The biggest event for me, at least until half of this year has ended. This year's Amway Malaysia National Convention was its largest ever and undeniably the most successful one. The company is also celebrating its 30th anniversary of operations in Malaysia. The theme name for this year's event was "Built To Last".

43,000 people in the background...

Stage dance

When Life Gets Better...

At least 43,000 people from several countries in the region, namely Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Indonesia gathered at National Stadium Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur as early as 4.00pm. Even before the show began, thousands of people were already seen queuing to enter the stadium. The event started at around 6.00 in the evening and ended at around 12.30 midnight.

Malaysian Idol Daniel Lee...

Duet Idols

First Idol Jaclyn Victor

The event began with performances by local artistes such as Malaysian Idols Jaclyn and Daniel, troupe dancing and cultural performances. Despite the slight drizzle, the participants watched and listened intently and cheered along to emcee Maziah Harun's shouts of "Amway".

White Giant Balloon

Red Balloon seen on big TV

By 6.30pm sharp, the event officially began with all participants doing the cheer - "Mexican Wave", followed by a parade (something like the Olympic Games opening parade), and then the arrival of VVIPs on Cardilac vehicles. When the song Rasa Sayang was sung, the atmosphere was electrifying with everyone singing their hearts out. Two large balloons bearing the company's logo were also tossed around the stadium.

Opening Parade...on vehicle

Hovering in the air gracefully

The excitement did not stop here. The crowd were even more amazed when a female dancer was seen hovering in the air for about 15 minutes with the help of a floating giant balloon.

To be continued...(See above for Part II)