BEAUTIFUL MOTHER'S DAY SONG - YOU RAISE ME UP BY CELTIC WOMAN

Watch this beautiful video of the song You Raise Me Up by Celtic Woman

Lyrics - You Raise Me Up

When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.

There is no life- no life without its hunger;
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
But when you come and I am filled with wonder,
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.

You raise me up: To more than I can be.

MOTHER'S DAY EVENTS IN KUWAIT

Let's look at the various interesting happenings in Kuwait for Mother's Day.

1. Avenues Mall - I did blog about it yesterday. In appreciation of all mothers, there are many booths set up at the Mall displaying perfumes (with good discounts and gifts), Avenues Mall booth with give aways for mothers, balloons for children and an opportunity for children to write out a mother's day message on heart shaped cards, which they will put up. Fantasy World has a nice booth where children can do art work and craft  and write out a beautiful mother's day greeting. All the coloring and craft material and paper will be provided. The celebration will continue until March 24. Timings are from 10am to 10pm. I presume, there would be entertaining activities in the evenings, since the mall would have more people come in during that time. During the weekends, entertaining activities for mothers and children would continue throughout the day.

2. Al Kout Mall - All visiting mothers who come with their children today, will be given flowers and perhaps gifts at the entrance to the Mall. Children can write mother's day message on cards  that will be provided along with colors and it will be put up for everyone to see. Don't forget to visit the area near Zara in the Al Kout Mall, because that's where all the previously handed over children's cards are displayed across the wall. They also have an event coming up on Saturday March 24,  for special needs children - again got to do with Mother's day, near the Fountain at 11am.

Wataniya booth (near Geant) at 360 Mall, offers free mini manicure for mothers

Infunity - 360 Mall

3. 360 Mall - 
Wataniya Booth (near Geant) is offering a free mini manicure for all mothers,  with a nail polish color of her choice, a special mother's day treat for all mothers on Wednesday 21 March and Thursday 22 March., from 5pm to 10pm. 
Taiba Hospital booth located on the ground floor near Fauchon,  is distributing Health magazine and flowers for mothers today. You can also open a file on the spot for free at the Taiba booth. Today is the last day.
Life with Cacao near at the Solar garden, ground level, is giving out complimentary ice cream with cookie today and tomorrow (21 and 22 March).   
Infunity at level 3 is celebrating Mother's day with entertaining activities on Thursday 22 March, from 7pm to 9pm, for parents and children, which will include  stage shows, DJ's, clowns, cartoon characters, face painting, competitions, prizes and gifts. 

4. Want to attend something totally different and exciting on Mother's day this year, why not take your mother to a beautiful event 'Drums of Africa' by Indigo Shadows, on Thursday 22 March, at Dana Ballroom, Holiday Inn Hotel, Salmiyah. It promises to be a fabulous evening with live African music, rhythms and drumming, delicious African food buffet cocktail style, African themed fashion show, Hair show, great stage decor, African mini market and raffles. Timing 7pm to 10pm. Tickets will be 25 KD (VIP front row), 15 KD (for adults and children aged 10 years and above), 7 KD for children under 10 years. For more information contact Lorie Beverly at 99955403 or email lorie@indigoshadows-events.com.

5. Thai Dinner Buffet at Breeze Restaurant, Movenpick Hotel and Resort in Al Bida   There will be a dinner buffet with live Latin and English music by Columbian music band. The charges are 12 KD + 10% service tax. Contact Movenpick at 22253100 for details and reservation.

6. The beautiful Spanish festival continues at the Teatro Restaurant, Hilton Resort and will conclude on Saturday March 24. A Spanish buffet prepared by chefs Alejandro and Eloi, specially flown in to prepare dishes that will delight you with taste of Spain. While you enjoy the dinner, the ambience and decor, two talented musicians will entertain you with live Flamenco music by Jose Urbano Cuesta and Romero Alberto.  Timings are from 7pm to 12 midnight. Charges will be KD.15.500 + 15% service tax. For further information/reservation contact 22256222.

7. How about  a movie? If Visit the Kuwait Cinescape website to select any movie that your family might enjoy together. Some of the interesting movies are : 

        

MOTHERS DAY IN KUWAIT - REFLECTING ON MOTHERLY QUALITIES

March 21 - a very special day for mothers and children being Mother's Day in Kuwait. Here's wishing all the lovely ladies out there a very Happy Mother's Day!

Every mother will always remain a very special person in their children's lives. What kind of relationship does your child share with you or  you share with your mother?  As a mother, what qualities describes you the best or if you are not a mom yet, how would you describe your mother? 

1. Loving 
2. Understanding and patient 
3. Impatient 
4. Good listener
5. Always there
6. Great cook
7. Encouraging
8. Cheerful
9. Serious
10. Strict disciplinarian
11. Adorable
12. Great human being
13. Relentlessly interfering
14. Controlling / Authoritative
15. Demanding
16. Kind and gentle
17. Easy to approach mom / easy to communicate
18. Your children trust you and they confide their fears, sorrows, joys and dreams in you
19. Unable to approach mom / difficult to deal or communciate with 
20. You've always done the best for your children and your children always came first
21. Your children enjoy spending time with you. You are fun to be with

WITH CHOICE COMES CONSEQUENCE

MOVIE AMREEKA BY CHERIEN DABBIS

The movie 'Amreeka' by Cherien Dabbis will be shown at Maidan Cultural Center today, March 20 at 7pm.

Amreeka is a family drama movie laced with heartfelt humor, in which Muna, a single mother leaves the West Bank with Fadi, her teenage son, in hope of a promising future in Illinois, USA, after she gets her green card. For livelihood, Mona prepares falafel burgers as well as hamburgers at the local White Castle. Amreeka is a universal journey into the lives of a family of immigrants and first-generation teenagers caught between their heritage and the new culture in which they now live and the quest for a place to call home. The film stars Nisreen Faour as Muna, and Melkar Muallen plays her 16 year old son, Fadi. The rest of the cast include Hiam Abbass, Alia Shawkat, Yussef Abu-Warda and Joseph Ziegler.

'Amreeka' was written and directed by award winning director, Cherien Dabis who was named on Variety's "Top Ten Filmmakers to Watch". The film went on to win top awards in Dubai, Rotterdam, Cairo, Chicago and Aspen. Dabis received several generous grants in support of the film, including the National Geographic’s All Roads Film Project Seed Grant, the Jerome Foundation’s New York City Media Arts Grant as well as the New York State Council on the Art’s Electronic Media and Film Distribution Grant. The movie is produced by Christina Piovesan and Paul Barkin. 

To know more about the movie and director Cherien Dabbis visit Amreeka movie Facebook page 

Location : Maidan Cultural Center, near Shaab Park

Time : 7pm to 8.30 pm

Charges : Free Admission

Melkar Muallen (left) as Fadi and Nisreen Faour (right) as Muna

MY PHOTOS FOR THE DAY - CHILDREN AT PLAY

 This picture was taken at the Children's play ground in Ahmadi.

VISIT SADU HOUSE AND EXPERIENCE CHAI DHAHA

I am so glad I was able to make a visit to  Sadu House and enjoy the 'Chai Dhaha' yesterday. I did mention in my previous blog that Sadu House promotes traditional Kuwaiti styles of weaving, textile art and skills. And it's some really beautiful work they have displayed.   Sadu House is conducting various classes for ladies and children. In fact, some of the work that is taught in various classes are displayed to give you an idea and feel of what is being taught. Ladies also get together for embroidery work. Classes for ladies include Bedouin Weaving for Beginners and Advanced, Ragoum and Traditional Crafts. They also have interesting classes for children like Traditional doll making, Felt Doll Charm, Woven Basket, Beaded Knotted Bracelet, Fabric beads and Let's Knit. Sounds interesting doesn't it?  I  feel a hobby is a must for everyone. And why not textile design, art and weaving. 

The Chai Dhaha is a very relaxing and pleasant affair which is held every Monday from 10am to 1pm in the courtyard where there is plenty of sunlight.  A little kettle kept on live coal in a large tray,  is placed on every  table where visitors and people can sit around, talk, socialize and have some nice warm black tea. You are also served turkish or arabic coffee in between. Cakes and cookies were provided by Dessert bakery, yesterday. There was also live traditional weaving going on which was interesting to watch. I got to explore the Sadu House and you know, with it's traditional architecture, it's a beautiful historical place that radiates a sense of peace and tranquility. The textile arts and designs and sadu works exhibited look really nice. It's a must visit place, and if you enroll in some textile weaving/design/art classes,  you might discover a hidden artist and new found talent in you. Contact Sadu House to know more about their classes and charges. You can even take a membership for a season, which is 15 KD.

Chai Dhaha at Sadu House : Mondays (only), 10am to 1pm

Sadu House  timings : Saturday to Thursday - 8am to 1pm and 4pm to 8pm

Address : Near Kuwait National Museum, Gulf Road

Visit Sadu House Facebook page

Sadu House website 

Tel : 22432395

Email : info@alsadu.org.kw

Samples of work done at the classes conducted in Sadu House

Beautiful Ragoum Work

Sadu Woven work

Sadu Weaving and Designs

Arrangements for Chai Dhaha

Cakes from Dessert Bakery

Cakes and cookies from Dessert Bakery

Sadu House inner courtyard

MOTHER'S DAY CELEBRATIONS AT AVENUES MALL

Avenues Mall is celebrating Mother's Day which started on March 18 and will continue till Saturday, March 24. As a part of this event, there are many booths with various perfume brands for mothers and visitors to try out. When you purchase a perfume from these booths, there  are special discounts and gifts.  There is a nice booth by Fantasy World,  where your child can draw, color and create a mother's day greeting and it will be displayed at the booth for everyone to see. They also have art, coloring and creative craft activities, children can sit there and do. Mothers can take their children there to have some fun time.  There is also a special booth set up by Avenues Mall  where children can write a Mother's day message and it will be displayed. They are giving out free balloons for children and Mother's day pins for mothers. I went in the afternoon yesterday. But I think if you visit Avenues Mall in the evenings, there would be interesting events  for mothers and children.  Here are some pictures. 

Perfume booths