Malta Quench AXN Big Challenge 2009

Belly dancers in typical belly dance costume of bra top over a skirt took to the floor at the Malta Quench AXN Big Challenge held at Highstreet concourse of 1 Utama shopping centre.

Showing off their movements of the hips and abdomen along with the waiving of hands and drawing in and up the stomach, these amazing dancers received big round of applause from the crowd of shoppers.

The event was to promote Malta Quench which is a non-alcoholic malt drink and produced by Guinness Anchor Berhad (GAB).

The main attraction was the abseiling which proved a big challenge for many brave souls who overcame their fear by sliding down the rope in controlled environment from level three to ground level at Highstreet concourse of 1 Utama shopping centre.

The other attractions were the belly dance and rock band performance.

 

Belly dancing hmm... When I saw it , I thought it was beautiful and a little sexy.


A belly dancer waving arms and shaking body.


A belly dancer with her bends, twists and twirls.


Belly dancers showing a variety of beautiful dance styles that draw the crowd.

The amazing belly dancers gyrating to the music with sensuous movements of hips and abdomen.


Belly dancers: (From left) Diane, Branny Teo and Hannah from Belly Fusion


The belly dancing and rock band performance that draw a large crowd of shoppers.


A participant of the Malta Quench AXN Big Challenge abseiling down a rope under controlled conditions from the third level to the ground level at the Highstreet concourse of 1 Utama shopping centre.


The abseiling challenge watched by crowd of shoppers at 1 Utama shopping centre.


An abseiling participant hooked high in the air.

Easy does it.

A lady participant has no difficulty abseiling down on her own to waiting assistants.


These two lady participants of the abseiling challenge said they have no fear of heights.


Rock band Estranged and vocalist Rich Gimbang (third from left) dances to the music.

Rock band Estranged vocalist Rich Gimbang singing into a microphone on stage.


While the rock band Estranged rocks on stage, a participant abseils down a rope across the stage.


Rock band Estranged lead singer Rich (third from left) posing with fans.

One of the game activities at the Malta Quench AXN Big Challenge event.


A sales promoter carrying a 'rocket bag' offers free sampling of Malta Quench malt beverage to shoppers at 1 Utama shopping centre.

"Hey! Thank you for the cup of Malta Quench", said this lady.


A couple trying out the free sampling of Malta Quench malt beverage.


Spotted these two ladies, Dania (left) and Claudine who both said they like the Malta Quench taste which has a cola flavour.


The Highstreet concourse of 1 Utama shopping centre where the Malta Quench AXN Big Challenge was held.


Red Crescent Volunteer Aid Detachment (VAD) members, Petaling Jaya branch on duty at the Malta Quench AXN Big Challenge: (From left) Nicholaz Phang, Joshue Ong and Amirah Aidura.

 

First Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2009

The 1st Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta was held from 19th – 22nd March 2009 in a launch field near the MeCD building at Precinct 2, Putrajaya.

It was a breathtaking sight for thousands of first time visitors who watched the hot air balloons of various color, shape and size lifting off from the launch field.

The blue sky weather provided the best opportunity for photographers to snap photos and visitors to watch the hot air balloons in flight.

Breathtaking sight of hot air balloons in flight.


The hot air balloon in flight is from Malaysia. It gets the biggest round of applause from the visitors during lift-off.


A hot air balloon flying over Putrajaya.

Another balloon lifting off from launch field.


This hot air balloon is from Netherlands.


A balloon in flight


Watch out! Its over your head.


Once airborne, the breeze will carry the hot air balloons over.


The hot air balloon from Belgium lifting off from the launch field.


Flying high over Putrajaya skyline.


In a matter of seconds the hot air balloons are high up in the sky. They are able to fly to extremely high altitudes.


A pair of balloons ready for lift-off.


Visitors thronged the launch field and walked among the tethered balloons.


The clown shaped balloon is from Belgium.


Modern hot air balloons are usually made of light-weight and strong synthetic fabrics.


A fan is used initally to inflate the balloon.


The mouth of the balloon bag.


The balloons all can be seen up close.


A gas burner is used to inflate the balloon bag to make the air inside hot.


Final inflation: Firing the gas burner to complete inflation. Raising the air temperature inside the balloon makes it hot and lighter than the surrounding air. The inflated balloon is lifted by hot air.


Watching the hot-air balloon bag partially inflated with cold air from a fan.


The gas burner is used for final inflation.


The balloon bag is filled with hot air and is now ready for lift-off.


The balloon lifting-off from the launch field.


The hot air balloon in flight under a clear blue sky.


The elephant head-shaped balloon is from Belgium.


Special shaped balloons come alive. The Nestle cup shaped balloon is from New Zealand.


The elephant-shaped balloon flickered against the evening sky when it was inflated by the burner


The balloons flicker like light bulbs against an evening sky


Hot air balloon shaped as a peacock.


A powered paraglider (paramotor pilot) in flight.


Kite-flying activity was held concurrently at a nearby field.


The booth that sells attractive kites of every color, shape and size.


A car booth with the Honda Stream 1.8 i-VTEC RS-Z which is priced OTR RM156K++ (with insurance).


The management team of Dermtek and its partners at the booth promoting Nicogel - a cigarette alternative and Recharge - an instant energy booster by just rubbing the gel into hands. Director of Dermtek Sdn Bhd Carliff R. Carleel (in red t-shirt and cap) is standing fifth from left.