Hari Raya is around the corner, in one week's time. This festival is celebrated by our Muslim brethren after one month of puasa (fasting). Couldn't resist buying a box of sparkles (matapu in Tamil). Really.....I light the sparkles and play with them.......no I'm not old....I believe age is just a figure. Seriously, just be young at heart and one can enjoy life. Here in Malaysia we celebrate 4 main festivals, the Chinese celebrate Chinese New Year (Kong Yee Fatt Choy), the Malays celebrate Hari Raya Aidil Fitri, the Indians celebrate Deepavali (The Festival of Lights), the Christians celebrate Christmas.......what unity... 1 Malaysia! Each one with different cultures and relgion but we all live, work and share our lives with one another. How wonderful!
During these festivals, usually on the fist day of celebration, we visit our brethren who are celebrating and are invited to have some delicacies at their home. This is called 'open house' - this is our Malaysian custom. We go to their homes, chit chat with our friends and this gives a real festive feeling. Three main races, Malays, Chinese and Indians join hand in hand and live our everday lives together!
Now coming back to our fireworks...sparkles. Certain type of fireworks are banned here in Malaysia to protect our children. These fireworks add a festive environment and a happy cheery feeling. Playing with sparkles, we hold the wire end with our fingers, light the other end and there it evolves little sparkles and this is why it is played at night. Sparkles! Sparkles! Sparkles!!!!
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