Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Little Picassos Competition



Little Picassos Competition When? December 2 | Event? Drawing competition | Venue? Al A’ali Mall

This month kids can unleash their inner artist by participating in the Little Picassos drawing competition and depicting their impression of Bahrain.


Encourage the kids to take up a hobby that allows them to express their thoughts with colours by joining the contest at Al A’ali Shopping Complex this month. Did you know that Picasso himself was trained by his father at the young age of seven to draw? This year your child could discover his or her artistic brilliance with this successful annual competition.

‘I love Bahrain’ is the theme this time around, which was put together to promote important issues of acceptance and peace — in light of the recent events that took place here in the Kingdom.

“The event aims to educate children on the importance of a unified Bahrain along with helping them showcase what they love most about this beautiful multicultural country,” says Mahin Al Wazzan, business manager of International Advertising Agency (IAA).

IAA has been planning the competition for eight months now and are expecting around 1,000 participants. All those wishing to take part can pre-register for BD1 or sign in on the day of the event for BD1.5, in both cases there is a registration form to be filled out. There are three different age categories your child can enter into; below seven years-old, seven to 12 years-old, and finally 13-18 years-old.

A panel of well-respected artists such as Ella Prakash, Rashid Al Oraifi, Khalid Al Muharraqi, and Jaffar Al Oraibi will serve as the judges and pick the winner. “They will be looking for the drawing that conveys the theme in the best way possible and displays the utmost creativity among the participants. Criteria such as originality, creativity, theme interpretation and artistic quality are considered,” adds Mahin.

All of the artworks will be showcased to the public at the mall in an art exhibition running throughout the competition, and the winners from each category will be selected on the last day of the competition. The winners will each receive a prize — in previous years the competitions’ prizes have included TVs, DVD players, airline and theme park tickets — and this year Mahin emphasises that they have more exciting rewards in stores for the little ones.

Other entertainment will also take place during the week including face and henna painting, educational games, balloon twisters and clowns.

Mahin expresses that Little Picassos have been well received in the past, “Participants and parents love the event as it’s great value for money. Entrants get the whole competition kit which includes a T-shirt, colouring sets, meal vouchers, brochures and other goodies. What makes parents even more interested is that there is a specific theme each year that tackles issues that are significant to what is going on in Bahrain. We’ve dealt with themes about using seatbelts, conserving the environment, saving electricity and water, and staying healthy,” says Mahin.

Call 37 770-368 or visit www.facebook.com/littlepicassosbh.

Bahrain Je t'aime - It's Francetastic!


We are pleased to announce that the previously postponed French Week 2011 has now been scheduled to take place from 16 –22 November 2011, featuring a fantastic range of dynamic and exciting events happening across the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The French Week 2011 is being held under the patronage of Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, President of the Bahraini Royal Equestrian and Races Capacity Team Leader and Royal Chairman of the Board of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, and is being organised by the Bahraini-French Business Club(CAFB) and the French Embassy in conjunction with the Alliance Francaise de Bahrein.

We are also happy to announce that leading businesswoman and CAFB Director of Business Development, Miss Betsy B. Mathieson has kindly accepted the role of President of the French Week 2011 Committee.
The third edition of this spectacular event promises to be even bigger and better than ever before!
Why not take in the delights of exquisite French cuisine or even learn how to prepare your very own impressive dish? Be entertained by famous international magicians, the Bel Canto Gourmet Opera, the French Folk dancers of La Bourree, fantastic Swing and Jazz bands, and much, much more!
Browse through the French Week art, photography and tapestry exhibitions being held in art galleries throughout the island, or perhaps catch a popular French film with the opportunity to soiree with some of the stars of the screen.

There is also a great range of fun sporting events to participate in or simply laze away an afternoon as a spectator. Gourmet golf, French classic petanque, horse racing, city walks and much more.
Carrefour and some leading supermarkets will be providing plenty of offers, promotions and displays of typical French fare for you to enjoy as well as a raffle to win a French classic, a Peugeot car.
Own a business? There are lots of exciting networking opportunities for collaboration between French and Bahraini businesses.

Your favourite Mall will be participating with French products and special offers for shoppers.
For lovers of all things French and for those new to the culture, the CAFB French Week 2011 promises to be Francetastic!
More information please visit their website http://www.frenchweek.net/home.html

Saturday, November 05, 2011

Heya-Beya Festival Bahrain


Perhaps you noticed from streets or markets, people selling a small basket of grass. It's part of Bahrain tradition on the evening of Eid Al Adha, kids will bring grass planted in basket to the shore and cast it into the sea.

They called as celebration of Heya-Beya Celebration. The tradition consider as the first lesson of sacrifice in the life of Bahraini children. By tradition each children days before Eid have to plant Heya-Beya, but nowadays, a ready made Heya-Beya available in the market.

Saturday, October 15, 2011

PLAY - A Hands on Activity Center


My daughter just played there yesterday and she had lots of fun. It is a good place to play and be creative at the same time. I have read further from their website and they have classes also and other features.

Here is the information about this indoor activity center.
PLAY is a hands-on activity center designed to meet the needs of children at every stage of their creative and educational development. PLAY is the brainchild of local Bahraini Sama Yateem, a mother herself and a licensed educator. Ms. Yateem was frustrated with the lack of indoor play areas that encourage creative play and set about to design her own center based on impressions she had gathered from various children’s museums and play centers in the US. “Studies show that play serves an important role in the emotional development of children so it is crucial that children are given the opportunity to express themselves in different ways,” Ms. Yateem explains.
At a chance meeting on a play date with her two kids, Sama Yateem met Jann Flusche whom she later enlisted as her Business Manager. “Jann and I were on exactly the same page from day one and her support has been instrumental in getting the project up and rolling.” Together, the two mothers spent many hours researching various play facilities and brainstorming ideas to bring PLAY to life.
Just visit their website PLAY for more information. It is located at 1st Floor Seef Mall new extension, near to Fire of Brazil restaurant.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011

The 20th Bahrain International Music Festival

Music lovers should aware of incoming international event this month. There is no website about the program only below ad I got from ministry of Culture.

Monday, August 15, 2011

I Love My Number (Number Portability in Bahrain)


Do you love your phone number? Do you want to keep them with you when you change the operator? Now, you can keep your number forever with you even when you change the telecom operator.

The Number Portability service just launched in Bahrain and it is covering mobile & fixed line number.

Here is the link to the program I Love My Number website to know more about the service

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Bahrain Cost of Living Rank #157


Mercer's 2011 Cost of Living Survey put Bahrain in rank #157. The survey covers 214 cities across five continents and measures the comparative cost of over 200 items in each location, including housing, transport, food, clothing, household goods and entertainment.

Here is some of the list combining from multiple places in middle east, asia, europe, etc

Tokyo, Japan (2)
Singapore (8)
Hong Kond, Cina (9)
London, UK (17)
Paris, France (27)
New York, USA (32)
Abu Dhabi, UAE (67)
Jakarta, Indonesia (69)
Los Angeles, USA (77)
Dubai, UAE (81)
New Delhi, India (85)
Bangkok, Thailand (88)
Mumbai, India (95)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (104)
Riyadh, Saudi (135)
Manama, Bahrain (157)
Kuwait (159)
Doha, Qatar (164)
Bangalore, India (180)
Muscat, Oman (184)
Jeddah, Saudi (185)
Karachi (214)

Friday, July 15, 2011

Gazilion Bubble Show

We just attended one of never seen show ever, Gazilion Bubble Show. The show is part of Bahrain Summer Festival.

I would like to express how impress I am with the show. It's an amazing show not only kids but also for all parents. The show for sure will bring you back to your childhood dream.

With the help of good choices of music and also the light technology, it's combining between individual show and theater action involving kids audience.

At the end of the show, everyone will be thrill with thousands of bubbles reaching you to every corner of the show hall and the show of laser light.

For everyone in Bahrain, do not miss the chance to see the show.

Here is the link to see more information about Gazillion Bubble Show

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

New Bahrain Map Monument at Tubli


For old comers I am sure that everyone knows about Bahrain Map Monument. Many used it as a landmark for giving directions. It is located outside Mc Donald store in Tubli at the corner of the traffic signal.

It was demolished once when the government made Tubli Flyover project and now it is there again but offcourse with new look.

It is smaller then previous one but look more modern. It is standing in the corner of traffic signal for the traffic come from Isa Town heading Salmaniya.

I will upload the picture once is available. This time I am not sure it can become the landmark once more.

Monday, June 13, 2011

English Classified Website in Bahrain


Do you want to sell your household or car or any other items? Or maybe you want to buy second hand items but you cannot find any online classified in English.

I know two online classified in Bahrain that will be useful to answer the above question

1. Expatriates.com - Well known website among expatriates in Bahrain for selling or buying second hand items, mostly furniture and car. The website build globally, so you can find also sub URL for other country beside Bahrain. Here is the link for Bahrain.

2. Dubizzle.com - This website is new, I found from Time Out Bahrain. When I check, it looks so promising. So kindly check out this website or put your ad here if you want to sell your items. Here is the link for Bahrain.

Friday, June 10, 2011

Show for Kids in Bahrain Summer 2011




Bahrain Summer already update their website. Since I have kids, here are some of the event that I think it is good for kids

1. Barney's Space Adventure
2. Fan Yang Bubble Show
3. Alice in Wornderland

But nevertheless, do not forget to check the other attractions also from their website Bahrain Summer.

Geant 10th Anniversary



Today is the last day of Geant 10th Anniversary. A lot of fun for the past two weeks with all crazy people from around bahrain trying to get the best offer ever.

I could say that Geant Anniversary is one the most waiting event every year in Geant, specially those who seek the best offer on LCD TV :).

Actually I should put the whole flier in my blog, it is good to have a track to be compare for next year.

Anyway, if you don't want to miss next year offer you could join electronic alert from their Geant Website.

Thursday, June 09, 2011

Bahrain Summer 2011


Bahrain Summer 2011 will come soon with all family fun events. I saw Barney & Friends again will be coming to Bahrain.

The website Bahrain Summer 2011 still said it is under construction. The date of event is from 1 July till 31 July 2011.

Keep visiting their website to get the latest information.

Thursday, June 02, 2011

New Indonesian Embassy Office in Bilad Al Qadeem


Note: The Indonesian Embassy Office has moved to new address, please see the following post


Since Indonesian Councular office in Bahrain now changed to Embassy, the office changed to new location in Bilad Al Qadeem.

Here is the full address of the new location:

KBRI MANAMA / INDONESIAN EMBASSY, MANAMA

Sunday, April 24, 2011