The City & Fiddler On The Roof
Yesterday we went down to the city to watch Fiddler On The Roof. We wanted to drive down but on the 2nd thought, since it was a beautiful day we decided to take the train down. The train fare through & fro on weekend is $2.50.
Also on this Sunday, there was a special steam engine train ride. This is an annual affair for the steam engine club to raise fund for the maintainence of the steam engines.
Federation square was packed with activities and we did not stop over for a look.
Sunday, the 25th of June marked the 150th anniversary of the State Parliament officially opened exactly 150 years ago. The parliament was opened to public and entry was free. Visit Wu Ching's blog to read more.
And the annual sales was on, too. Bargains everywhere.
We went to Chilli Padi for lunch and it was disappointing. The fried Koay Teow was cold and not delicious. It was $13 and it was not worth it. Curry Laksa was passable at $9. No photos of the food as I do not want to spoil your breakfast, lunch or dinner. The service was slow and it took us 45 minutes to get our lunch even the place was not packed. Wasted time!
Topol was fantastic. The music was superb accompanied by a well conducted orchestra. Topol got a standing ovation for his performance. I would strongly recommend anyone wanting to see it to go for it. Photograhy or any recording were not allowed.
I have seen the movie many times and I alway love the songs. One particular song that always stick in my mind is " If I were a rich Man". The lyrics are funny and I guess I do sometime ask God that question.
My niece, Tania, was at the show, too. She volunteered to drive us home.
It was a good and blessed day.
St. Kilda Road
Also on this Sunday, there was a special steam engine train ride. This is an annual affair for the steam engine club to raise fund for the maintainence of the steam engines.
Steam Engine Train
The train ride into the city was pleasant and smooth. I was surprised the city was packed with people. Normally it is very quiet.
Federation square was packed with activities and we did not stop over for a look.
Sunday, the 25th of June marked the 150th anniversary of the State Parliament officially opened exactly 150 years ago. The parliament was opened to public and entry was free. Visit Wu Ching's blog to read more.
And the annual sales was on, too. Bargains everywhere.
We went to Chilli Padi for lunch and it was disappointing. The fried Koay Teow was cold and not delicious. It was $13 and it was not worth it. Curry Laksa was passable at $9. No photos of the food as I do not want to spoil your breakfast, lunch or dinner. The service was slow and it took us 45 minutes to get our lunch even the place was not packed. Wasted time!
Buskers
We then strolled the city as we made our way the The Royal Majesty Theatre for the " Fiddler On The Roof" show. There was a large crowd and show was packed and completely sold out. Maureen & I enjoyed the show thoroughly.
"Fiddler on the Roof follows the journey of a family that has its traditional life turned upside down when the modern world starts to impact on life in their idyllic village. Its comedy and passion are infectious and the show offers audiences of all ages a theatrical experience that will be cherished for a lifetime.
Timeless classics such as If I Were a Rich Man, Matchmaker, Tradition and Sunrise, Sunset, combined with Jerome Robbins' masterful choreography, have honoured this production with a multitude of awards including nine Tony Awards (New York) and Olivier Awards (London) for Best Musical, Best Score and Lyrics, Best Book and Best Actor. Topol also won a Golden Globe Award and Oscar nomination for his appearance in the film of Fiddler on the Roof."
I have seen the movie many times and I alway love the songs. One particular song that always stick in my mind is " If I were a rich Man". The lyrics are funny and I guess I do sometime ask God that question.
If I were a Rich Man
[TEVYE]
"Dear God, you made many, many poor people.
I realize, of course, that it's no shame to be poor.
But it's no great honor either!
So, what would have been so terrible if I had a small fortune?"
If I were a rich man,
Ya ha deedle deedle, bubba bubba deedle deedle dum.
All day long I'd biddy biddy bum.
If I were a wealthy man.
I wouldn't have to work hard.
Ya ha deedle deedle, bubba bubba deedle deedle dum.
If I were a biddy biddy rich,
Yidle-diddle-didle-didle man.
I'd build a big tall house with rooms by the dozen,
Right in the middle of the town.
A fine tin roof with real wooden floors below.
There would be one long staircase just going up,
And one even longer coming down,
And one more leading nowhere, just for show.
I'd fill my yard with chicks and turkeys and geese and ducks
For the town to see and hear.
And each loud "cheep" and "swaqwk" and "honk" and "quack"
Would land like a trumpet on the ear,
As if to say "Here lives a wealthy man."
If I were a rich man,
Ya ha deedle deedle, bubba bubba deedle deedle dum.
All day long I'd biddy biddy bum.
If I were a wealthy man.
I wouldn't have to work hard.
Ya ha deedle deedle, bubba bubba deedle deedle dum.
If I were a biddy biddy rich,
Yidle-diddle-didle-didle man.
I see my wife, my Golde, looking like a rich man's wife
With a proper double-chin.
Supervising meals to her heart's delight.
I see her putting on airs and strutting like a peacock.
Oy, what a happy mood she's in.
Screaming at the servants, day and night.
The most important men in town would come to fawn on me!
They would ask me to advise them,
Like a Solomon the Wise.
"If you please, Reb Tevye..."
"Pardon me, Reb Tevye..."
Posing problems that would cross a rabbi's eyes!
And it won't make one bit of difference if i answer right or wrong.
When you're rich, they think you really know!
If I were rich, I'd have the time that I lack
To sit in the synagogue and pray.
And maybe have a seat by the Eastern wall.
And I'd discuss the holy books with the learned men, several hours every day.
That would be the sweetest thing of all.
If I were a rich man,
Ya ha deedle deedle, bubba bubba deedle deedle dum.
All day long I'd biddy biddy bum.
If I were a wealthy man.
I wouldn't have to work hard.
Ya ha deedle deedle, bubba bubba deedle deedle dum.
If I were a biddy biddy rich,
Yidle-diddle-didle-didle man.
"Dear God, you made many, many poor people.
I realize, of course, that it's no shame to be poor.
But it's no great honor either!
So, what would have been so terrible if I had a small fortune?"
If I were a rich man,
Ya ha deedle deedle, bubba bubba deedle deedle dum.
All day long I'd biddy biddy bum.
If I were a wealthy man.
I wouldn't have to work hard.
Ya ha deedle deedle, bubba bubba deedle deedle dum.
If I were a biddy biddy rich,
Yidle-diddle-didle-didle man.
I'd build a big tall house with rooms by the dozen,
Right in the middle of the town.
A fine tin roof with real wooden floors below.
There would be one long staircase just going up,
And one even longer coming down,
And one more leading nowhere, just for show.
I'd fill my yard with chicks and turkeys and geese and ducks
For the town to see and hear.
And each loud "cheep" and "swaqwk" and "honk" and "quack"
Would land like a trumpet on the ear,
As if to say "Here lives a wealthy man."
If I were a rich man,
Ya ha deedle deedle, bubba bubba deedle deedle dum.
All day long I'd biddy biddy bum.
If I were a wealthy man.
I wouldn't have to work hard.
Ya ha deedle deedle, bubba bubba deedle deedle dum.
If I were a biddy biddy rich,
Yidle-diddle-didle-didle man.
I see my wife, my Golde, looking like a rich man's wife
With a proper double-chin.
Supervising meals to her heart's delight.
I see her putting on airs and strutting like a peacock.
Oy, what a happy mood she's in.
Screaming at the servants, day and night.
The most important men in town would come to fawn on me!
They would ask me to advise them,
Like a Solomon the Wise.
"If you please, Reb Tevye..."
"Pardon me, Reb Tevye..."
Posing problems that would cross a rabbi's eyes!
And it won't make one bit of difference if i answer right or wrong.
When you're rich, they think you really know!
If I were rich, I'd have the time that I lack
To sit in the synagogue and pray.
And maybe have a seat by the Eastern wall.
And I'd discuss the holy books with the learned men, several hours every day.
That would be the sweetest thing of all.
If I were a rich man,
Ya ha deedle deedle, bubba bubba deedle deedle dum.
All day long I'd biddy biddy bum.
If I were a wealthy man.
I wouldn't have to work hard.
Ya ha deedle deedle, bubba bubba deedle deedle dum.
If I were a biddy biddy rich,
Yidle-diddle-didle-didle man.
My niece, Tania, was at the show, too. She volunteered to drive us home.
It was a good and blessed day.
St. Kilda Road
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