Thursday, August 20, 2009
The familiar smell of burnt incense is here again. Here in Singapore, there are 2 occasions that call for such practice. One is 清明节 and the other will be the lunar 7th month's 鬼节.
I went to a 歌台 with my mum yesterday and it was really interesting. Being entertained by the jokes and mixture of Chinese & Hokkien songs. During part of the show, there was an announcement for the owner of a car that was parked in the church compounds next to the temple to move his vehicle out as they were closing the gates soon.
The emcee made a comment which really showed how good Singapore's social harmony is. She said, "如果你不把车开走,就连耶稣or大伯公都帮不了你了。所以,麻烦你尽快把车停在别的地方。ok?"
Let's all have a mutual respect for each other's religion and beliefs. Don't give an annoyed face when you see people burning incense and/or the ashes are flying all over. Try to keep remarks about how corny or cheesy a 歌台 is cos you don't know who you might offend. No, I'm not referring to ghosts/spirits but Real, Physical, Living Human Being. :)
Not that I'm feeling patriotic and all here but I suddenly feel that Singapore is such a colorful place. It's something that every country desires to have. And we have it right here. :)
Feeling tired and a lil sick again but.....
Tml's cellgroup will be AWESOME.
Back with more. Need rest........
♥ kC was here, 10:36 PM.