Husband received an invitation by embassy to an event called Malaysia Gala Dinner for launching of Visit Malaysia Year 2014 on 13th May, and we are more than honored and happy to attend. The event took place at Marriot Courtyard Hotel, Kuwait.

Since I'm into my 28 weeks as we speak, looking good is least of my concern because I don't look good in no matter what I put on at this stage ha ha ha. Whatever could fit me would be fine, I'll take it.. 

:: There's an official photographer roaming around the lobby to take a photo of you and you can request to get it printed in a hard case frame like this. Makes a really good memento ::

:: Ours ::

Tourism Malaysia rent out all three ballrooms I think. One is to cater booths for all hoteliers and travel agencies which participating in this events. The other one is where the launching took place and another one is allocated for dining. 

There's also one booth prepared outside for all guests to have a hands on batik chanting's experience. I think  if there's only one product that can presented Malaysia's best, than batik it is.

In overall, the event went smooth, entertaining and in relaxing mode. I mean no lengthy speeches whatsoever. The Master of Ceremony of the day is no other than Mr Mahathir Lokman and I immediately got star struck hahaha. He spoke well, very charismatic and funny at the same time. It's so easy to see why he was the best for the job. 

We were entertained by series of traditional dances that represented Malaysia's multiracial cultures by dancers from Istana Budaya and also famous quintet before the launching and during dinner. Listening to Ct Nurhaliza's song - Nirmala and other songs performed that night really trigger those homesick feeling. I'm sure most of us can't be helped but feeling thrilled and sad at the same time.

:: Familiar face right?? I believed they're indeed the face of Malay traditional's music ::

The launching was done by Malaysian Embassy to Kuwait H.E Dato Adnan Hj Othman after a brief presentation on what Malaysia has to offer by Datuk Azizan Noordin, Tourism Malaysia Deputy Director General - Planning and the dinner follow suit. Wide extensive spread was prepared that night with a mixture of Arabic, Malaysian and western style.

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Akhir kata, to both Malaysian embassy and Tourism Malaysia, thank you for letting us be a part of this wonderful event and and to others, come and visit Malaysia he he....

:: Malaysia bolehhh !! ::

P/s : Most photos used taken from Megat's FB, unless stated otherwise :)