A short video on the 2010 NDP! LOL.......
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Christmas!
Another festival we celebrate in Singapore is Christmas! Before Christmas, family members would buy presents for exchange of gifts with our family members and friends. The presents are placed under the Christmas tree that is decorated magnificently and hung with baubles. Children over the generations will try to guess what is under the wrapping papers..
During Christmas Eve, the family would gather around the dining table and enjoy roast turkey, log cakes, pudding and other food items. We would also sing Christmas Carols... personally, our group's favourite is 'Silent Night'! We would be unusually excited on Christmas day 'cause guess what.......? We get to open the PRESENTS!!
On Christmas night, families would go to Orchard Road to shop as there are many Christmas sales. We also enjoy the mesmerising view of the festive lights that lit up the streets at Orchard.
During Christmas Eve, the family would gather around the dining table and enjoy roast turkey, log cakes, pudding and other food items. We would also sing Christmas Carols... personally, our group's favourite is 'Silent Night'! We would be unusually excited on Christmas day 'cause guess what.......? We get to open the PRESENTS!!
On Christmas night, families would go to Orchard Road to shop as there are many Christmas sales. We also enjoy the mesmerising view of the festive lights that lit up the streets at Orchard.
Deepavali
Deepavali, also known as the "Festival of Lights", commemorates Rama's victory over the demon king, Ravana, symbolises the triumph of good over evil. Deepavali is the most important festival in the Hindu Calendar. It occurs between mid-October to mid-November. Deepavali or "Diwali" is an official holiday in India, Guyana, Trinidad, Tubago, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Fiji.
Some of our observations
During Deepavali, Indians wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks. It also involves the lighting of small clay lamps filled with oil outside the Hindi homes and in Little India. Though none of our group members have really experienced Deepavali, we are aware that prayers are recited in temples and statues of deities carried around the ground.
We enjoy going to Little India during the month of October because the streets are ablaze with colourful lights, often depicting elephants, peacocks and oil lamps. There will be Deepavali bazaars held at Little India Arcade. These bazaars will be busy leading up to the festival and they contain little stores selling Deepavali greeting cards, traditional food, decorations, traditional costumes, oil lamps and many more. This district is extremely lively during the festival as many people, including non-indians will visit the area to enjoy the atmosphere.
Some of our observations
During Deepavali, Indians wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks. It also involves the lighting of small clay lamps filled with oil outside the Hindi homes and in Little India. Though none of our group members have really experienced Deepavali, we are aware that prayers are recited in temples and statues of deities carried around the ground.
We enjoy going to Little India during the month of October because the streets are ablaze with colourful lights, often depicting elephants, peacocks and oil lamps. There will be Deepavali bazaars held at Little India Arcade. These bazaars will be busy leading up to the festival and they contain little stores selling Deepavali greeting cards, traditional food, decorations, traditional costumes, oil lamps and many more. This district is extremely lively during the festival as many people, including non-indians will visit the area to enjoy the atmosphere.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Hari Raya
Before Hari Raya, Muslims fast during Ramadhan. Ramadhan is the ninth month in the Muslim's calendar. During fasting, Muslims fast to understand what it feels like to be poor and hungry. Muslims only eat before sunrise and after sunset. When sunset approaches, it would mean that we had fast for a day. After eating, Muslims go to the mosque to pray. This routine continues for 1 month. During Ramadhan, a bazaar called Bazaar ramadhan will be held at Geylang. Muslims shop for baju kurong, kebaya, food, new furniture and ornaments which they use to decorate their houses. Muslims bake pineapple tarts, kek lapis, kuah bangkis and other goodies which will be served during Hari Raya. After a month of fasting, we celebrate Hari Raya which is the tenth month in the Muslims calendar. The tenth month is called Syawal.
During Hari Raya, Muslims ask for forgiveness from parents and relatives. Muslims also get green packets which contains MONEY! Muslims visit their relatives and friends at their houses. During these joyous gatherings, they eat lontong, ketupat, rendang and many other delicacies!
Two of our group members, Daniel and Shazana had experienced fasting!
"I accidentally ate on the first day of fasting," Shazana said, giggling. Daniel even said he felt like drinking secretly when he was fasting. Fasting is definitely a challenging feat. It is tough as our Muslim friends have to put up with long hours of hunger and thirst whilst carrying out their daily activities. Our non-muslim group members and classmates tried not to drink in front of them when they are fasting. This way, we showed our support and encourage them to persevere throughout the fasting month.
Monday, April 26, 2010
A Bit About Ourselves!
We are from a group called Fantasy. We hope to learn lots of fun things by creating a blog together. Through this blog, we hope to share with you interesting things we discover. Hope you would enjoy visiting our blog!
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