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Borneo Post
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Kian Kok Middle School's Chinese Orchestra enthralls audience with 'Traces' concert
Chin Sin Ni conducted the orchestra performance. KOTA KINABALU (June 3): The Chinese orchestra of Kian Kok Middle School recently held a concert at the school hall, drawing an enthusiastic audience of parents, primary school students and Chinese music enthusiasts. It featured a rich and emotive musical program, offering a delightful night where tradition met youthful passion. The event was graced by Dr Deledda Tan Hui San, president of the SME Association of Sabah, as the guest of honour. Datuk Clement Yeh, chairman of the Board of Directors of Kian Kok Middle School, delivered an opening speech. Both guests expressed their deep appreciation for the orchestra's dedication to promoting traditional Chinese music on campus and in the broader community over the years. Themed 'Traces,' the concert symbolized the footprints of growth, the heritage of culture, and the youthful journeys of learning and perseverance. The repertoire for the evening showcased a diverse blend of traditional and contemporary Chinese music, including Forest Nocturne, Purple Reed and Butterfly, Light Clouds and Faint Moon, Pipa Whisper, In That Faraway Place, Liyue, Ussuri Boat Song Fantasy, Prosperous Times, Chasing Chasing Chasing, and Swaying Love. The evening featured outstanding performances under the baton of several experienced conductors, including Leong Han Kui, Chin Sin Ni, Chong Cheng Chong, and Vui Chen Yew. Together with the dedicated student performers, they brought the music to life, earning waves of applause from the captivated audience and demonstrating the orchestra's remarkable musical maturity. In his speech, Yeh highlighted the history of the school's Chinese orchestra, which was founded in 1989 and has since become a pillar of the school's cultural life. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all supporters of the orchestra, noting that despite the wear and tear on instruments over time, generous community support has enabled the group not only to replace damaged instruments but also to acquire new ones, thereby enhancing the orchestra's performance capabilities. Yeh called on all parents to be more involved in their children's school life. 'A round of applause, a few words of encouragement, or just being present – these small gestures are powerful sources of motivation for our children,' he said. He further encouraged the public, corporate sector and alums to continue supporting the school's growth and cultural development. Dr Tan herself a parent of two Kian Kok alums, shared her emotional connection to the school. She expressed her admiration for the students' dedication and the orchestra's role in preserving Chinese cultural heritage, urging young performers to cherish this rare opportunity to learn and grow through music. The success of 'Traces' was a testament not only to the students' musical talent and teamwork but also to the community's shared commitment to cultural continuity. Through persistent practice and unity, the Chinese orchestra once again proved that the roots of Chinese culture remain strong in the hearts of today's youth. Kian Kok Middle School's Chinese Orchestra will continue its mission to cultivate musical talent and promote Chinese cultural values, bringing more inspiring performances to the community in the years to come.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How To Make 'Midwestern Salad' 10x Better, According to Food Network Star Molly Yeh
It's nearly impossible not to be enchanted by Molly Yeh and her recipes. The cookbook author and star of Food Network's Girl Meets Farm peppers her food with fun flavors and a kaleidoscope of bright colors that radiate happiness. And all of that sweetness and light is on full display in Yeh's newest cookbook, Sweet Farm!: More Than 100 Cookies, Cakes, Salads (!), and Other Delights from My Kitchen on a Sugar Beet Farm. The recipes in the book are a mix of fun treats—think church cookbook classics, playful remakes of childhood desserts and fresh creations that incorporate flavors from her Chinese and Jewish roots. Related: Sweet Farm! is organized based on dessert type. There are cookies, cakes and breads, but it's the salads chapter (yes, salad can be dessert, especially in the Midwest) where Yeh's uniquely sweet food identity shines. We chatted with Yeh recently about the new book and talked to her about her love for all things sugar, her passion for nostalgic flavors and, most notably, the wonders of fluff, the iconic Midwestern dessert salad. Related: Parade: We'd love to know a little more about what inspired you to write ! Molly Yeh: My obsession with sweets has no end, and the fact that I married a literal sugar farmer meant that I couldn't not write this book. The sweets are inspired by life here—they're reflective of the local cuisine, as well as my heritage and the kinds of sweets that keep big burly farmers going in the fields. The recipes are big, rustic, whimsical and sometimes messy but it's ok because if you're eating them in a tractor, you're probably covered in some dirt already! Related: You're famous for blending your Chinese-Jewish heritage with your Midwestern roots. How do the recipes in continue to highlight that? I have absolutely no chill when it comes to expressing my love for my favorite nostalgic flavors, like black sesame, tahini, cardamom, pistachio, marzipan, rhubarb, halva and rose. So there are LOTS of recipes in the book with those ingredients. I also wanted to create new versions of classics, like babka, rugelach, cookie salad and pineapple buns that would tell the stories that make them special to me. 😋😋SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Pop Kitchen newsletter🍳🍔 Speaking of salad, it's Midwestern to dedicate an entire chapter to . Fluff, that classic combo of whipped cream (or Cool Whip) and Jell-O, is a potluck staple, but the ube fluff recipe in the book really turns that dish on its head. Can you talk about the texture and flavor of that dessert? Ube fluff is fluffy, creamy, wiggly and a little chewy from the tapioca. The flavor of ube has always reminded me of cookies and cream for some reason! It's sweet and earthy, similar to vanilla. I love it. And what makes this truly unique is the fact that ube wasn't really available in the Midwest until very recently, so the meeting of ube with fluff is a new phenomenon. I'm proud to make this shidduch (the traditional process of finding a marital partner within the Jewish community with the assistance of a matchmaker). First, make and chill the ube gelatin until set. While the gelatin sets, make tapioca pudding using coconut milk, sugar and ube halaya jam until thick and creamy. Once both components are chilled, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar, fold in the broken-up gelatin, pudding and mini marshmallows. Finish with more marshmallows. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready. Do you have any tips for people who are new to cooking with ube or looking for it in stores? Ube halaya is the name for ube jam that's easy to order online. When ube is in its halaya state, it's already gone through a fairly long cooking process, which is necessary since you can't eat it raw. Ube extract is also easy to order online. Related: Are there any other underrated Asian flavors or Asian ingredients you think people should use to take classic desserts up a notch? Kinako is my current fave. It's Japanese roasted soybean powder and its flavor reminds me of peanut butter but funkier in a cool way. I like to add some to chocolate chip cookies or hot chocolate!
Indian Express
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Aamir Khan's girlfriend Gauri Spratt avoids paps as she waits for the actor to arrive at the airport, shifts seats later. Watch
Aamir Khan's girlfriend Gauri Spratt was recently spotted outside the Mumbai airport where she was waiting to pick up the actor. During the process, she avoided having any conversations with the paps. A video of the same has surfaced online. In the video, Gauri was seen waiting inside the car to receive Aamir Khan. She quickly opened the door upon Aamir's arrival and shifted to the other seat without engaging with the paparazzi. In the video, Aamir could be seen wearing a multi-coloured kurta paired with a comfortable dhoti like pant. Meanwhile, Gauri wore a simple white kurta which she paired with blue jeans. This has been among their rare appearances together after the 60-year-old actor confirmed his relationship with her on his birthday. The couple made their first public appearance as a couple at the second Macau International Comedy Festival. They were seen holding hands and posing for pictures. ALSO READ | Vibe: Guru Randhawa collaborates with French Montana for Shanaya Kapoor's music video debut, fans say 'Yeh hui na baat' At the same event, Aamir opened up about his relationship with Gauri and shared that they had met about 25 years ago but lost touch. They then reconnected two years ago. Speaking to the media, Aamir said, 'I was looking for someone I can be calm with, who gives me peace. And there she was.' Aamir Khan has married twice in his life. His first marriage was with Reena Dutta, with whom he has a son Junaid Khan and a daughter Ira Khan. After divorcing Reena, Aamir married for a second time with filmmaker-producer Kiran Rao. They announced their divorce in 2021. They are parents to a son Azaad. On the work front, Aamir Khan is all set to return to the big screen with his film Sitaare Zameen Par. The film, produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions, is directed by RS Prasanna. The film also stars Genelia Deshmukh in the lead role. Sitaare Zameen Par is the official Hindi remake of Spanish film Champion. It is scheduled to release in theatres on June 20.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Yahoo
Fayette Co. deputy gifted treats, flowers by thankful accident victim
A grateful driver who was involved in a crash brought treats and flowers to a deputy who assisted her. Deputy Yeh was on patrol when he witnessed the crash right in front of him. He stopped his patrol car and rushed to help the people involved. The driver later surprised Yeh at the gym just before his shift began. You can watch the crash video below. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Victim shot while trying to run from attempted robbery in northwest Atlanta, police say GA businesses cited for selling alcohol to underage customers Parent turns in 1 of 3 suspects accused of trying to break into vehicles [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Business Journals
02-05-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Mountain View native is headed to Startup World Cup 2025, after winning regional contest
Ping Yeh's company VOCxi was the winner of the Silicon Valley regional Startup World Cup. Yeh and his team will now go on to compete in the finals in San Francisco in October.
