Special Christmas Celebration at Subang Jaya Book Exchange Programme, Community Hall USJ2.

Last Sunday we attended the last book exchange of the year. This round, it's extra special.  

The Organiser had work hard and arranged for special programme this round. It's a small Christmas cum New Year Celebration

Those regulars contributed food. Some are store bought while some are home made.

 Cakes, cookies, bread, muffins, fruits and drinks ...all also got.

Mamarazzi really fell in love with these Nyonya Kuihs. It was so DELICIOUS. Paiseh to say, Mamarazzi even "tapau-ed" some home. *kiasu. bikin malu betul*

These ginger bread man and Christmas Trees really made Mamarazzi feel like wanna dig a hole and hide. Why? Coz it was baked by a young boy. 

Aiyo...so young already know how to bake. A young chap some more leh. If ask Mamarazzi to bake sure it would end up in the bin.

Mmm....yum yum

These mushroom are like Magic Mushroom. Kejap ada, kejap habis. Very delicious. Made using Jamie Oliver's recipe by one of the regulars. Even, Mamarazzi who doesn't like cheese ate 3-4 pieces of these.

Of course, it's not makan-makan only. There must also be "food" for the bookworms. The book exchange was still ongoing. 

These are just some of the books. There are plenty more yet to be taken out.

This photo is taken from SJBEP Facebook. Uncle James is busy sorting out the new books.

 

Apart from the makan-makan, there was Story Time too. Uncle James recounted to us the lovely tale of Pinocchio. He tells it well. Very funny.

Why am I smiling like a cat who had swallowed a canary?

Coz of these! Goodies bags and gifts.

Goodies bags for the kids and gifts for the adults.

The adults had Quiz and those who answered correctly would receive a gift...at least that was the plan.

It didn't go as planned. Instead, everyone and anyone who knows the answer would just shout out the answer.It was really fun! Laughter everywhere!

There was a Jie Jie who also answered a question for the adult though she was still a kid. Terror! So clever!

Guess what...I got TWO goodies bags instead of one.

 

Mamarazzi got two gifts and adopted a book home. Now, it's sitting under our Christmas Tree waiting for Boxing Day.

Mamarazzi brought home these book. The books are a bit worn out but it was well loved. 

Everyone in the community respected books. Books are handled with care and much love. Damaged books are still loved and not destroyed.

In fact, Mamarazzi overheard one of the regulars offered to bring a damaged book home to repair before returning it to the Exchange.

Mamarazzi also brought home a book written by her friend, the late S.H. Tan. He was the inspiration for many aspiring journalist back then. He encouraged many youngster to write through Malaysian Post back in the 90s.

Anyone interested to go for the next book exchange? Am not sure next year what date will the book exchange be but do follow them at https://www.facebook.com/sjusjbep .

In case you are wondering how this SJBEP works, here is the explanation :-

The Subang Jaya Book Exchange Programme is a community project by a group of residents from Subang Jaya & USJ for all book lovers and avid readers in our community.

How do you participate?

1) Bring a book to donate.
2) Choose a book to bring home.

You give, you take. Everyone reads!

We are doing this
1) to exchange and share books we have read and thus, getting to know the people living in our own community.
2) to promote the reading habit among the Subang Jaya folks, young and old.

No need to be shy. Although it says among Subang Jaya and USJ folks, but avid readers from everywhere is welcomed. It's a very relaxed and charming community. Hope to see you there next year!

Address :

Community Hall
USJ2

Jalan USJ 2/4S

(some where behind the houses opposite SUMMIT USJ)