Watch Swiss Dream Circus This August 2018 School Holidays!

In 1768, the British entrepreneur, showman and horse enthusiast Philip Astley, together with acrobats, jugglers and clowns founded the first circus - it was the beginning of the modern circus as we know it. Gypsies and jesters have been commemorating people, be it the ancient Greeks, Egyptians or even the high culture of the Khmer (today's Cambodia).

The circus is one of the oldest cultural assets around the globe. In Switzerland there are over 14 circus companies and a variety shows that traditionally travel through the country. In 2000, Marco Baumgartner founded the Swiss Dream Circus together with clown Andre Broger and Stephan Balle; with their first guest performance in Singapore.

In 2014, he launched a new edition of the Swiss Dream Circus, this time in in Malaysia. Together with Ismail Stork they lead the ambitious project into a new future. Clown Andre still supports the circus as an artistic consultant and hopefully as chief clown in the years to come.

For years, the Malaysian Royal London Circus was the only circus in the country. Unfortunately, the company closed 2007 and there were no more circus appearances in Malaysia for years after. Thus creating the perfect opportunity for Ismail and Marco. As a result of this ambitious venture, various circus companies sprout up like mushrooms. There are currently four other companies travelling throughout Malaysia. At Swiss Dream Circus, we believe that quality is the only success worth measuring.

Swiss Dream Circus stands for real circus where you can dream with open eyes. "SWISS" stands for quality, "DREAM" for diving into another world and "CIRCUS" for a truly family-centered entertainment which awakens old childhood memories all at once. It is our ambition to create a bridge between tradition and modernity with our circus, especially in this era of digital and technological transformation.

It is not always easy to lead a circus; an infinite number of hurdles must be overcome time and time again; without forgetting the enormous cheques we have to sign! To finance a 2 million project, we rely on partners, sponsors and friends who support us. People who also like to take part of journey full of unforgettable moments.

Before the red curtain opens, tremendous organization goes on in the background. From marketing plans, booking of artists, obtaining permits, organizing visas, transport and accommodations, booking of flights ... all of which make up an almost endless list of things to do.

Just ten days before the first performance, six containers unload tons of material. First, the venue has to be measured and marked, after which more than 80 anchors are rammed into the ground, to support the Big Top. The four 13-meter-high main poles are hydraulically installed.

The 11-meter long dome hangs from it and four pieces of the tent frabric are tied and pulled upwards. Then the grand stand is assembled to fit a maximum capacity of 900 people. The wooden floor is laid and the carpet is rolled out. The artist's entrance with the red velvet curtain is set up and countless spotlights and the sound system are attached to the main poles. Two huge air conditioning chillers are connected by pipes to the tent. Power generators are mounted and erected in the awning; food stands are set up and decorated.

After six days of hard work, the circus is set up. Now the artists have 4 days to get used to the new environment and together with lighting designers, sound engineers and choreographers, a new show is put together from single performances. From dawn to dusk, rehearsing until the show comes together into a harmonious unity. Now the show can begin!

Mouse mommy is going to bring family and kids to watch this Swiss Dream Circus in this August 2018 school holidays! Must be a fun-filled experience for kids! 

Swiss Dream Circus 

Theme : Emotions - The Greatest Show In Town

Date : 17 August - 09 September 2018

Venue : Desa ParkCity Kuala Lumpur

Interested to get to know more about Swiss Dream Circus,
Website : https://www.swissdreamcircus.com/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/swissdreamcircus/

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80’s Musical | Stories From A MixTape At Quill City Mall Kuala Lumpur

Drawing from their own experiences of falling in love and its labyrinth of emotions, local band sensation, Leonard Theng & The Cerita are all set to woo the audience, with their musical prelude, “Stories From A Mixtape” which will see them pay homage to 80’s music and lyrics, navigating the highs and lows of one’s first encounter with the four letter word, LOVE!

Under the direction of Leonard Theng, this musical offers KLites a journey encompassing adolescence, with notable highlights focusing on the laughter and tears of the 80’s teenage love stories, which many today can make references too. Promising to keep the audience entertained, Leonard Theng & The Cerita, will be creating a myriad of roller-coaster emotions and a night of reminiscence, capturing the essence of teenage love in various scenes.

“We hope to make this musical into a household repertoire, bringing in together thousands of Malaysians to celebrate the power of music that brings people together, regardless of stature or religion, whilst focusing on this “New hopeful Malaysia” rather than the differences that has set us apart for many years, quipped Mr. Leonard Theng.

Broken down into four parts and featuring hit songs from the 1980’s, the musical scores will be performed by Leonard Theng & The Cerita, whilst the storyline will be narrated and acted by Jiggee Jon.

Audience will be glued to their seats from Scene 1 - CAN’T FIGHT THIS FEELING, where almost if not at least 85% have experienced that first crush, that one person whom we were secretly “in love” with, that girl or guy you were infatuated with, how your world just lit up with just by a glimpse of her / his smile.

SCENE 2 - THE POWER OF LOVE. Reminiscing the moment when you first held hands? That gentle embrace as you look deep into each other’s eyes? How time stood still during your first kiss? What a feeling! Everything was perfect in that moment! You found your soul mate! 

The subsequent scene deals with the reality of love. Scene 3 - SHATTERED DREAMS, explores the emptiness inside your heart as you watch her / him disappear into crowd at the airport as she/ he goes away to further her/ his studies. The countless letters written with no response! The moment when you realize that you are no longer the centre of her / his world. It’s really over and it hurts like nothing you’ve experienced before! Your first break up!

SCENE 4 - NOTHINGS GONNA STOP US NOW, basically acts as reminder of how you wake up one morning and realize that your tears are in vain. You move on and get over that person. You hang out with your friends and party! You meet new people, make new friends, travel. You want to live life to the fullest!

There are 4 Acts in each scene in Stories from A Mixtape that highlights the various parts of the first love experience with acting and music. This musical reflects the scale and passion of this band consisting of Leonard Theng & The Cerita.

The band came together about two years ago sharing a common goal in the Malaysian music industry. That goal was to create shows with a specific storyline and emotional link that will have the audience wanting more. Each band members have backed up Local & International recording artist such as Atilia Haron, Ning Baizura, Kris Dayanti, Alleycats, and Ella, they have also been involved with a few successful musicals in Kuala Lumpur such as Ola Bola, Fame & Charlie Brown.

From performing in Rock Festivals, Jazz festivals and also notably a tribute to the late Sudirman by TAS Seni Teater Rakyat, ONE THOUSAND MILLION SMILES, Leonard Theng & The Cerita have the experience, credentials and passion to make this goal of theirs a reality via this musical act.

The first musical event will be held at Quill Convention Centre@ Quill City Mall, on 3^rd August 2018, with tickets being sold at RM110 per ticket. The second showcase will be held on 13^th October, 2018 at Drum Asia Life, Kota Kinabalu and potential third showcase to be held in November in Johor Bahru.

Audience can expect laughter; smiles, tears and hugs as Leonard Theng & The Cerita take you on a musical gamut like never before! You can be assured that tissues will be on sale that day.

Tickets to catch Stories from A Mixtape for their 1^st performances on 3^rd August 2018 can be purchased online at www.ticketcharge.com.my. For more information on tickets and group sales, please log on to www.leonardtheng.com

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Thank You #AirAsiaMAKNA Raises RM300,300 For Its 3rd Year Commitment To Fighting Cancer!

AirAsia continues to champion cancer awareness and support underprivileged cancer fighters through its cancer campaign, #AirAsiaMAKNA. Thanks AirAsia for supporting Cancer Awareness CSR programme and already in the Third year of the good cause!

AirAsia airline has raised RM300,300 for the National Cancer Council of Malaysia (MAKNA) through the sales of its limited editon pilot and cabin crew design t-shirts.

The cheque was presented by AirAsia Philippines Chairwoman and cancer fighter Marianne 'Maan' B Hontiveros, AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat, and AirAsia X Malaysia CEO Benyamin Ismail, to MAKNA General Manager Farahida Mohd Farid at the #AirAsiaMAKNA: The Big Fight Fiesta event.

AirAsia’s loyalty programme, AirAsia BIG Loyalty, also presented two million AirAsia BIG Points to MAKNA to provide cancer patients with air travel options.

AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat said, “Cancer is a worldwide health concern affecting people of all ages, directly or indirectly. At AirAsia itself, we have many cancer survivors who never cease to inspire us with their tenacity and positivity. With our very own friends at work battling the disease, we knew that something has to be done to also help those going through the big C in the communities we serve.”

“Since 2015, our #AirAsiaMAKNA campaign has raised RM1 million of funds to assist underprivileged cancer patients in Malaysia. This humble yet important initiative would not be possible without your support. I would like to personally thank everyone who joined us in the fight against cancer,” he added.

MAKNA General Manager Farahida Mohd Farid said, “This campaign isn't about money. Initiatives like these go beyond that. Our alliance with AirAsia ultimately translates into saving lives and making a positive impact in cancer patients. Now Malaysians can not only just fly but make a social impact by touching a patient's life. It's an opportunity for everyone to help someone. AirAsia is truly a big heart organisation that has kept business and human touch in sync - that's why we work so well together. Thank you AirAsia, for making our cause your own. It is an honour serving with you."

Visitors to the cancer awareness event today were treated to an educational day filled with fun activities such as health talks, clinical examinations, cancer exhibitions, sampling and sale, special discounts for health products and many more. Popular local artists SonaOne, Alif Satar and Ismail Izzani also showed their support with live performances to delight attendees.

Mouse mommy also learns how to perform routine breast check up in order to detect any abnormalities. We have to self-check from armpit region towards nipple and the entire whole breast region for both breasts. If there is any abnormalities detected, can consult doctor and perform either Ultrasound Breasts, Mammogram or MRI Breasts accordingly.

As a token of appreciation to the public for their support towards the campaign, AirAsia is offering a 20%* off all flights for bookings made via the AirAsia mobile app using the promotional code MAKNA20. Bookings are available from 8 July to 10 July 2018 for the travel period between 1 August to 22 November 2018. Guests can book these special promotional fares via AirAsia mobile app on iPhone or Android devices. *T&C apply.

In August, AirAsia will continue as the official airline partner of MAKNA for the ‘Klimb Kinabalu 2018’ expedition, in which a total of 20 climbers including four Allstars from across the Group will conquer Mount Kinabalu to further raise funds and build cancer awareness.

For more information and to find out how to contribute to the cause for #AirAsiaMAKNA,

Website : http://makna.org.my/

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