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Leader Live
4 days ago
- Leader Live
Full-scale replica of Galeón Andalucía draws crowds in North Wales
The full-scale replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon - used by the Spanish between the 16th and 18th centuries during maritime expeditions of discovery and inter-oceanic trade between Spain, the Americas, and the Philippines as part of the famed fleets of the Indies - will be in Caernarfon until June 8. The dining room (Image: Dewi Roberts) While it is in the vicinity, visitors can step aboard, explore its decks, and talk to crew members. The ship's six decks are packed with fascinating exhibits and displays (Image: Dewi Roberts) Dewi Roberts and his partner Karen are among those who have made the journey to visit the ship. Unique exhibits and displays including this treasure chest! (Image: Dewi Roberts) Dewi, of Menai Bridge, said: "We thought that the ship was awesome, the craftsmanship that had gone into building it, it was unlike anything we'd ever seen before. The bell served as a communication tool (Image: Dewi Roberts) "The staff were very friendly and there were lots of information sheets scattered around the ship. "It's not every day you get to see a ship like this, it was an awesome experience." People can explore its decks and meet the crew (Image: Dewi Roberts) Dewi shared photos of inside the vessel which boasts seven sails, measures 55 metres in length and has six decks constructed from iroko and pine wood. The Quarter deck hosts the Mizzen mast, the steering wheel (Image: Dewi Roberts) For tickets and further information, click here. The Galeón Andalucía will be docked at Caernarfon until June 8. Location: Landerne Pier Opening hours: 10am until 8pm. Prices: Children five to 10-years-old: £6 Adults / 10 years plus: £12 Family ticket - two adults and up to three children between five and 10-years-old: £30
Rhyl Journal
4 days ago
- Rhyl Journal
Full-scale replica of Galeón Andalucía draws crowds in North Wales
The full-scale replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon - used by the Spanish between the 16th and 18th centuries during maritime expeditions of discovery and inter-oceanic trade between Spain, the Americas, and the Philippines as part of the famed fleets of the Indies - will be in Caernarfon until June 8. The dining room (Image: Dewi Roberts) While it is in the vicinity, visitors can step aboard, explore its decks, and talk to crew members. The ship's six decks are packed with fascinating exhibits and displays (Image: Dewi Roberts) Dewi Roberts and his partner Karen are among those who have made the journey to visit the ship. Unique exhibits and displays including this treasure chest! (Image: Dewi Roberts) Dewi, of Menai Bridge, said: "We thought that the ship was awesome, the craftsmanship that had gone into building it, it was unlike anything we'd ever seen before. The bell served as a communication tool (Image: Dewi Roberts) "The staff were very friendly and there were lots of information sheets scattered around the ship. "It's not every day you get to see a ship like this, it was an awesome experience." People can explore its decks and meet the crew (Image: Dewi Roberts) Dewi shared photos of inside the vessel which boasts seven sails, measures 55 metres in length and has six decks constructed from iroko and pine wood. The Quarter deck hosts the Mizzen mast, the steering wheel (Image: Dewi Roberts) For tickets and further information, click here. The Galeón Andalucía will be docked at Caernarfon until June 8. Location: Landerne Pier Opening hours: 10am until 8pm. Prices: Children five to 10-years-old: £6 Adults / 10 years plus: £12 Family ticket - two adults and up to three children between five and 10-years-old: £30
North Wales Chronicle
4 days ago
- North Wales Chronicle
Full-scale replica of Galeón Andalucía draws crowds in North Wales
The full-scale replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon - used by the Spanish between the 16th and 18th centuries during maritime expeditions of discovery and inter-oceanic trade between Spain, the Americas, and the Philippines as part of the famed fleets of the Indies - will be in Caernarfon until June 8. The dining room (Image: Dewi Roberts) While it is in the vicinity, visitors can step aboard, explore its decks, and talk to crew members. The ship's six decks are packed with fascinating exhibits and displays (Image: Dewi Roberts) Dewi Roberts and his partner Karen are among those who have made the journey to visit the ship. Unique exhibits and displays including this treasure chest! (Image: Dewi Roberts) Dewi, of Menai Bridge, said: "We thought that the ship was awesome, the craftsmanship that had gone into building it, it was unlike anything we'd ever seen before. The bell served as a communication tool (Image: Dewi Roberts) "The staff were very friendly and there were lots of information sheets scattered around the ship. "It's not every day you get to see a ship like this, it was an awesome experience." People can explore its decks and meet the crew (Image: Dewi Roberts) Dewi shared photos of inside the vessel which boasts seven sails, measures 55 metres in length and has six decks constructed from iroko and pine wood. The Quarter deck hosts the Mizzen mast, the steering wheel (Image: Dewi Roberts) For tickets and further information, click here. The Galeón Andalucía will be docked at Caernarfon until June 8. Location: Landerne Pier Opening hours: 10am until 8pm. Prices: Children five to 10-years-old: £6 Adults / 10 years plus: £12 Family ticket - two adults and up to three children between five and 10-years-old: £30
Daily Express
26-05-2025
- Daily Express
First direct charter flight to Hiroshima
Published on: Monday, May 26, 2025 Published on: Mon, May 26, 2025 By: Hayati Dzulkifli Text Size: Dewi (second left, standing) showing the poster of the special tour package with Popular Express Travel and I-World Travel teams. Kota Kinabalu: Popular Express is arranging the first direct B737-800 charter flight from Kota Kinabalu to Hiroshima, Japan. Jointly organised with I-World Travel, the other prefectures are Ehime and Tottori. Popular Express Travel Managing Director Dewi Chen said the special tour package offers a five-day four-night all-inclusive tour from Aug 10 until 14 in which includes round-trip flights, accommodation and a thoughtfully curated itinerary. She said the inaugural flight only takes 4.5 hours to discover the three great Japanese cities departing Aug 10 and returning on Aug 14. 'This is the most value-for-money Japan package ever from here as we are offering wonderful and unforgettable destinations in Japan for Sabahans to visit via the direct charter flight where it is quite difficult for tourists to reach there. We're offering nearly 50 per cent off compared to typical market rates. Advertisement For just RM4,688, you experience authentic Japanese hot spring culture and visit Unesco World Heritage Sites,' Dewi told a press conference. 'Only 178 seats are available, with 122 already booked. Reservations are open on a first-come, first-served basis,' she said and hoped to expand similar offerings to connect Sabahans with the wider world,' she said. She said Sabahans would get to see three iconic castles namely:- Hiroshima Castle – The grand residence of warlord Mōri Terumoto during the Warring States period, showcasing the glory of samurai Japan; Matsuyama Castle – One of only 12 original castles with intact towers, and the pride of Shikoku; and Kurashiki Old Town – A picturesque Edo-period town along the canal, often called 'Little Kyoto of Western Japan. They would also enjoy: Sunrise at the floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine; Walking barefoot across the mystical 'Tottori Sand Dunes' where desert meets ocean; Strolling in ''yukata' along Dogo Onsen's century-old hot spring street; Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park at night and see the Paper Crane Monument; and Try their hand at 'washi paper making.' * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: A story of grief
AWARD-winning filmmaker Dain Iskandar Said returns to the locations from his iconic film 'Bunohan', and again sets his tormented characters lurking in the dark swamps and a magical world. Set in a coastal Malaysian village in the 1980s, 'Kulit Wayang' tells the story of Ramlee or Pak Lee, a reclusive outcast living deep in the dark swamps, talking to his shadow play puppets late into the night. The locals steer clear of Pak Lee, believing that he committed a heinous act in the past. Then, Dewi arrives with her mother, Dian, an Indonesian researching the famed shadow puppet traditions of the village. While her mother does her research, Dewi befriends the local swamp kids, especially drawn to the mysterious but mute Ayu. Egged on by Ayu, Dewi finds Pak Lee's lair in the swamps and becomes his student. As the bodies of children killed by a man-eating crocodile start turning up, Dian starts to notice Dewi's increasingly bizarre behaviour. Dewi seems to be channelling voices from the past who seek retribution but she is endangering her life. FOLKLORE The movie is produced by Mico Studio (M) Sdn Bhd, with Nevin Hiong as its producer. The main cast comprises Fattah Amin, Pekin Ibrahim, Amanda Ang, and Indonesian female leads Reynavenzka Deyandra and Jenna Kamaratih. In a recent interview, Dain said that 'Kulit Wayang' combines Malay folklore with wayang kulit. "It is a fairytale exploring grief and loss, love and reconciliation. "I was intrigued to learn that traditional Malay shadow puppeteers invent their own branch stories (cerita ranting), weaving new storylines derived off the main 'Ramayana' epic. So, 'Kulit Wayang' can be a modern take on the branch-storytelling tradition." Dain said that children's imaginations have no limits, and in this movie that idea takes on vengeful and tragic consequences, especially on the lead character, seven-year-old Dewi. "Through befriending a ghost, she helps shadow puppet master Pak Lee reconcile with his past and the truth of what really happened in his village long ago," said Dain. TERENGGANU 'Kulit Wayang' was filmed in Terengganu and the screenplay was written by Dain, Ben Omar and Nandita Solomon. Dain said: "In 2018, producer Nevin and I met and discussed this movie. "We were about to shoot in 2020 but the Covid-19 pandemic delayed that plan." Dain added that they filmed at a picturesque "black water forest" which looked enchanting, but initially the water receeded and they had to wait until after the completion of his supernatural film 'Harum Malam' in 2022. IMPRESSED When asked about casting multi-talented Fattah as the protagonist Pak Lee, Dain said: "I have seen Fattah in several movies. He is talented and Nevin has worked with him before." Dain added that he was impressed by Fattah's commitment to the film. "Fattah went out on his own and learnt from a dalang. "He did very well in the limited amount of time leading up to the production. "He is very focused and dedicated. He also bonded well with Jenna on the set." It is Dain's first time working with the Indonesian actresses. "We auditioned them in 2020. Then there was a delay due to Covid-19 and we could not use the first girl as she had grown up. "Right before shooting we managed an online casting and found Jenna. She is very disciplined and focused," he said. This is Dain's second movie after Bunohan which uses the Kelantan Malay dialect. He said: "The Kelantan dialect is like a language of its own. I grew up there, and I love the way they use the language, full of poetry and irony." FAN The movie is Dain's reunion with Pekin who starred in 'Bunohan'. "Pekin is always wonderful to work with, he brings a lot to his characters," said Dain. Dain admitted that he has been a wayang kulit fan since his childhood. "I grew up watching wayang kulit at the beach in Tumpat." Kulit Wayang also marks Dain's reunion with Amanda Ang, who also appeared in 'Harum Malam'. "Amanda's character is a quirky one," he said. Nevin said: "'Kulit Wayang' has the potential to resonate deeply with Malaysian audiences." Fattah said: "The film highlights our fading traditions with the hope that the new generation will not forget it." Pekin said: "I have worked with both the producer and director twice now, and I believe they have made an entertaining and creative movie."
