Day 6: Project Grease 'Lighting'

This project was brought to us by girls from Raffles Girls School. This project is about turning oil to soap which can be used after it has been filtered correctly. We attended the Project Grease workshop before this project in return, trying to experience how soap making process is. For our convenience, readymade bar soap is out there for our use.

We shared this experience with the villagers, Pewanis, hoping that this knowledge could lead to some growth in their business and revenue. We hoped it will be widely recognised and introduced to other villagers too. The soap has been clinically "revised” with its ingredient.

This soap making may be a trade for a learning experience that some of us might not even forget about.

About 10 housewives were actively involved in soap making. Overall, they enjoyed the entire process. They were grateful to us to teach them in gaining some learning experience.

Day 6: Paint the Children's World

After yesterday's long hours of sketching on the mural wall, all of us especially myself were anticipating today to paint and finish the mural wall. However, the world crashed down on us after our hearty breakfast! Our hopes were dashed due to certain unforeseen circumstances.

Nevertheless, we still carry out our plan to draw the design into 2 separate walls.

Sijie in action, drawing the coconut tree

Interaction with the kids there!! They were very friendly and cute!!

The theme of the mural design was meant to gave an outlook of Setiu Terrenganu. Though it was an exhaustive day to finish the mural painting, it was a worthwhile experience for all of us to contribute our part to the school. The mural painting gave the school a vibrant look. We were glad that the students are happy and kept chanting, 'cantik' which means beautiful.


The tough part is here. We had a difficult time washing away the paints and clean the dirty brushes. We also have to clear up the rubbish and the stains to keep the school clean.


Upcoming for Project Orion's next mission....

Signing off,

May Lwin