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There was a time when I wondered about our National Museum.  Where it is, what's in there, etc.  You see, most countries that I have been to have a national museum that is really well designed, well thought of, and contains great items, etc.  Say for example, the National Museum of South Korea which is a multi-story structure and contains antique items, archaeological finds, and other items that tell about the history of Korea.  And every day, guests and tourist flock there.  Which shows that people are willing to pay for a well-maintained, educational and informative museum .        The "Tree of Life" is the centerpiece of the main lobby  that welcomes guests to the museum    So imagine my delight when finally, we have a world-class National Museum that we can be proud of, and not just one, but four types that feature different themes:   Our National Museum is actually a complex consisting of The Nat...

Want to greet the Year of the Rat with a bang?   Edsa Shangri-la, with its annual Chinese New Year treat brings you the 14th Spring Film Festival and other activities that you can enjoy with your family and friends.  Make it a shopping and festivities destination this week, and hit more birds with one stone.    Beginning today, January 19, 2020, the festivities open with a Chinese Painting Exhibit and movie screening at 3:00 at the Cinema 4 at the Red Carpet.   This year's Spring Film Festival features 6 movies that are of different genres. The Schedule Is As Follows: DATE                       TIME                         FILM January 19              3:00 pm                        Our Shining Days (Sunday)    ...

Various items ready for grilling, there are also ready to eat side dishes like cucumber salad and steamed corn If the holiday fun is still not over yet for you and you're still feeling in the mood to celebrate with family or friends, just come over to Yakikai, the latest 'yakiniku' fusion restaurant that has joined the yakiniku craze in the metro and have your fill of their mouthwatering eat-all-you-can meals, for very, very low OPENING prices until January 31, 2020 .      Freshly sliced meat over fresh lettuce ready for grilling. Their meat is of good quality and well-prepped . But before that, let us first discuss what 'yakiniku' means.  Yakiniku means grilled meat, a Japanese term that loosely refers to grilled meat type of cooking.  So be ready with your grilling skills when you are given the meat, shrimp, fish and what-have-you by the servers.  It is going to be a challenge to those who prefer to just dig in when served food, but for t...

Ambiance :  Stepping inside Le Fleur Cafe is virtually like stepping inside a forest of flowers that give guests a refreshing and relaxing feeling.    Flowers cascade from up the ceiling like an inverted garden, in colors that are vibrant and alive.   Aside from the attractive hanging flowers, ornamental plants are also tastefully arranged around the cafe, completing the elegance and stylish appeal of the interiors.   One can tell that the design inside was very well thought of.    Around the walls are inspiring messages that encourage people to think positively while sipping and savoring the aroma of their favorite coffee, tea or what-have-you.  Whatever state you are in upon getting inside, you will surely be a changed individual after reading the inspiring and encouraging messages around you.  During quite hours, it's great to simply just take in the words of wisdom around you and contemplate on them.   ...