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Monday, February 26, 2007

~Happy Lunar New Year~
Part 3

Nian Chu 2 ; Second Day of the New Year



The second day of the Chinese New Year is for married daughters to visit their birth parents. Traditionally, daughters who have been married may not have the opportunity to visit their birth families frequently.

So every Nian Chu 2, I would visit my maternal grandparents. It feels different ever since they moved to Sengkang and even more so after my grandma's demise. I still prefer the days back at the old Toa Payoh flat. My cousins and I were so much younger then and we would have so much fun playing with those "masak masak" aka cheap toys which were passed down the generations. All the toys were kept in this big plastic tub underneath my aunt's bed and I would rushed to pull it out and start the "toy party" with my cousins.

This year's Chu 2 was a little quieter compared to the last year with two of my younger cousins sick, one with fever and the other with chicken pox so my aunts couldn't come. Nonetheless, the most giggly one came and was having lots offun by herself. There is also the recent addition of my new cousin who is only two-month old. This little bundle of joy belongs to my 4th uncle's and is the first paternal grandchild of my maternal grandpa.

Naturally, she was the star of the show. Little Amril loves to have people talking to her and responds with her "ah-eh-ooh-erh" baby talk. She's probably wondering why this strange lady (me) keeps taking pictures of her and talking in a language she cannot fathom. She fell asleep real fast though despite the crowd and noise.

My First Encounter with Hubby's Folks

I went Hubby's place after dinner and was welcomed by the open door with many pairs of shoes. It was crowded with with his paternal family members watching VCD and playing Blackjack. I had fun with his little cousins too.

They're a rowdy bunch with lots of laughter which means they seem easy to get along with. It was a friendly experience without much "interrogation" as they were busy entertaining themselves. All in all, it was good since I managed to collect extra hongbaos from his amicable relatives with my sincere smile and well-wishes. Hee~

Do you know?

Fireworks
Bamboo stems filled with gunpowder that were burnt to create small explosions were once used in ancient China to drive away evil spirits. In modern times, this method has eventually evolved into the use of firecrackers during the festive season. Firecrackers are usually strung on a long fused string so it can be hung down. Each firecracker is rolled up in red papers, as red is auspicious, with gunpowders in its core. Once ignited, the firecracker lets out a loud popping noise and as they are usually strung together by the hundreds, the firecrackers are known for its deafening explosions that it is thought to scare away evil spirits. The lighting of firecrackers also signifies a joyous occasion and has become an integral aspect of Chinese New Year celebrations.

In Singapore, a partial ban on firecrackers was imposed in 1970 after a fire killed six people and injured 68. This was extended to a total ban in 1972, soon after a fatal explosion killing two that year. However, in 2003, the government allowed firecrackers to be let off during the festive season. At the Chinese New Year light up in Chinatown, at the stroke of midnight on the first day of the Lunar New Year, firecrackers are let-off under controlled conditions by the Singapore Tourism Board. Other occasions where firecrackers are allowed to be let off are determined by the tourism board or other government organizations. However, they are not allowed to be commercially sold.


Ate Apple Pie@ Monday, February 26, 2007