI 2023

All over Santorini, it is impossible to miss the ubiquitous sight of girls in vividly colored dresses, their long trains billowing in the wind as they strike captivating poses. Some stand precariously on ledges and domed rooftops, navigating the heights for that perfect, gravity-defying photo. Against the backdrop of Santorini's iconic blue domes and pristine whitewashed architecture, the Santorini flying dress phenomenon has become a coveted item on many Instagrammers' bucket lists.

During the high season, THE FLYING DRESS PHOTO conducts an average of eight flying-dress photo shoots per day, with rates starting at USD $605 per hour.

Sharing some of my favourite flying dress shots from the SANTORINIDRESS Instagram feed.


My Corner of the World

60 comments:

  1. What a nice shots, thanks for your sharing

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  2. One thing I've never experienced is coconut on the side of the road.
    The photos are all lovely...enjoyed seeing them.

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  3. These tiny creatures are looking so cute!

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  4. I've never seen a mudskipper before - so interesting!
    You always find such beautifully plated food.
    Those flying dress shots are neat, but too pricey for me! :)

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  5. Mudskippers are new to me..the one with the kitty is cute.

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  6. The mudskippers are especially appealing for me. The only two places in the world I have encountered these very interesting creatures was in Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia. I have picture and abundant fond memories.

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  7. Love those dresses, and the mudskippers are fascinating. Blessings!

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  8. Lovely memories -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

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  9. The flying dress photos are really cool. But not sure I'd pay that much to have one taken. You know, I've never learned to use the chop sticks, and always wanted to. The coconut stand is delightful. A coconut drink sounds nice on a warm day. And the mudskippers are so strange looking, kind of look like aliens haha. Thanks for sharing them. I'm wondering if you've ever been around them on the beach?

    ~Sheri

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  10. Dearest Veronica,
    Oh, fresh coconut was always so good, also at the poolside of many hotels!
    Never knew the mudskipper fish before but they are most interesting.
    And of course your food images and sure when we immigrated one of the main things was to get professional copies made of our favorite music—to take our identity to the New World.
    How fast things have changed...
    Love the final Santorini flying dress most!
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  11. Wonderful photos. I recently decided to get rid of my old cassettes and recorder. The young man downstairs took them from me as though it was the holy grail, and he is so happy! Hugs!

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  12. I had never seen mudskippers before but I had heard of them. A fellow blogger did the flying dress shots in Greece and while they are quite beautiful I don't think I'd want to do that myself... especially not any of the height defying ones.

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  13. Yu Shang sounds like a fun thing to experience, and looks delicious, too. Cassettes seem to have gone the way of the dodo bird and it's been a long time since I've seen any. But I remember making mixes and listening to 70s music while driving.
    Those Santorini dress photos are amazing!

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  14. The above comment is from Lorrie from Fabric Paper Thread

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  15. I had never heard of the flying dress photo before. I can see the appeal, but definitely not for me. Did you ever cassette record your songs off the radio? We used to do that, but it was tricky to catch it without too much DJ talk.

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  16. Love the flying dress with the orange cat. (Actually, it's the cat!). Thank you for showing a mudskipper. I used to watch a cartoon show called Ren and Stimpy (which is what I named my cat -- Stimpy) and there was a "character" called "Muddy Mudskipper." I thought they just made it up but no! Now I know!

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  17. Kucing di Santorini looks so cute....

    mudskippers look like half of frog and fish at the same time...

    koi pudding mush be smooth and sweet...have a nice day Kak Veronica ^^

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  18. Beautiful contrast between the girls' colored clothes and Santorini's typical white houses.

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  19. Los vestidos y las casas de Santorini enamoran. Me dio ganas de la comida. Te mando un beso.

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  20. Such wonderful photos! I've never seen mudskippers either, they are very unique. The food always looks wonderful, yum!

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  21. Hello Veronica,
    Very nice pictures. Nice to see that market. And what a lovely food.
    Nice to see that figure of a fish of salmon. That's a great artwork on your plate.
    Mudskippers...I think I have never seen them before...?? So I learn daily on blogger..hihi..!!

    Many greetings,
    Marco

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  22. I've never seen a mudskipper!!! My husband grew up in Egypt and they had sugar cane all the time. He loves it..

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  23. The Mudskippers are beautiful, the food, it looka like heaven Veronica.

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  24. Goodness those dresses are beautiful. The food looks great. Thanks for sharing your pictures.

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  25. wow so interesting. Everything from mudskippers which i have never heard of before but went and looked it up to flying dressed and chinese New Year foods. Fun fun post.

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  26. Great to see your photos again. I love cold coconut water. Chinese New Year dinner look so colourful and beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing more info on the festivities too. I always enjoy reading about them.

    -Soma

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  27. Hello,
    Great photos , the food looks delicious. I would love the salad. The Mudskipper is a strange looking creature. Pretty images from Santorini. Have a great weekend.

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  28. Hi Veronica, It seems I always find something fascinating in your Gallimaufrys. Number 119 is no exception. 😊 OMG … the Coconut stand. I would be stopping there for sure. AND, the mudskippers … OMG again … Evolution must be smiling about them. 😊 Have a happy weekend and week ahead. John

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  29. Fascinating gallery of images, Veronica! I always learn something new here. ☺ Like mudskippers, and Chinese New Year traditions and food. I've been to Santorini and loved it, but didn't notice any women in flowing dresses. Is that a recent development? We were there in 2013.

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  30. Hello Veronica,
    I am stopping back to say thank you for sharing your post. I enjoyed seeing your travel photos. The Mudskippers are strange but cute. I love the kitty in the last photo. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your day and have a great week ahead. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

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  31. Nei tuoi post trova sempre delle bellissime fotografia.
    Buon inizio settimana

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  32. I love to see your photos from Santorini. Cute cat too!

    Have a great week ahead, Veronica!

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  33. what a pleasant atmosphere! how I miss an exotic vacation! Here the weather is unstable, typical of the beginning of European spring.
    Hugs and blessings

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  34. the flying dresses are amazing! ☺☺☺♥♥♥♥♥

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  35. woaaw very beautiful, have a great new week

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  36. Had never seen Mudskippers, interesting creatures

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  37. I've never even IMAGINED something on the order of mudskippers. Are they a sort of fish?
    Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2024/03/barnegat-lighthouse-on-long-beach.html

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  38. I loved seeing all of the gorgeous dresses from Santorini. The last one with the cat was my favorite. I just have to wonder if it was planned or if the cat photo bombed the shoot! :)

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  39. I've never seen mudskippers before - they have an odd shape.

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  40. Not even sure where Santorini is but I'm going to google it -- wow those dresses! Your food photos are so wonderful though, I like them much more. And it would be such fun -- and such a privilege -- to partake in that YuShang ritual. (And it sounds delicious as well as joyful!).

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  41. easter blessings to you, dear one ...

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  42. Interesting to read, Veronica, I enjoyed. Especially the dresses... and of course the delicious food.

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  43. Fabulous content! Mudskippers? Never heard, I'll explore more these creatures. There are strange and cute, if I may say so...
    I love coconuts. I have my one experience to open them. But there are huge there. The food is spectacular indeed and I suppose very good. But the color of the dresses... Fabulous!
    Thank you, dear Veronica! Happy WW!
    Hugs and blessings! ❤️😘

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  44. Those mud skippers are fascinating. I had to Google them!

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  45. flying dresses..., have to say it is an original idea. never heard/seen anything like that in a tourist destination. and those coconut stands are so much better than sugar (and godknowswhatelse) packed sodas that you see everywhere.

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  46. Those mud skippers are seriously weird and ugly, but also interesting looking. Mom can't stand coconut, never has liked it. Coconut water is popular, but she won't touch anything even with a hint of coconut. Funny how there are some things you just don't like.

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  47. ...mudskippers are a sight to see. They are new for me, thanks and have a wonderful week.

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  48. A delightful set of pictures, from coconuts to Santorini and everything in between!

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  49. I see your link and the first thing I think is food. Wonderful food. You also have great shots too of beautiful places.

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥

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  50. The flying dresses were so vibrant and b beautiful as were the women wearing them! By comparison, the mudskippers were quite an unsightly group. Thanks for all the info on Chinese New year and I like the tradition of using the chopsticks to toss the food around.

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  51. Love the mix! Photos are great. Those Santorini dresses are stunning - gotta admire the dedication for the perfect shot!

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  52. I have never seen or heard of mudskippers before. What interesting creatures.
    I had never heard of the flying dresses either. They look amazing.
    Interesting selection of photos.

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  53. Thank you for showing me such a great places. Have a great Easter.

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  54. What a lovely fish form, I used to have a similar one years ago, but with downsizing and not entertaining as much I had to let it go.
    Thanks so much for participating and sharing at #20 InLinkz #WordlessWednesday (Words are also welcome). See you again next week!

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  55. This is wonderful! I always love traveling through blogging. Thank you for sharing these amazing sights and exceptional food.

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  56. I loved my radio and cassette player. When the hit parade came on the radio, I always recorded my favorite songs and tried to record as little of the radio announcer as possible.

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  57. I loved my radio and cassette player. When the hit parade came on the radio, I always recorded my favorite songs and tried to record as little of the radio announcer as possible.

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  58. Not a fan of AI generated images.. it's taking away from all the artists who spend so much time and effort actually creating these images. They are all just too good.

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