As the days went by, the atmosphere of the lunar new year were rapidly spreading around Singapore. Nowadays, even when I go to my supermarket down the road, I will never fail to see and hear loud bangs coming from the lion dances and a man dress in a traditional costume,dressed as a deity,I suppose, giving away small little red packets that contained chocolate coins. Well, although I don't celebrate Chinese New Year, I feel as if I'm soaked into this festive mood. Well, maybe it is because Mr Low gave us an extra day of holiday.Heehee.
A video of a Lion Dance held at VivoCity!
I was really shocked when I saw that the roads were deserted as my parents drove us down to the mosque.It was like a ghosttown. My mum said that most of the people have gone to their parents' for the annual reunion dinner. That night, something felt different;there was a sense of excitement in the air. I still remember the sudden loud noises coming from my neighbours upstairs; probably toasting to a new and prosperous new year. Under my block, children were playing with 'bunga api' or small little fireworks.
A photo of my neighbours playing with fireworks down the road.
The next day, my neighbour, Mrs Su, invited my family over to her place for chinese new year. We politely agreed,though we never managed to visit her as her place was constantly packed with visitors. Group by group, people came and left. Poor old Mrs Su had to handle all the guests,serving them drinks and treats all by herself(her husband passed away a year ago). So, being a good Victorian as I'm expected to be, I rendered help. I was curious and wanted to find out what Chinese new year visiting is like and how similar it is to Hari Raya. Through helping out Mrs Su, I experienced what Chinese New Year visiting is like. It has been a tiring and memorable day for me.
I would like to take this oppurtunity to wish all of you celebrating Chinese new year out there Happy Chinese New Year! Xing Nian Qua Le. Did I spell thet right?
Name :Zhafir
Aqe : 13
D.O.B : Brought into this world in the wee hours of 5/July/1995
School : Victoria
Class : 2D WOOTS!
Likes : Gaming, slacking,etc
Hates : Annoying people, braggers,etc
