MALACCA DEEPAVALI 26 OCTOBER 2011

Deepavali - Kannan Varum [DivX] by sanklaren

Deepavali or more commonly known as 'Diwali' is the festival of light and hope that is celebrated across the whole of India and by many Indians residing in other countries. For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes.

Deepavali is celebrated by lighting candles and small earthen oil lamps called 'Diya'.

Diwali is celebrated in various parts of the world, particularly those with large populations of Hindu and Sikh origin. These include countries such as Sri Lanka, Myanmar,^[27] Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Mauritius, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Guyana, Surinam, Trinidad and Tobago, the Netherlands, Canada, the United Kingdom,^[27] and the United States.

The whole community is welcoming this festival of lights. The Chief Minister of Malacca and the Mayor of this Heritage City are wishing all Hindus a Happy Deepavali and their wishes are seen on the streets banners, neon lights, billboards and LED panels across the city. Following behind them are companies, traders, retailers and community leaders and many others who are making this festival a merry one, hand in hand.

There will be an Open House at Pigeons Field or Padang Niru in Malacca on 29 October 2011. All are welcome. This is only one of the many events that takes place once a year. Don't miss the opportunities.

May the Lights enlighten You. Happy Deepavali. Vanakkam.

Melaka - All Night Chanting at Seck Kia Eenh

A small group of Straits-Born Chinese in Melaka humbly emulate the teachings of the Lord Buddha in 1920.

In two different Chinese temples for 19 years and for another 16 years in a small wooden bungalow, Full Moon prayers, New Moon prayers and marriages ceremonies were performed.

Seck Kia Eenh means Lord Buddha's Monastery.

The late Tan Sri V.T. Sambanthan (then the Minister of Post, Works and Telecommunication) and Ungku Mohsein Bin Abdul Kadir (then Assistant Minister of Youths, Culture and Sports) witnessed the Wesak Blossoms in 1967.

Today, Seck Kia Eenh is performing the All Night Chanting from this evening 3th. September, 2011 till next morning 4th. September, 2011.

For history, click Seck Kia Eenh.
For events, click Seck Kia Eenh.



Seck Kia Eenh Buddhist, Temple 57, Gajah Berang Road, 75200 Malacca.

 

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Hari Raya is a celebration observed by the local people annually. All people welcome, enjoy and celebrate the traditional customs cheerfully and warmly.

Hari Raya was celebrated together with the Chinese New Year not long ago. Then, Hari Raya was celebrated with the Diwali a couple of years back. Yesterday, Hari Raya was celebrated with the Merdeka, the 54th Malaysia Independence Day.

An Open House is hosted by the Governor of Melaka in the main hall of the Melaka International Trade Centre, at Ayer Keroh.

A selected image to show the spirit of Hari Raya by the local people. I've got this image fresh when it was shared by our Chief Minister of Melaka on my facebook wall last night. View more images at www.facebook.com/datuk.seri.mohd.ali.rustam

Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri.

Ma'af Zahir & Batin.

Selamat Hari Merdeka.

1Malaysia

OPEN HOUSE Aidilfitri 2011

Putrajaya, 30/08/2011 - The Prime Minister have been holding Open House and he welcome the Cabinet at Seri Perdana Aidilfitri celebration today.

Those present made ​​up of foreign diplomats, leaders of political parties, foreign tourists and local citizens who are served with various delicacies and entertained by various performances that symbolizes the spirit of 1Malaysia.

Also present is Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and wife Puan Sri Noorainee Abdul Rahman.