No Photo, Yes Tomato.

I've had just enough time to...   shoot a "No Photos" sign

Taken in a Shanghai food exhibition :D

I said “no photo” 

You said “yes tomato” 

I said “no film” 

You said “yes firm” 

I wrote it in black & white 

You said its blue & black 

I said “its Chinese” 

You said “No Italian” 

I look at you 

You look back at me 

I smile sadly 

You smile back 

I put down my sign 

You put down your camera 

The world is alright

These are the celebrity chefs they asked us not to shoot, ain't you glad I did! :D

Lets Hug the UNITED BUDDY BEARS – Part III

I've had just enough time to...  ask for Peace.

Taken in Kuala Lumpur of the Einstein Bear

The Einstein Bear

“Peace cannot be kept by force.   It can only be achieved by understanding.”  - Albert Einstein

Give Peace A Chance

If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.”  - Mother Teresa

From Neighbour to Neighbour.

Lets Hug the UNITED BUDDY BEARS – Part II

I've had just enough time to...   see the smiles the Buddy Bears bring.

Taken when the Buddy were in Kuala Lumpur lifting up their arms.

Art and Culture

Each Buddy Bear shows the individual design created by different artists on behalf of their native countries. The international artists’ different styles are joined together in one work of art, spreading zest for Life. The diverse design of the Buddy Bears – always typical for the respective countries – enables the visitor to experience a journey around the globe.

Aid for Children

Buddy Bears activities and aid for children in need have formed an inseparable unit. To date, around E1,800,000 (Aug 2011) have been raised through donations and auctions in aid of UNICEF and local children’s relief organizations. 

Lets Hug the UNITED BUDDY BEARS - Part I

I've had just enough time to...   hug a Buddy Bear.

Taken when the Buddy Bears visited Kuala Lumpur.

147 Buddy Bears dropped into Kuala Lumpur from 08th December 2011 until the 15th February 2012 bringing a lot of colours and joy and their message of living in peace and harmony. Below is their messge -

The BUDDY BEARS’ MESSAGE:

“WE HAVE TO GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER BETTER……it makes us understand one another better, trust each other more, and live together more peacefully.”

Under this motor the UNITED BUDDY BEARS promote living together in peace and harmony on their global tour. About 140 Buddy Bears (each 2 m tall) represent as many countries recognized by the United Nations. Since the first exhibition in Berlin 2002, more than 25 million visitors world-wide have been able to admire the United Buddy Bears.

The Message

The Buddy Bears stand together “hand in hand”, symbolizing the future vision of a peaceful world. Each Bear stands for the people of different countries and their culture, yet not for political systems.