2006-09-04

With early preparation, carefully planning and high security, Paula's 2-show concert (2006-08-25 and 26) was completed successfully and well received.

Paula arrived at Genting more than a week in advance to reherse with the backing musicians and conducted press conference and press interviews on the 22nd.

With her voice in the fittest form, Paula delivered the two performances to packed audience. When coming out to the stage in the beginning of the first show, Paula was assisted by two staff to hold her feather costume in shape, as it was slightly bent after prolonged transportation. The embarassement was soon overcome by her with experienced interaction with the audience. The atmosphere immediately turned relaxed.

Although the song list was quite similar to that of the 2005 concert in Hong Kong, each of the two shows, like all other Paula's live concerts, had their unique highlights.

At the latter part of the show, after she traditionally thanked her supporting staff and the audience, she delivered the funniest one-liner of the evening, "With so many words I have prepared to say to you how much I wish to thank for your support, I just don't know how to begin. However, it all comes down to one final sentence - Leave when you have won!". The audience's reaction obviously showed their understanding of her reference to the casino set up in the area.

During the encore section of both shows, Paula invited people from the audience to come up to the stage and sang with her. This part, while most welcome by enthusiastic fans, was also the chance to see Paula showing her skills as a stand-up comedian. Paula also sang a local song in Malay with one of the guest on stage while the audience also joined in.

After finishing the second show, Paula returned to the stage and took pictures with the crew.

Reported by FanOfPaula

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