Thursday, December 17, 2009

ALC Coffee Morning...December 2009


Indonesian cultural richness and diversity
Salaam,
This month's ASEAN Ladies Circle (ALC) Coffee Morning was kindly hosted by Ibu Malinar Wiranata-atmadja, wife of the Indonesian Ambassador to Iran. Held this morning at Wisma Indonesia, it was well-attended by ALC members as well as the three patrons - the trailing spouses. Being the last gathering for the year, it was also occasioned to bid farewell to Madam Sarapee, wife of the Thai Ambassador, who will be leaving Tehran upon completion of their tenure in Iran.
The highlight of the morning were demonstrations presented by the host herself, on how to prepare and make two Indonesian specialties..."Gado Gado Gulung" and "Sate Rumput." A very interesting program and an excellent presentation indeed. After sampling the dishes which were also served in the menu, I must congratulate Ibu Malinar and her team and very grateful to them for voluntarily and kindly sharing with us another rich, authentic and palatable Indonesian cuisines.
The morning gathering also saw admission and introduction of several new members, some light entertainments and followed by the usual ASEAN tradition and Indonesian hospitality - savouring the assortment and diversity of Indonesian appetizers, dishes, and sweets.
Wassalam.
finery and elaborate

our gracious and charming host...

ALC members and the host ...

the trailing spouses...

the MC...

the ALC President's speech...

and the host's welcome remark...

introductory note from new ALC member...
from the Philippines...

from Malaysia...

and from Indonesia

gift for the birthday birds too...

preparation of Indonesian specialty...Gado Gado Gulung...

cabbages, carrots, cucumbers, spinach, potato and stringbeans...

and the final roll...

demonstrating the making of "Sate Rumput"

savoury and welldone...

a Thai song for Khun Sarapee...

and a farewell bouquet...

Indonesian hospitality...

and my platter...yummy!!

"Nasi Goreng Dried Beef"

"Sate Rumput"

Gratin...

Prawn Wasabi... Indonesian style

the host's special ice cream and chocolate cake...marvellous

entertaining her guests...

charming ladies...posing with their ice creams

our great entertainer and vocalist...

with our deepest thanks and appreciation
...to the host
(Photography by Hjh Norsinawaty, Canon Powershot G11)

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