Sunday, October 21, 2007

Deepavali and Malay New Year


This month we were also celebrating two festivals in Singapore, showing again the mix of races and religions here, one Indian and one Malay: 1) Deepavali or Diwali. The word Diwali has its origin in the Sanskrit word "Deepavali" which means "rows of light". This 5 day long Hindu festival is celebrated throughout the world with great zeal and fanaticism .Diwali or deepavali is the festival signifying the victory of good against evil. 2) Malay New Year: It's that time of the year again when the Muslims fast as a show of faith. At sundown, a massive night bazaar awakens at Singapore's Muslim enclave, Geylang Serai.

Pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gibin/sets/72157602584590947/


Este mes hemos celebrado en Singapur dos festivales mostrando una vez mas la variedad de culturas y religiones en este pais, uno hindu y otro malayo: 1) Deepavali: es un festival hindú que dura 5 días y es celebrado con gran fanatismo. Es el festival que significa la victoria del bien contra el mal. 2) Ano Nuevo Malayo: es cuando después del ayuno de Ramadan después de un mes los malayos salen a celebrar con un bazaar nocturno con mucha comida, en el barrio musulmán de Singapur: Geylang Serai.

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