Celebrating Celebration: Madonna’s Greatest Hits
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Celebrating Celebration: Madonna’s Greatest Hits

When I found out Sunway Echo Media’s theme this month was “Celebration”, the first thing I thought of was Madonna’s 2009 greatest hits album, also titled, “Celebration”. The album consists of 38 songs, spanning her career since signing onto Warner Bros. Records in 1982. Other than the usage of the same word, of course, Madonna’s music tends to be a frequent feature of house parties, clubs, and other high-energy celebrations.

Onzz Malaysian Urban Brands: Footwear
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Onzz Malaysian Urban Brands: Footwear

In the wise words of Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City, “when one door closes, a shoebox opens.” Whether it’s for retail therapy, collecting the latest designs of your favourite brands or just buying footwear that is comfortable for your feet, shoes have always been an integral part of our lives. They are the finishing touch to every outfit and, depending on what your choice is, they might just bring a whole new dimension to your final look. In this month’s edition of Onzz Malaysian Brands, we bring you the latest and hottest local footwear labels to discover and love. 

Beer and Skittles: Wimbledon 2022 Highlights
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Beer and Skittles: Wimbledon 2022 Highlights

Wimbledon Championship is known as the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament. It is one of the four major Grand Slam tennis tournaments alongside the French Open, Australia Open and US Open. Wimbledon, is the only tournament that is played on grass surface and takes place at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London. It is also the only Grand Slam that does not conduct matches at night. The tradition of this championship includes a strict all-white dress code for competitors and royal patronage. Strawberry and cream is also one of the most consumed confectionery during the two week long matches. 

Past to Present: Food and Its Connection to Celebration
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Past to Present: Food and Its Connection to Celebration

Food has always been an important part of our lives. Not only do we consume food every day (second breakfast, anyone?), it is also featured prominently in festivities and celebrations. Besides filling us up, why do we celebrate with food? The reason is simple. It’s because food brings us closer. It unites us. Sharing a meal over a dinner table can give us a shared point of relevance. It doesn’t even strictly need to be sharing the same food. Food gives us a reason to occupy the same space at the same time, an example being a cafeteria at lunch break. Therefore, food, and the need to eat to survive, has bound us together. We bring different food along wherever we go depending on the occasion, such as in picnics, and we are keen to try out different foods while on vacation. Food is highly appreciated and integrated into our lifestyles, and all it takes is a simple search on YouTube to pull up numerous recipes and tutorials. It is not uncommon nowadays to see social media feeds peppered with restaurant or café  recommendations, and there have been many blogs dedicated to reviewing good food. And it isn’t only while we’re living that food is important. The importance of food has been prevalent in our lives since childhood, and it remains relevant throughout our lives. Even in death, the importance of food carries into our afterlife. As National Geographic puts it, “Consider the cultures that leave delicacies graveside to let the departed know they are not forgotten.”