October 29, 2005
Deepavali & Hari Raya Puasa
Back home this weekend.. everyone of our Indian friends.. and muslim friends will be celebrating Diwali and Hari Raya Puasa, while Papa BoK would be trying to move the store.. and set up everything for the new store.. all on his own.. except for some help from some really good ppl.
I am noting this down, so that I can remember and explain the many different cultures we have in asia to my brat when she is older.
Do i miss this festivals..?? yes .. alot..! i was brought up in a Malay kampong.. and therefore .. am very familiar with the practices of my muslims friends. I remember all the good food.. and sweets given to us in a tray.. by our muslims friends. .when i was a kid. The muslim has such a rich culture.. and i can still remember their weddings.. and just loved it…!! the drums.. and pounding during the parade when the bride arrives.. is exhilarating..!
I donch have many indian friends though.. but I remember Muthu and his sister . who stayed in Block D of our kampong. My oldest brother used to have a song for Muthu… i cannot remember what it is now.. but it was sure funny… and Muthu was surely upset.. with my brother… hahahha!! when we were kids.
DEEPAVALI or Diwali means “a row of lights” or the Festival of Lights.
Muslims celebrate the festival of Aidilfitri – popularly known as Hari Raya Puasa, or simply Hari Raya (Day of Celebration) – to mark the culmination of Ramadhan, the holy month of fasting.
Same here lor… I grew up in a HDB block where we knew most of the neighbours. The Malays and the Indians would always send goodies over to us during their festivals. I don’t remember my mom giving them anything during CNY… maybe because she didn’t know what they could eat and what they couldn’t (like halal or not)…
Comment by the diva — October 29, 2005 @ 12:45 pm
my cousin is there now, and she will be meeting 2 of our singaporean blogger friends, they’re going to a henna gig on the 1st. wish i was there.
seems like everyone is baking cookies in Singapore…
Comment by Girlie — October 29, 2005 @ 1:27 pm
hey 1st time dropping comment.
Paiseh hoh, me jus enjoy the holidays nia. not realy into those culture thing leh, coz do not have diferent neigbour :
Comment by loc kee — October 29, 2005 @ 3:05 pm
Wei…Mama Bok, you forgot me!!! I am also your indian friend….
haiya, if you were here you could come visiting with baby bok and papa bok for Diwali at my house. lots of goodies and yummy food….never mind, you are still invited although u live too far away.
Comment by Rathi — October 30, 2005 @ 4:14 am
Hey..Diva,
My mom did give trays of food too.. but make sure to tell them… “halal” one. But donch know if they really eat it or not.. hhahaha!! but they come for ang pow every year.. hahah!!
Hey..Hipmomma,
Your cuz so lucky.. can go to singapore..! i miss home so much…!! and the food of course..!!
Hey..LK,
Congrats again..hor..!! i read your blog too.. but didn’t comment.. because only bloggers can comment.. so i thought not until you know who i am lor.. then i comment..
You not really into the culture thingie ah..?? i very into it leh..!!
Hey..Rathi,
I didn’t forget you .. for sure..!! Happy Diwali to you .. and yours..! and thank you for the invite.. you are so sweet..!! when i come home with baby bok and papa bok.. we have to surely meet. .and visit you eh..??
Comment by Mama BoK — October 30, 2005 @ 5:33 am
yeah yeah!!! my house is always open to you guys!
Comment by Rathi — October 31, 2005 @ 1:52 pm