Cheryl

Men performing a ritual

An Evening’s Invitation – and lots of photos!

October 15, 2012

If you are a photographer, you need to be here! If you love color, you need to be here! If, like me, you love high energy and friendly crowds and just plain fun, you need to be here! Don’t just…

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The Beauty of the World

October 14, 2012

I took this shot this morning at the Nine Emperor Gods Temple. The Swamiji from a neighbouring Hindu temple came to pay his respects. Such a lovely moment. Sorry no time to post more. Lots going on up there and…

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Super Sunday is here!

October 13, 2012

Despite the heavy rain today, preparations continued for Sunday’s procession. The sedan chairs have been cleaned up and put on display. The lamp pole will go up at about 11AM, and by 6pm the participants in the parade will start…

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Getting Ready at Kow Ong Yah Ampang

October 12, 2012

Sharing photos of the Nine Emperor Gods festival is one of the highlights of my year. That may seem silly but it’s the truth. So here we are again! I hope that you enjoy the 2012 blog. I invite you…

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Nine Emperor Gods 2012 Begins October 15

September 25, 2012

We are almost to the Ninth month once again. Wow! The year went quickly. I will be at the Kau Ong Yah Lam Thian Kiong in Ampang this year. The lantern will be raised on the 14th and the procession…

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Nine Emperor God tours by Hallway Events

September 24, 2012

The Nine Emperor Gods festival 2012 begins on October 14 with the procession to collect the Emperor and runs until Oct 24th.  Hallway Events has two tours planned, one with Malaysia Culture Group and another with InterNations.  Members of these…

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A photo and dedication booth

PhotoMalaysia Guerilla Exhibition

September 18, 2012

Over the past month, PhotoMalaysia photographers were given the opportunity to post photos of their choice on the walls of the Avenue K shopping mall.  Hallway Events (cjhphotography) participated in the last week of this exhibit, joining a group of diverse…

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Bersih Rally April 28, 2012, Kuala Lumpur

April 29, 2012

Curiosity, mixed with a little bravado, got the better part of me yesterday and I ventured down to Merdeka Square to get a sense of what was happening at the Bersih 3.0 rally and the cry for democratic process and…

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Essence and Light poster

Essence & Light – Images by Cheryl J Hoffmann, March 2 – 31, 2012

February 26, 2012

My first solo photo exhibit will be held in March 2012, by the grace of the Indian Cultural Center, Kuala Lumpur. The space is lovely – enough for 35 photos – and active with music, dance, and language classes, as…

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Chinese New Year Day Beginning Image

Flying with Lions – First Day Chinese New Year, 2012

January 25, 2012

Lion Dance trucks have long held a certain romance for me.  When I got to ride in the truck during the Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Penang, it was such a treat.  For years now I have been looking for…

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