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12 March 2008
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ADV: Even Malaysians Can Be Irish On St Patrick's Day
Everyone wanna be Irish on St Patrick's Day.
Even if you're just a poor clueless little Malaysian.
St Patrick's Day on the 17th March is a holiday originating from Ireland, where the Irish feasts all day long to commemorate the death of their heroic patron saint. Legend has it that good ol' St Pat banished the snakes from Ireland and into the sea, thereby saving Ireland from certain doom.
Not much is known about the snakes after they've been banished into the sea.
But I'm pretty sure those snakes swam across the ocean into Malaysia, where they eventually grow up to become Petaling Street vendors.
No wonder they always try to rip people off!
Still, it was funny how last time when St Patrick caught snakes he was regarded as a hero.
Nowadays if we try to "catch snake" during working hours, we get scolded by our bosses.
Ridiculous.
Anyway, I was invited by the good guys at Guinness for the media launch of their St Patrick's Day celebrations in KL. With good food, good company and freeflow of Guinness Draught offered all night long, of course I jumped at the opportunity lah!
The event was to kick-start a month-long celebration of all things Irish and Guinness. After enjoying such immense popularity worldwide, Ireland's favourite black beer is bringing the spirit of St Patrick's Day to Malaysia.
And I think it's fair that they bring St Patrick's Day to us. After all, we gave them like... Chinese New Year?
The evening was cheery and jovial despite it being a media event. We were served not just Guinness Draught, but a nice selection of sushis, nachos and quiches as well. Truly international!
Even the Guinness Draught served that evening was unique. The ice-cold beer was poured into the glass, then placed on a special surger unit to create "the perfect pint" - black at the bottom, and a creamy layer of froth on top.
Halfway through the celebrations, a bunch of dancers came out wearing some outrageous hats with famous buildings on them, to signify how St Patrick's Day is celebrated internationally.
Sorry lah, but the last time I had to wear something like that on my head was when my teacher punished me in primary school.
Fortunately, the real part of entertainment that evening came later, when Emmanuel Stroobant from AFC's Chef In Black showcased his culinary skills in front of the live audience.
The celebrity chef was tasked with coming up with a dish using Guinness as its key ingredient. It was really quite amazing to watch how he did it. I thought the guy is simply gonna pour Guinness on a rack of lamb and just say, "Nah, that's your dinner!"
But no.
He smoked it.
He iced it.
He ground it.
Chef Emmanuel's cooking demonstration sure beats me trying to cook Maggi.
In the end, the chef came out with Guinness-flavoured ice cream, and what can only be described as Smoked Guinness Lamb. It was really quite special.
I mean, if you asked me how to make Smoked Guinness Lamb, I'll probably just get a lamb, feed it some Guinness, stuff a bunch of cigarettes in its mouth and say, "Nah, your Smoked Guinness Lamb"
The good news is, throughout the whole of March only, everyone can enjoy these good Guinness infused cuisine at participating outlets throughout KL.
Bossa Nova at Parkroyal, Bulldog, Delaney's, Jarrod & Rawlins, Nikko Hotel and Sevenatenine will all be serving their own Guinness-inspired creations specially for St Patrick's Day.
In the meantime, see if you've got the luck of an Irish by playing the game at guinness.com.my
There's phat prizes to be won if you're one of the top three scorers: a Dell Inspiron laptop, a Canon Ixus digital camera and an Apple iPod Touch. That's some pretty flash prizes just for playing such a simple game.
The celebration in Malaysia will culminate with the main event - the Guinness St Patrick's Festival this Saturday, 15th March at Plaza Mont'Kiara.
There'll be some serious entertainment going on from 5pm onwards. Not forgetting of course - loads of beer, a slice of the Irish culture, and the magic of the Chef in Black himself.
If you love to party, there's no reason not to be at Plaza Mont'Kiara this Saturday.
It's the next best thing to celebrating St Patrick's Day in Ireland itself. ;)
:: Posted by Kenny at 5:23 AM | Link | Facebook It
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56 Comments:
HAHAHAH...finally...FIdo Dido is first.
Thanks be to my family, friends, fans...love you all.
Btw, nice post Kenny.
Posted by: Fido Dido at 12 March 2008 5:31 AM | Link to comment
WHERE IS THE IRISH BIG BEER MUG !!!??
Posted by: Nicevil at 12 March 2008 5:31 AM | Link to comment
Sorry ah...forgot Madam Sprite...thank you also baby...yum
Posted by: Fido Dido at 12 March 2008 5:33 AM | Link to comment
wow, u haven sleep ar?
Posted by: ?!?! at 12 March 2008 6:16 AM | Link to comment
wow he blogs this early?
Posted by: locomoto at 12 March 2008 6:47 AM | Link to comment
St. Patrick's is so big in Malaysia?!
it's not even that happening in Northern Ireland! ;P
Posted by: Jay Low at 12 March 2008 7:05 AM | Link to comment
so ure ditching the nuffnang pajama party for this?
Posted by: o.o at 12 March 2008 7:27 AM | Link to comment
Hey kenny, has anyone ever told you how disgusting and kinky you sound while judging malaysian dreamgirl? What's with the sex pot and high sex appeal and everything? Those girls are there to be models not sluts. Aren't you supposed to be there presenting we, normal unpro people in the fashion and modelling industry but im not sure how many of us think the way you do. You totally make yourself sound like an extreme sex deprived child.
You being on a show like that is definitely a no no but as a blogger you are awesome.
Posted by: brenda at 12 March 2008 7:40 AM | Link to comment
March 15th must be super 'ong'. Nuffnang oso party on that day hahahaha.....
Dilemma!
Ken
Empowering Youth
Posted by: Ken at 12 March 2008 7:49 AM | Link to comment
Looks fun.
Posted by: The Horny Bitch at 12 March 2008 8:39 AM | Link to comment
WHOA! DID U GET DRUNK????
Posted by: HORNY ANG MOH at 12 March 2008 8:41 AM | Link to comment
I think the comments about Malaysian Dreamgirl is a bit harsh. It's just his honest opinions what?
Although people may not like it, but you have to respect his right to say it. After all, he's one of the judges, not us.
Ken
Empowering Youth
Posted by: Ken at 12 March 2008 8:54 AM | Link to comment
What a cool way to celebrate St Patrick's Day!
Posted by: windwalker at 12 March 2008 8:59 AM | Link to comment
it sounds fun!more to hear from kennysia
Posted by: tw at 12 March 2008 9:40 AM | Link to comment
Ahahhhah...i always thought St. Patrick Day was a festival where people go to church.....and do all those catholic stuff to remember St.Patrick! Never thought that a saint would be associated with beer :)
Posted by: Stanley at 12 March 2008 9:59 AM | Link to comment
whoa kenny...nice pictures...u actually look quite good with the tall head on haha
Posted by: lyn at 12 March 2008 10:15 AM | Link to comment
use guinness to cook??i wish to try out too
Posted by: rawpotato at 12 March 2008 10:23 AM | Link to comment
nice hat~~!!
Posted by: Eric at 12 March 2008 10:49 AM | Link to comment
Absolutely CORNY! I despise it when people celebrate something they have no clue about! LAME LAME!
Posted by: u suck at 12 March 2008 11:30 AM | Link to comment
i guess on the 15th you will appear at the pajamaz party and then disappear to mont kiara for a few drinks to celebrate the rest of the night!!
well, at least that's what I"LL DO!!
Posted by: TBG at 12 March 2008 12:05 PM | Link to comment
lucky little kenny. party all the time.
Posted by: ojibala at 12 March 2008 12:38 PM | Link to comment
if want to play that game, need to be over 21 years old.......so sad, i am still consider under age
Posted by: ojibala at 12 March 2008 12:44 PM | Link to comment
when will be st kenny's day???
Posted by: st mark at 12 March 2008 1:30 PM | Link to comment
St Kenny's Day is the day when he belanja all of us , Guiness.. hahahaha
Posted by: Bernsy at 12 March 2008 1:36 PM | Link to comment
mr kenny sia, how did you get famous?
Posted by: Laura at 12 March 2008 1:59 PM | Link to comment
i'm going for sunburst this sat :P
Posted by: hansem at 12 March 2008 2:14 PM | Link to comment
I still have no idea what to do with that stupid hat they gave us... haha
Posted by: eyeris at 12 March 2008 2:50 PM | Link to comment
i'm off to Dublin this weekend for St patrick's day! woohoo!!
Posted by: ront at 12 March 2008 4:19 PM | Link to comment
Kenny, u actually look thinner wif that hat on..
Posted by: Yoo at 12 March 2008 5:42 PM | Link to comment
whoa.. stroobant used to be my dad's friend's chef years ago.
Posted by: Sarah Lee at 12 March 2008 6:25 PM | Link to comment
I am currently in Dublin, Ireland. And we always have a parade on St. Patrick's Day which is fantastic! Everybody will be wearing green or green items with them. Green is the Irish colour!
Posted by: ashley at 12 March 2008 7:09 PM | Link to comment
Kenny, you actually look really good in the hat!
Posted by: Lin-lynn at 12 March 2008 9:06 PM | Link to comment
Do you actually like Guinness? I tried it once and never again. I think it's a bit of an acquired taste.
P.S. You're getting some flak on your Malaysian Dreamgirl debut. Ouch. ;)
Posted by: d at 12 March 2008 10:47 PM | Link to comment
HAHHAh!
Kenny's version of Smoked Guinness Lamb!
Posted by: Lynn at 12 March 2008 10:55 PM | Link to comment
Didn't the bartender drew a shamrock on the foam as the finishing touch? That will complete the full Irish Guinness experience.
Posted by: mrbherng at 12 March 2008 11:36 PM | Link to comment
Damn it, Kenny, you made me laugh out fucking in the middle of the night, 1am!!!!
"Mak cik in Pasar"
"It's NOT a fucking compliment!!!"
"It's not creative, it's UGLY!!!"
"Welcome to Zouk!"
"Ipoh White Coffee lor!"
Fuck it, man, you're so fucking mean to those girls... and I like it!!!
Damn man.... fucking hilarious.
Posted by: Et. at 13 March 2008 12:55 AM | Link to comment
And you yourself can't help laughing out loud when you say that "Ipoh white coffee lor" thingy. Damn man... I know you're doing all this for us.
Posted by: Et. at 13 March 2008 12:57 AM | Link to comment
Kenny.. there's a shuai ge in your event's first photo.. lol where there r many ppl and there's this one tall, cool guy.. and yeah, im not referring to your photo =P lol tis is way too random.. j/k man
Posted by: Ann at 13 March 2008 1:04 AM | Link to comment
I have a St Pat's hat from last year JUST like the ones you're wearing, except mine says St Patrick's Party 2007. ^_^ Month Long celebrations... wow... good luck!
Posted by: Bell at 13 March 2008 3:11 AM | Link to comment
hey kenny,jz saw u on china press !
cheers ^^
Posted by: WATEVER at 13 March 2008 9:58 AM | Link to comment
mmm.... looks n sounds like guinness paid u to do a write up about them aye...
Posted by: kevin at 13 March 2008 12:40 PM | Link to comment
kenny when ru comin to ireland? come bunk at my place heehee
Posted by: babyborneo at 13 March 2008 8:41 PM | Link to comment
saw your chinapress story. good.
Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 13 March 2008 8:57 PM | Link to comment
How about some preserved dried mango to go with the fags???
Posted by: Bananarella at 13 March 2008 9:09 PM | Link to comment
No green Guinness?
Posted by: pmc at 13 March 2008 9:41 PM | Link to comment
omg, kenny ur closer look photo, complexion just so nice nice nice @_@llllllllll
jealous me.. keke
Posted by: ViaN at 13 March 2008 11:01 PM | Link to comment
thought you would have something better to blog these days..
Posted by: JeSSie at 14 March 2008 12:03 AM | Link to comment
Kenny,
You make a right little leprechaun! I swear I've seen one just like you running around a field in Ireland. Nice one! If it wasn't for the free Guinness,though, would you even cover St.Pat's day? And what's on in Kuching for the "Green Day"?
Posted by: irishinkuching at 14 March 2008 12:23 AM | Link to comment
Kenny, i understand there's a fine line to tread between quasi-witted journalism and a billboard advert. Care to guess which camp you fall into?
Posted by: HottieTiff at 14 March 2008 3:53 AM | Link to comment
HottieTiff, all blog entries where the title says "ADV" is an indication that kennysia.com is taking a commercial break. :)
"ADV" stands for "advertorial". It's what pay the bills.
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at 14 March 2008
4:24 AM | Link to comment
oh i c! silly me.. Pretty long advert if you ask me.
Posted by: HottieTiff at 14 March 2008 5:58 PM | Link to comment
hmmm. poser la all dis malaysian people. makes me ashamed of myself for being a malaysian.
Posted by: wannakomen at 15 March 2008 6:21 PM | Link to comment
yea..i agree with you. malaysians are poser. espacially the 'malay' sian. always wana be hip hop la bt dunno hw 2 speak english.
Posted by: no name 1 at 15 March 2008 6:27 PM | Link to comment
Too bad, on the 15th I got a date with Nuffnang.
Posted by: Simon Seow at 16 March 2008 6:41 PM | Link to comment
The event looks fun and even there is a chef to cook and let people try food.
Posted by: David Chew at 18 March 2008 4:06 AM | Link to comment
Yay, I just witnessed the famous St' Patrick's Day parade in Dublin!!! Woohoo!!! =)
Posted by: ashley at 18 March 2008 8:43 AM | Link to comment
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