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Singapore Daily Photos: Deepavali Lights

Posted on October 2, 2010 by bookjunkie

Was really happy today. Haven’t been truly joyful for quite a while. Thankful to have the best uncles, aunts and cousins in the world. Had a meal with the whole family which we haven’t done in quite a while. It’s … Continue reading →

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Probably My Last Mooncake Post Till Next Year

Posted on September 29, 2010 by bookjunkie

My sister got the good quality mooncake from her nice bosses – Tung Lok. What a difference from the cheap version, although this did not have egg yolk (which I love for the salty contrast), the white lotus paste was … Continue reading →

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Singapore Daily Photo: Deepavali Decorations at Little India

Posted on September 29, 2010 by bookjunkie

Deepavali (Hindu Festival of Lights) is on 5th November but the decorations are up already in Little India.  Our tourism board seems to be working very hard to entertain our influx of tourists. If it’s good for the economy then … Continue reading →

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Mid-Autumn Festival 2010: Streets of Chinatown

Posted on September 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

I have never seen the Mid-Autumn Festival done on such a grand scale before. It must be because of our million tourists, but I like it as well. I was thinking it would be much prettier here at night when … Continue reading →

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Mid-Autumn Festival 2010: Chinatown’s World Lantern Display

Posted on September 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

While wandering around Chinatown with the tourists, we came across this hotchpotch display of lanterns and later discovered they were from all over the world.  If you wanna have a look, it’s just outside the Chinatown MRT (subway) station). We … Continue reading →

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Autumn Festival By The River (Part III)

Posted on September 9, 2010 by bookjunkie

Down the river we go to gaze at the Monkey Lantern. The rooster’s next. And finally the dog. I might have missed a few, but it was getting hot. Ok just one more. Last but not least was the pig. … Continue reading →

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Festivals and Malls

Posted on September 5, 2010 by bookjunkie

Whenever there’s a festival in Singapore, you’ll know.  Hari Raya Puasa is on the 10th of Sepember and there were pretty lights up at Toa Payoh. The lights were for National Day, but I think they might leave them up … Continue reading →

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King Mahabali on a Motorbike in Kochi

Posted on August 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

When we were at Kochi (Cochin) in Kerala, the main religious and harvest festival, called Onam was being prepared for. As part of the celebrations they have someone dress up a the legendary King of Kerala called Mahabali. Our driver … Continue reading →

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