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In addition to the videos of the fireworks I posted about earlier, Cajie a photographer posted some great shots of the fireworks display in his flickr page which you can see [Here]

Update: Here is another link to photos taken by Bu Yousef. My favorite one is below. [Link]

I love these old videos. [YouTube]

via boingboing

I thought Brett Jordan had finished scanning and uploading pictures his parents took when they were in Kuwait back in the 60s but I just noticed that he is still adding new pictures to his Flickr account. Check them out [Here]

There were around 30 to 40 Ferrari’s at Marina Crescent today as part of the “Italian Day”. I counted one Enzo, one GTO, three 458’s, two Scuderia’s, a 355, around three 599’s, maybe around ten 430’s and a bunch of others. There was also a section of Italian bikes and Lamborghini’s as well.

The Choowy Goowy restaurant is currently open this week at 52 Degrees with a small menu as a pre-soft launch kind of thing. They will be closing again next week before opening up once again but with a fully featured menu but for now you can pass by and get a taste of some of their dishes. I just got back from Bahrain today so I still haven’t had the chance to pass by but Fahad did and he loved the food. They’re open after 5:30PM and you can check out their current trial menu [Here]

Brett Jordan is still scanning and uploading pictures of Kuwait from the early 60s. So far he has uploaded over 100 pictures and he’s still uploading. What I like about his collection of photos other than the fact they’re being scanned in super high resolution revealing some amazing details but also the fact some of them show Kuwait in a way I hadn’t seen it before.

He’s got some really great stuff there, the three pictures here are just some of the new one’s he’s uploaded. Here is the link to his collection [Link]

The luxurious car show Concours d’Elegance is going to be held for the second time in Kuwait early next month. Like last year, it going to be an important and prestigious event that will attract people from both inside and outside Kuwait.

What is the Concours d’Elegance?
Concours is a French word meaning competition. The concept of Concours originates in 17th C. France when aristocrats used to choose their best horse carriages to parade around parks of Paris during the summer week ends and holidays. Later these traditions changed to automobiles from the 20th C. Concours today have strict regulations and cars are inspected by qualified judges. Trophy winners are carefully chosen. Each year there are numerous events which take place across the world, many of which are world famous, including Villa d’Este in Italy, Goodwood in UK, and Pebble Beach in USA. The Kuwait Concours d’Elegance is rapidly becoming a fixture in this international programme, able to attract some of the world’s rarest and exotic motorcars.

Date
February 2nd to the 6th 2011
10:00AM – 10:00PM

Location
Marina Mall interior, Marina Crescent and Marina Lawn.

This looks like it’s going to be one hell of a show. The Ahmadi Music Group & Orchestra will be presenting one of the most famous and exciting choral works ever performed in Kuwait with a large orchestra of 40 musicians… Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana.

Location: Boy Scout Association Theatre, Beirut Street, Hawalli, Opposite Centre Point.
Time: All shows start at 7pm

Dates & Prices:
Tuesday 18 January, 2011 – Preview night for students KD4
Wednesday 19 January, 2011 – Gala, Black Tie followed by buffet, KD10
Thursday 20 January, 2011 – Adults KD8, Students/Children KD4
Friday 21 January, 2011 – Adults KD8, Students/Children KD4

Secure your invitations in advance to avoid disappointment by calling 66184192 or sending an email to [email protected]
For more information visit the Ahmadi Music Group website [Here]

Thanks Ridwan

Four years ago I posted asking what you guys were going to do with the KD200 the government was giving everyone. Today I read the government is giving every Kuwaiti KD1000. That’s a bigger chunk of change so what are your plans for the thousand dinars?

Update: I just realized something. KD1000 x 1.12 million Kuwaitis = KD1,120,000,000 which = $3,964,601,780 which = the same price it cost to build Disneyland Paris. We could have had… Disneyland Kuwait!

The blog Cyrographics took the video above of this SUV burning in the middle of the road. Not sure how a car suddenly bursts into flames but it seems to be a common occurrence. The picture below is of whats left of the car. More pictures and details available [Here]

I hadn’t noticed this before but there is a huge mural covering the graveyard wall in Kuwait City right after JW Marriott hotel. The mural depicts life in Kuwait in the past. I recorded the whole thing on video which you can watch above. [YouTube]

Found these two picture on Flickr which were taken in Kuwait back in the early 60’s. They’re both by the same person (Brett Jordan) who I guess was working in Kuwait back then. The pictures were taken by the parents of Brett Jordan who digitized the shots and uploaded them to his Flickr account. I liked the car shot above because of the colors while the one below I liked because Kuwait looked so quiet and calm compared to today. Check out the originals [Here] and [Here]

Sawah has been open for around a year now but I only finally managed to pass by this past weekend. When I want to have Lebanese I usually have Leila but since I’m practically having Leila everyday I decided to try something new. Sawah is located in the Avenues right next to Napket and the place doesn’t look like your average Lebanese restaurant which is what always grabbed my attention.

I ordered tabbouleh and taouk and both dishes turned out pretty good with the tabbouleh being the best of the two. Actually their tabbouleh is currently in a tie with the tabbouleh at Al Mayas as my favorite in Kuwait. What I mostly liked about the place though is the look and feel. As I mentioned earlier Sawah doesn’t look like an average Lebanese restaurant, from the furniture to the cutlery, they have their own unique look.

The only negative thing I would say based on my short experience is that I thought the price of the taouk dish at KD4.250 was a bit on the expensive side for just two skewers and a bit of french fires. Other than that though the food was good, the service very friendly and the design of the place very interesting. I would definitely go back.

K’s Path (Animal Friends) are having a cool Christmas event for animal lovers. I’m going to take Geo my dog (pictured above) and have him meet Santa.

Join us on Friday at the K’S PATH shelter and sanctuary in Wafra.

When: December 24th 2010
Time: 1pm to 4pm

– Socialize with fellow animal lovers and bring your dog
– Bring a gift to the animals. We suggest a value of 10 – 20KD.

Suggested Donation list:
– Large size paper towel rolls for large dispensers
– Betadine
– Clorox
– Whiskas cat food (dry and can)
– Purina dry dog food
– Pedigree canned dog food
– Toys
– Rawhides
– Small size dog collars

A Christmas gift to an animal in need will not be forgotten.

Bring your dog for a photo with Santa (5KD)*

*Dogs must behave well around other dogs and must kept on leash and under control at all times.

Spotted this “small” miniature golf setup in the Basement of Discovery Mall. I’m guessing its for kids but it’s strange no one has built a proper miniature golf course in Kuwait. I guess it probably has to do with the weather…