The very first time I heard about this was via Tripadvisor. I was searching for places to visit in Hong Kong (preparing for my Hong Kong trip which will be posted in another blog) and I bumped into this 'Dialogue in the Dark' rated no 3 in Tripadvisor. Out of curiosity, I read some of the comments posted and immediately I was hooked to it.
Owner description Experience an "Unseen" tour you never experience before. Unlike ordinary sight-seeing spots in Hong Kong, we offer a "dark" and inspiring experience. (Information taken from Tripadvisor)
However, I knew it was impossible to visit this place as my little ones were too young for such experience. Though disappointed, there's little I can do about it.
Months later, as I was preparing for an itinerary in view of my sis-in-law's visit, I came across this piece of information:
Dialogue in the Dark
8th December 2013 - 31st May 2014
Venue: Petrosains, The Discovery Centre
Seriously, I couldn't believe my eyes. Dialogue in the Dark @ Petrosains, KLCC!!! This is so unbelievable! It is happening in Malaysia! Wow!!! Can you imagine how exhilarated I was? That tingling feeling of excitement roused from my tummy and I was speechless for a few seconds. I jot down all the information and included this as part of the itinerary with a side note: A-Must-See-Experience
Now, let's fast forward till the day Audrey (my sis-in-law) and I bought the tickets and was about to enter into this brand new world of 'darkness'. We were told to place all our belonging in a locker, including my specs. I jokingly told the receptionist and Audrey that now I am partially blind. Then, both of us were given only a blind stick and were ushered into a corridor with its lights slowly dimming away.
At the other side of the corridor, our guide was waiting for us. I'm sorry that I have forgotten her name. By then, we could not see a thing at all. It was so dark that you cannot even see your hand in front of your face! We learned to use all of our senses to navigate through the walk. When started, I couldn't even tell the direction of the guide's voice. So it's rather challenging to follow her voice into the right direction. It took me awhile to get used to it. But nothing to worry about, coz our friendly guide was ever ready to assist whenever we were 'lost' in darkness and wondering away. It was as though she wore a pair of night vision goggles. Later we found out that she was blind since an early age.
In total darkness, we were led through a series of simulated environments depicting different real-life scenarios - walking in a rain forest jungle crossing the bridge; engaging ourselves in different stalls trying to identify the things we want to buy; and etc (not to spoil the fun; but honestly I have forgotten. Ooops! A knocked on my head for not blogging this earlier). Our final stop was to buy a drink and some titbits at a stall. We then sat down on the chairs and listened to our guide sharing her life story of how she lost her sight.
Overall, the experience was priceless. It was an interesting, enjoyable, fun, insightful and very humbling experience. This is an absolutely amazing experience that truly makes you appreciate your gift of sight. It gives me a taste of being visually impaired and the daily challenges associated with not having vision.
This is one typical example of how are we take things for granted in many, many areas of our lives. Be thankful, be contented. Count your blessings.
1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18, Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
The good news is: You can now experience it at Jaya One, PJ! So, what are you waiting for? Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity and explore the 'dark' side of your innermost being.
Exhibition & Office
100-P1-001, The School, Block J, Jaya ONE, 72A
Jalan University
46200 Petaling Jaya
Selangor Malaysia
Phone: 603 -5891 6212
E-Mail: connect@did.my
URL: http://www.did.my/web/
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