As Deepavali is fast approaching, Malaysians are rushing to prepare for the special occasion. Just head over to Little India to witness the festivities. Nothing like an array of Indian sweets and colourful sarees to get you in the mood of celebration. The most wonderful part about living in Malaysia is being able to get...
Deepavali street light up, an annual must-see in Singapore is back this year! Every year, Little India blings it up just in time for Deepavali with one eye-popping light. Just when you think the street lights have to be in dim and yellow, out come peacocks guarding Serangoon Road. The lights will switch on daily...
Deepavali, Diwali or also widely known as the Festival of Lights symbolizes the end of a dark and fearful era and the beginning of a new age of light and hope. It concentrates in one of the busiest regions of Singapore, known as Little India. Despite its name, the area is rather big and if...
One of the most festive time of the year is just around the corner! As one of the major cultural festivals in Singapore, Deepavali (also known as “Diwali” or the “Festival of Lights”) is a celebration to mark the triumph of good over evil. It’s when thousands of Hindu families in the city—and across the...
The culture in Singapore is defined by the different ethnic groups in the city-state. Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western influences are all palpable there, making for a mix of traditions and local customs. This diversity of the culture in Singapore is also reflected in the many languages spoken there, including English, Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil....
Big, brightly coloured Rangoli patterns are created in living rooms and at the entrances of Indian homes on the morning of Deepavali. Rangoli is traditionally made from dyed rice flour, raw coloured rice, or flower petals. Often, oil lamps and tealight candles are placed on the finished Rangoli to light it up after nightfall. The...
Think Deepavali, think shopping! The largest outdoor Deepavali Carnival in the country is back once again this year in Bukit Jalil National Sports Complex. Agenda Suria Communication, the organizer of the 18th Deepavali Carnival 2019 will be showcasing all things Indian under one roof, and this is where you need to visit to find all...
For an all-year round insight into the Indian culture and shopping, take a stroll down the streets of Brickfields to enjoy the riot of colors and beautiful ethnic wares by the traders here. Brickfields is Malaysia’s official Little India and used to be a simple residential neighbourhood just outside KL but was recently transformed into...
One of the most festive time of the year is just around the corner! Your little ones are probably wondering what it is their Indian friends at school are celebrating this coming Saturday. Puzzled as to how you should introduce a new culture and its traditions to your children? Worry not! Usher in the joyous...
Diwali is one of the world’s biggest indian festivals. Diwali means rows of lighted lamps. It is a festival of lights and every Indian celebrates it with joy. During this festival, people light up their houses and shops. They worship Lord Ganesha for good welfare and prosperity and Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and wisdom. As...
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