ENO Eco Educational Tours, Adventures And Events 2

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011
& BEST WISHES

FROM ENO MALAYSIA





2010 A REVIEW

CAMERON HIGHLAND




Venue for the EARTH CARE CONFERENCE



Dr Hans Lavender listening to the presentation by participants.



Participants from Iran.


EARTH CARE CAMPAIGN. Life Link Director, Dr Hans
Lavender was in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia for the
International Conference for Life Link Teachers




Participants from India


Yummy....Dr Hans tasting the Iranian cookies.



ENO Teachers with Mr Basri and Mr Roslee from ENO Malaysia.




Our accommodation in Cameron Highland. There are many hotels,
apartments and guest houses to choose which are affordable.


Bharat Tea Plantation. Indonesian teachers were on short tour.




Plucking the tea leaves. Everyone can do this.


KUALA SEPETANG, MALAYSIA



The path through the mangrove forest



Chalets for rental and other facilities available at the Eco park.
Enjoy your stay here.


Mangrove Eco Park in Kuala Sepetang operated by The Forestry
Department.

Mangrove Information Centre

ENO nursery in Kuala Gula, Malaysia

The Tree Top Walk


Mr Basri and Pak Ismail from Indonesia at Sungai Sedim
Recreational Forest


Educational Visit By Malaysian ENO teachers and
ENO Asia Coordinator to Slovenia.

Darinka's school OSNOVNA SOLA. This wonderful teacher has
done a lot for ENO Malaysia. She helped to raise fund for tree
planting in Malaysia. She is also active promoting ENO. Bravo !!


A workshop and briefing on recent activities by both parties.


ENO nurture awareness on the importance to serve the earth
and caring for the environment at early age to make the earth
a better place for living. Kids love ENO because the activities
are fun.


Anita ENO Slovenia was the MC for the welcoming and award giving
ceremony.


This is what children do best... singing. They sang songs from
Malaysia, Africa and Slovenia. What amazed us was they sang
perfectly in Malaysian language. The song titled "Burung Kakak
Tua". They also help to promote global unity through their singing.



Mr Roslee congratulating the Mayor for the Award



The Superwomen of ENO Slovenia, Liliana and Brianka.



Yes to ENO.



ENO Unites Us



Action speaks for itself.


Finally we managed to plant a maple tree to commemorate ENO
Tree planting Day. A memorable day for the Malaysian and
Slovenian teachers and students.



NORTHERN SUMATRA

Reception and Information office, Lake Toba Resort Hotel.
The building itself is the attraction to this resort, Batak
architecture. Batak is the largest tribe in this province, mostly
Batak Toba.

The ferry to Samosir island. It is situated in the middle of the lake
and most visited. One can wonder around and admire the beauty
of the landscape and the architecture of the traditional Batak houses.



TREE PLANTING IN MEDAN INDONESIA


Involvement of the community and school children is a big
success to ENO Indonesia. More than 200 trees were planted
during our visit.


Togetherness



NORTH SUMATRA ENO SILVER AWARD TO THE BUPATI OF
DELI SERDANG. ( Provincial Officer )

CONGRATULATIONS ! Bapak Drs H. Amri Tambunan.



Welcoming Dance by the dancers.




ENO Silver medal Award to the Bupati Drs H. Amri Tambunan
in recognition on his effort to support greenery and on his mission
to make Deli Serdang a green province.




ENO Asia Delegates.


NORTHERN MALAYSIA CAVE EXPLORATION AND RIVER TREKKING

Rafting along the river to the point where everyone had to
proceed with the trekking activity.


River trekking. The route to the cave. Adventures and a new
experience foe the younger ENO members.



Cave exploration, teacher and students.

Cave exploration.

ENO Tree Planting Day in Slovenia was broadcast on the Slovenian
Television. It helps to promote ENO. within a month more than
100 schools joined ENO. Thanks to the superwomen of ENO in
Slovenia, Liliana, Darinka and Brianka ( Slovenian coordinator )

ENO Eco Educational Tours, Adventures and Events

Feel free to contact us if you are interested. We are free during
these time of the year, mid March, end of May, mid September,
mid November and December.

ENO Slovenia Teachers In Malaysia.


ENO teachers from Slovenia, Liliana and Anita were in Malaysia
attending " The Earth Care Campaign 2010" last November.


Ready for the boat ride to ENO Malaysia planting ground.
The 20 minutes ride into the mangrove forest is the playground
for monkeys, various species of birds and otters.

Erawan National Park Attraction, Thailand

The waterfall so what do you think ?



Erawan National Park which is about 45 minutes van ride from
Kancanaburi. You will love this place. The waterfall is just amazing.


One of the clean river in Kancanaburi. If you have heard about
The Bridge of The River Kwai so this is the place you might want
to visit. Historical and peaceful. There are many restaurants and
hotels along the river. This is my favourite. You know why... just
by looking at the photo.


Floating market in Thailand.



Kayaking in Krabi : Ao Talen is one of the best place for
kayaking in Thailand. There was perfectly ecosystem of
mangrove forest. The highlight of the Ao Talen is kayaking
through to the waters way and get in to the secret
lagoon and canyon. During the tour on the mangrove
forest you will see plenty of wildlife includes birds’ reptiles
and mammals such as Sea Eagles, Brow winged kingfisher,
Sea monkey, fiddler crabs in the muddy shallow waters.
Its plentiful of wildlife here includes birds reptiles and mammals.


Sea kayak. Yes.. this is what we are here for.
We paddle through the beautiful canyons of the
mangrove forest and secret lagoon of Ao Thalen.


Island hopping trip. We boarded the long tail boat
because it was much more fun and we just want
to enjoy the ride. I recommend this island hopping
trip and it is cheap.


I just love this photo.



Krabi eco adventure. This beautiful town is
situated by the river. It is suitable for vacationers
and nature lovers to explore the beautiful
scenery of the islands and the mangrove along
the coastal area. I am sure you will enjoy and
admire the scenery as much as I do.


ENO Conference Joenssu, Finland

Tour to Kolli Ski Resort. A beautiful place.
We have the opportunity to experience different
type of weather. We are used to sunny and rainy
days in Malaysia.


Forest Day is the most interesting activity
during the conference. Every body was excited
to be in group of new friends and learn about
about forest in Finland, how they are logged and preserved.


ENO Makes Us One. In ENO one gets to share
ideas and views on environment.
More importantly learn about other cultures and
making friends from various parts of the world.


The Malaysian participants in ENO conference
held in Joenssu, Finland. Kalaimani, Somjud, Fazrel,
Khairul, Roslee and Ramesh. Mr Kalaimani is the
coordinator for Asia. Our mission is to promote
100 million trees campaign by 2017.

The Tree Planting And Water Monitoring in North Sumatera Indonesia

-Malaysia ENO Team and Indonesia ENO Team-
November 2010.


Strong supporters of ENO programme in Medan. The Principals,
Ibu Irnawati, Ibu Dewi Sri and Drs Irfan.


Teachers of SMPN 16 Medan were among those interested to join
ENO activities in future.


The Water Monitoring Kits.


More action.. activity in progress with teachers taking turn
to do water monitoring.


Water monitoring at the nearby river. Mr Roslee observing
the activity.


Peace Is Green!!!


Teachers with their water monitoring kits.





The Tree Planting.



ENO Malaysia with Students and teacher of SMPN16 Medan North Sumatera.


Mr Basri ENO Malaysia IT Officer also helped to promote
water monitoring activity in Medan, North Sumatera.

Tuty Marmiaty ENO Indonesia Coordinator.


Collaborative effort by ENO Indonesia and ENO Malaysia teachers.


More trees planted to support the 100 million tree campaign by 2017.


Mr Roslee - Question and Answer.


Mr Roslee facilitated the Slot on ENO in Europe and their recent
visit to schools in Slovenia.


Lets do it!! - Ibu Tuty Marmiaty


Ibu Tuty Marmiaty, ENO Indonesia Coordinator elaborates
on the ENO website and ENO Malaysia Blog. She is actively
promoting ENO Programmes to schools in North Sumatera.


Teachers and students who participated in the workshop.



Mr Roslee briefing the educational visit programmes to
the principal of SMA13 and SMA16 Medan, North Sumatera.


Serve The World Save The Earth!!!
Hijau - Green - Zainal Abidin

Happy New Year Hijrah!!!

Maal Hijrah
1432Hijrah



Awal Muharram, the start of the Muslim year, is based on the date of the Hijrah (or Hijra) meaning "migration", of Prophet Muhammad (sallallahhu alaihi wassalam) from Makkah to Medinah, in year 622 on the command and guidance of God, through His Angel Gabriel.

During the 13 years from the first revelation of Islam and its subsequent propagation, the Muslim community in Makkah had been subjected to severe tortures, enslavement, humiliations and persecution by the mostly anti-Muslims Quraish groups.



The Hijrah was in fact a great strategical move to a place where the populace wholeheartedly accepted Muhammad’s (s.a.w) prophet-hood and embraced Islam, and they were bent to defend and fight for the religion.

In fact, after several years, Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) and his followers were able to return to Makkah where they forgave their enemies, and within a century of his death, Islam had spread to all parts of the world.

MAAL HIJRAH AND USHERING
IN OF AWAL MUHARRAM (THE NEW YEAR)



In Islam, a new day starts in the evening upon sunset and not after midnight.
So, just before sunset on the last day of Zulhijjah, Muslims will read a special prayer (doa) after the evening Asar rites or prayers, to seek God’s forgiveness for sins committed during the year, and repentance for misdeeds.

And then after sunset ( it being a new year - Awal Muharram), Muslims will say another prayer (doa) immediately after Maghrib (dusk) rites or prayers, seeking God’s guidance and help towards a better spiritual and physical life in the new year.



Maal Hijrah is also a time to reflect and review the past year and make new resolutions for the year. It is a time to check personal progress and to find ways to make oneself a better person.

This is because the concept of Maal Hijrah in Islam, besides the physical migration, also means a migration or paradigm shift of the mind and attitude, a concept somewhat rejuvenated and made popular by Stephen Covey.



Islam had initiated a paradigm shift in the minds of the uncivilised and pagan-worshipping Arabs to the simplicity and logic of the Islamic faith. And when they understood Islam, they embraced the religion in droves.

History too has shown that the early Muslims rekindled a sense of positive culture and values in humankind which later led to the Renaissance of Europe and eventually led to the enhancement of man’s knowledge in all fields in the modern world.

In essence, Maal Hijrah demands a migration of the mind, body, soul and attitude from bad to good and from good to excellent, always improving and bettering oneself and society.

MAAL HIJRAH CELEBRATIONS



In Malaysia, as part of the nation-wide celebrations to commemorate Awal Muharram and Maal Hijrah, special events are normally organized by the state government and religious agencies.

These programs help foster and renew commitments to the Islamic pursuit of knowledge, tolerance and understanding for the betterment of society and humankind in general.

Usually in the morning, in the state capital a public rally is held at the community hall, graced by HRH the Sultan and attended by the Menteri Besar and other dignitaries.

There will be a "ceramah" or "tazkirah" (religious lectures), nashid (religious songs) sang by choir groups, and also individual recitations of the Holy Quran. The highlight of the Maal Hijrah event will be the presentation of awards to recipients – both Muslims and non-Muslims – who excel in various fields of endeavors and who have made valuable contributions to the community at large.

And in the ensuing weeks of Muharram, we will find folks undertaking "gotong-royong" or joint community work, to clean up their environments, for instance. There will be many public forums on religious and social issues.

In the mosques and suraus we will find congregations doing "qiamullail" programs (full night and day religious camp) to better themselves as righteous Muslims.

In homes, there will also be reading of the Holy Quran, "tahlil" and special prayers of thanks to God. The songs of Marhaban sung by the populace of Medinah when they welcomed the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) during his Hijrah, and the Salawat (praises to the prophet) are regularly heard throughout the day, as appreciation and gratitude to the Prophet (s.a.w) for his steadfastness in the face of adversities to disseminate the words and command of God to the world.

Muslims believe in the whole chain of prophets and messengers of God, from Adam to many others including Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Job, Moses, Aaron, David, Solomon, Elias, Jonah, John the Baptist, and Jesus (peace be upon them all), and ending with Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w).

Islam teaches that Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) was the last Prophet and Messenger of God and was assigned for the whole of humankind throughout the world, not just for a specific race, tribe or period of time.

SPECIAL DAY IN THE MONTH OF MUHARRAM



Besides the Maal Hijrah celebration, the 10th day of Muharram is also a special day for Muslims.
On this day, many events were recorded in the history of the prophets of Islam, such as the birth of Prophet Adam (alaihi salam) and the birth and subsequent rise to heaven of Prophet Jesus (alaihi salam). To the Shiite Muslims, it is a day to remember the death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussin (r.a) who was killed by the Muawiyahs.

On this special day in Malaysia, Muslims will cook a special porridge known as the Ashura Porridge ("Bubur Asyura" in Malay) for distribution mainly to the poor and needy.

This porridge is actually concocted and prepared from a mish-mash of ingredients and the outcome is a very delightful and tasty dish. It might taste unfamiliar to a first timer but it gets more delicious with more eating!

Besides rice, which is the main ingredient, other items that add special flavor to the porridge include meat, fish, chicken, vegetables and spices of all sorts, with the final outcome that looks reddish-yellow in color.

In Kedah, this Bubur Asyura is normally cooked in big pots at the mosques and surau’s (mussollahs) in a joint community effort by the residents, and each household will get a helping of the porridge. The poor, orphans and vagrants are specially invited to come and they are given generous portions of this porridge, being a special day in Islam.

It is said that the recipe for this porridge was established during the time of Prophet Noah (alaihi salam) who made the porridge from the many ingredients available then, and gave it to those in need.

Also on this day pious Muslims will fast from dawn to sunset, it being one of the auspicious days in the month. Muslims on this day will also increase their spending for the family and give generous donations to the poor, and at the same time praying for God’s benevolence for their good deeds.

"Islam" is Arabic for "submission" and in the religious context means complete submission to the will of God.

And so Maal Hijrah and Awal Muharram is a time for a Muslim to find ways to better submit himself to the will of God, by changing and improving the mind, and to undergo a resolute paradigm shift to be a better person.

On a bigger scale, Maal Hijrah means Muslims should strive to be a better group of people and better leaders of men.

It also means that Muslims should start to lead exemplary lives for others to follow, making the world a peaceful place to live. The word "Islam" itself is in fact derived from the Arabic word meaning "peace".



Well, to all Muslims,

"Have a Healthy, Successful, Prosperous and Peaceful year".
As always, from us ... Ayiee69 and Roslee...



Solawat!!!

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