arts :)

Assalamualaikum , Hai , Sawadikap

          What really caught my eyes during our visit to the Paddy Museum (Muzium Padi) were the  paintings. The paintings are located on the second level of the museum. This level has six galleries. These galleries exhibit paintings/drawings of agricultural activities from the olden days until present times. Oh yes, I love art. So, I really appreciate those superb paintings. For sure they are not ordinary pieces of art. A special technique using crystal spray was used to paint these drawings.  No wonder the texture of these paintings appear smooth and the colours are brilliant with an added shine to them. I am sure if you were there, you will be impressed too. All I can say is the paintings are awesome, lively, and impressive. I could not help wondering how much those painting cost. Of course, they are priceless. Just looking at them would simply take your breath away.Oh, by the way, the visitors are not allowed to get close to the paintings  (which means no touching too). There is a barricade and visitors could only view from afar. That is understandable due to the delicate nature of the paintwork.

Anyway, we took photo shots of these paintings. Let’s check them out! 

This painting depicts the various agricultural activities in our country.  

This is my favourite painting ! It looks real. The scenery is totally AWESOME ! It really captivated me. You guys should go and see this for yourself J

They also have this painting, MAP OF MALAYSIA..

This painting depicts the historical progression of food source from hunting, cultivation and agriculture.

This is another painting. What can you say about this painting?

Here is my classmate, Siti Maimunah posing in front of the amazing painting here. It is really breathtaking. It makes me fall in love with the nature. ( I am the photographer, hehe )

So, to all the readers of this blog, (especially art lovers out there), I highly recommend that you visit this Paddy Museum and see for yourself these lovely works of art. I am certain you will fall in love with them, just like me.  More snapshots below of my classmates. 

from left : AMALINI, KOMALAH, KOSILA, ZUWE,NAD,NADHIR,JC,IZNI (ME),KAMA,SIMON,AINA,MAS,ZANA,ZHI HUI,MAIMUNAH,JAY YING

P3M Happy family. Free style ! Peace ! J

LOVE,

NUR IZNI ATIQAH BT M.ISMAIL

♥♥♥♥♥Wit full of loves and smile. Gracias. Come again♥♥♥♥♥

THE JOURNEY

To travel with friends is to travel on a school bus, 

For there were laughter, music, fun and jokes,

To the Paddy Museum we went to explore, 

For experience, education, friendship and more.

Information were read like there's a quiz at the end, 

Jotted down on papers and saved in hand phones, 

Photos were taken like there's no end,

Memories were kept in our hearts and souls.

At Jitra Mall to rest and eat,

Up and down the busy escalators,

With good and bad news all mixed up, 

It's sure an exciting journey.

To Lye Huat Garden we went,

Hearts filled with anticipation and joy,

But great disappointment awaited us,

All part of an unforgettable journey.

No matter where we travel, 

No matter where we go,

We'll always be happy,

And united in our heart.

Friends forever in life's journey.

I LOVE YOU FRIENDS ^__^

P/S: i know the poem (IF it can be classified as a poem) is not good at all,..but it is sincerely from the bottom of my heart,. and I hope our trips after this will be even better and we'll have more fun,.!!. love you all :D

From Your Eldest Sister,

Kamariah Bt Che Kamarudin (KAMA) 

the insights I gained :')

Wow,

Seems like everyone is talking about the trip, I don’t want to be left behind! But, let’s give this a little twist! I’ll be writing on the  insights I gained from the trip J

Right from the start, I knew that this would be an enjoyable trip. Everyone was in high spirits as we boarded the bus; never mind that it was not air-conditioned. We chatted happily, laughed and joked with each other. We even had breakfast on board! A few of my course mates  had earlier prepared sandwiches for all of us. It was lovely of them to do so and many of us were awed by this kind act.  I would have chipped in to help but I only knew about it after everything was prepared. Too bad I missed the opportunity to show off my Master Chef skill :P.

I know I’ve said this a few times before but no harm in saying it one more time right?  Thank you sooo much  to those who prepared the breakfast. I am sure it cost all of you quite a lot since there were more than enough sandwiches for everyone   at least 3 slices of bread for each person and some even took 5 slices! ( I won’t reveal who, it’s your guess) .

Let me say this again….your generosity is truly appreciated especially at this critical time where money flow is low (end of semester, allowance almost gone, Haha). Feels like we belong to one big family, right?  Giving without hoping of any returns.

Throughout the journey, I was so sleepy since I had a long chat with a friend from the other class the night before. Everything was under control until we were on the highway. I could not control it anymore, I needed my beauty sleep or else I’ll sleep in the museum! So, I decided to take a nap. Well, you would think that it would be uncomfortable to sleep in a moving bus, no? But, not  me ! On  the other hand  I had a very comfortable nap. Hehe.

Thank you to the person who sat beside me, no need for me to mention her  name (obviously, that person is a she :D ) I slept ( no longer a nap, mind you) all the way from  the highway to Alor Star.  And that person, who sat beside me, did not  complain at all . When I woke up, I look at her guiltily because I realized that I had used her shoulder as my pillow for a whole hour! Thankfully, she  gave me an understanding look followed by a  sweet smile  as if offering me another round of sleep! Heehee

And I love that person even more after this  incident. <3

Some of you might ask me, what was so special about those two events that I wrote above. Well, if you remove your literature ‘glasses’ you won’t be able to understand the story.:)

 But, if you try to understand the whole thing from the point of view of a literature student, you will understand  the underlying meaning of  what I have written.

Well,that’s what friends are for, right? I love everyone of you, P3M (P4M soon! Woot!)

You Want To Know Something??

I Just Noticed About This

The Paddy Museum (Muzium Padi) in Alor Setar, Kedah is a unique and interesting place to visit. My recent trip to this museum has been eye-opener for me on all aspects of paddy cultivation. The knowledge gained is invaluable.  One aspect that I find most interesting is about the types of rice.  I learned that there are eight major types of rice, which are rough rice, rice hulls, brown rice, rice bran, milled white rice, large broken rice, small broken rice and rice flour.

Rough rice is the rice where the Kernels still within the hull. Therefore, before the rice can be packaged or cooked, the outer hull or husk must be removed.

 

Rough rice

Rice hull are the hard protecting coverings of grains of rice. Besides, protecting rice during the growing season, rice hulls can be put to use as building material, fertilizer, insulation material, or fuel.

 

Rice hull

 Brown rice is the rice where the kernels of rice from which only the hull has been removed. Brown rice may be eaten as it is or milled into white rice. Cooked brown rice has a slightly chewy texture and a nut-like flavour. The light brown colour of brown rice is caused by the presence of bran layers which are rich in minerals and vitamins, especially the B-complex group. 

 

Brown rice

Rice bran is the outer layer of brown rice. This bran contains thiamine, niacin, vitamin B-6, phosphorus magnesium, iron, potassium as well as fibre.

 

Rice bran

Milled white rice is the most common form of rice. The outer husk is removed, and the layers of bran are milled until the grain is white.

Milled white rice

Large broken rice is the fragment of the kernel. The length is less than three quarter but greater than one half of the average length of the corresponding whole kernel.

 

Large broken rice

Small broken rice is also the fragment of the kernel but the length is less than or equal to one quarter of average length of the corresponding whole kernel but which does not pass the metal sieve with the round perforation 1.4mm in diameter.

 

Small broken rice

Rice flour is produced by milling broken or milled rice. The finely ground rice flour is used widely in infant food and noodles. However, it can’t be used in bread as it lacks the necessary protein.

 

Rice flour

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