A Window of Brunswick

Weekend Reflections

The window display of Thai restaurant on Brunswick

At the front's display of Thai restaurant on Brunswick Street. They show Khon Masks which I really like it. This beautiful Khon masks comprise part of the costume of performers of the classical dance-drama of Thailand called " Mask Play " A Khon performance involves singing, dancing, acting, acrobatics, and music. The singing is accomplished by an offstage chorus which also recites the narrative and dialogues. The majority of actors are-unable to do this because of the masks they wear. Some forms of the masked-play, probably older forms, did not use singing. Stories for the drama are based exclusively on the Ramakien, the Thai version of an Indian epic. 

Traditionally, performers in the masked-play were men only; men played all the female roles. Supposedly, this had to do with the fact that the masked-play was performed inside the court exclusively. Actors must start training at an early age. The early stages of training are akin to gymnastic training. Although at times much muscular exertion is required, the dancing is still very graceful and expressive. Actors must learn the gesture language of the dance. Certain hand gestures and body movements indicate different emotions or responses. In recent times, changes have occurred and women are now playing the female parts.

And if you are interested to see the play, please click this link : Mask Play

My world

Causeway Lane

Causeway Lane (also known as The Causeway) is a street in Melbourne, Victoria. It is a short, quiet and narrow openlaneway, running between Bourke Street Mall and Little Collins Street between Elizabeth Street and Swanston Street in the central business district of Melbourne.

Located in the heart of the shopping precinct, the Causeway is currently flanked by some small boutique shops, indoor and outdoor cafes and sushi bars.

The lane is notable for the heritage listed former Union Bank a tall curved palazzo styled building constructed in the 1920s which has a mezzanine entrance at the corner of the lane. The building is now occupied by Laurent, an upmarket French patisserie.

Breakfast at Carlton

Carlton is one of Melbourne suburb well know for its " Little Italy " precinct on Lygon Street. If you come to Melbourne and love Italian food. This is the place !

See the link if you have a plan for Italian food on Lygon street

Best Lunch

I guess he has a best lunch ! ....what is your best lunch ?

Music from alleyway

While I was walking in China town, I heard Chinese music from one of the restaurants in this alleyway. Sound's inviting !!! 

Link : Dining in China Town

enjoy the morning tea

MoVida Next Door ( Spanish tapas bar ) in the brightly graffiti clad alley of Hosier lane

the brightly graffiti clad alley of Hosier lane in Melbourne's CBD.

Footscray Market is a fresh produce and seafood market, catering particularly to the various ethnicities and local restaurants. Another large market in Footscray is Little Saigon, which opened in 1992 to cater to the growing Asian population

Most of restaurant open today