Julian Won!

Yesterday, Julian won the first prize in the first ever talent competition he took part in. He beat 25 other contestants in the 6 to 12 year-old category. His performance of Der kliene Wandersmann and Greensleeves impressed the judges enough to give him the top prize - he won RM200 and a flask - in the hotly contested competition.

In reality, it was supposed to be a fun Talent Quest, organised by The Sun and the USJ Residents' Association. After all the theme was "Fun with The Sun". That did not stop some of the kids coming really prepared, with make up and costumes and well-rehearsed moves. There was a "strip-tease" by a young girl (don't get cheeky: she had leotard underneath) and also a lip-sync rendition of a rock number by a rock-star wannabe - long haired wig and all.

Contestants had to provide their own instruments. Mummy did not bring the keyboard and had to return with it after the registration. In fact, Julian was the last to register, arriving about an hour after the event officially started. The person at the registration table even had to get permission from her superior to get Julian's name in.

Good thing the Talent Quest was the second event, right after the treasure hunt. Rain came midway through the talentime, but that did not dampen the spirit of those present, including Lee Hwa Beng, State Assemblyman for Subang, who also gave away the prizes to the winners.