Cello con affetto 5: Cello & Comic Puppetry – Sonja Lena Schmid & Oskar (Germany)
Today I bring you the cellist of the world renowned quartet Salut Salon — Sonja Lena Schmid. We focus on the many comic puppetry acts that happen around the cello thanks … Continue reading
Cello con affetto 3: Cello & Teatro – Linda Kolláti (Hungary)
Today I bring you Hungarian cellist and music educator Linda Kolláti. She shares with us her great passion for theatre and life. Linda Kolláti was born in Hungary, a country rich in … Continue reading
Cello con affetto 1: Cellist Conductors – Karen & Gevorg Sargsyan (Armenia)
“Cello con affetto” or cello with affection is the title of this week’s special series on DDoA. I bring you some very talented cellists from Armenia to America- with their passions, … Continue reading
A Peek Into Chinese Peranakan Life in Penang 5: Toiletries & Beyond
We come to our final peek into Chinese Peranakan life in Penang. I only picked five aspects of Peranakan life to highlight in this special series, so I highly recommend … Continue reading
A Peek Into Chinese Peranakan Life in Penang 4: Home Crafts
We learned from Day 2 that marriages during the times of the Chinese Peranakans were arranged. This means there was no scouting for a mate, no courtship nor dating. So … Continue reading
A Peek Into Chinese Peranakan Life in Penang 3: Mourning Dress Codes
Today we look into articles in the Peranakan Mansion that give us a glimpse into the mourning customs of the Chinese Peranakans. The Peranakan mourning lasts for 3 years. And … Continue reading
A Peek Into Chinese Peranakan Life in Penang 2: Marriage & Children
Today we look into certain articles at the Peranakan Mansion that give us a glimpse of the marriage customs of the Peranakans. An example of a typical dowry from the … Continue reading
A Peek Into Chinese Peranakan Life in Penang 1: Dining Moods
On a recent trip to the UNESCO World Heritage City of George Town in Penang, Malaysia, I had the privilege of visiting the Peranakan Mansion. It showcases thousands of tangible evidence … Continue reading
Nature-inspired Printmaker Marisa Keller 1: Waves
Welcome to a new week here on DDoA! We continue with our love month’s feature on female foreign artists in Singapore who are truly passionate about their art form. This … Continue reading
Eggless Tofu Mayo – A Healthy Alternative
After this week’s feature on mandala art as a medium for self-discovery, meditation and healing, I thought I should find an essential culinary component that connects to ‘wellness’. So, I … Continue reading
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