A few weeks ago Phillip and I attended his company’s 25th year anniversary party in one of the five-star hotel in Petaling Jaya.
As soon as we arrived at the hotel, we were ushered into the foyer. The moment we stepped into the foyer I felt lost. It was as if we were transported back into time, like to the period between the 16th and 18th century. Almost everyone was dressed up in fanciful garb and some with special head gear on too, except the few who perhaps were too shy to adorn themselves with such costumes. I could see camera flashes going off here and there and some exclamations of “ho-ho, wah-wah, ha-ha” every now and then as we continued to walk into the big foyer.
As I had never been to Phillip’s company dinner, I didn’t know anyone there. When I asked Phillip if he could recognise people he knew, I could see that he was trying hard to do so. However, a few minutes later Phillip was able to identify his colleagues dressed up like Lawrence of Arabia, Captain Hook, Queen Elizabeth and Richard the Lion Heart. Immediately, I whisked out my camera and asked to have some photos taken with them. I was also happy to meet ‘Flintstone’, which is one of my favourite cartoon characters. I have to confess I could not take my eyes off the brilliant stones and gems from the crown of the Queen. Everyone looked magnificent except the very ordinary ones like us. Well, if I were given the task to be the judge to select the best dressed costume for that night, I would give everyone who were dressed up the first price.
Well, the entertainment that night was great and fun. The MC did a great job getting everyone excited and participating in the games. There was a stand-up comedian – a ‘mat salleh’ – belting out his version of Malay, Chinese and Indian songs.
Before the night ended, I was tempted to ask the ‘Prince’ who was sitting besides Phillip, why he did not choose to be the King instead as there was no king there that night.
