tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9814112.post7117304546187544973..comments2024-02-13T00:50:40.641+08:00Comments on From Where I am.........Kuala Lumpur: A Leap into Leap DayHappySurferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01444290549991093661noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9814112.post-62307907596108026832012-03-01T15:08:08.565+08:002012-03-01T15:08:08.565+08:00Oops, Bananaz, you lost me there, I'm afraid. ...Oops, Bananaz, you lost me there, I'm afraid. I'm sorry, slow today..HappySurferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01444290549991093661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9814112.post-52980055643027414762012-03-01T15:05:04.450+08:002012-03-01T15:05:04.450+08:00Ai Shiang, you think? All I know is that I can...Ai Shiang, you think? All I know is that I can't live without one. LOL!HappySurferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01444290549991093661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9814112.post-45348567208160818852012-03-01T15:03:54.142+08:002012-03-01T15:03:54.142+08:00Nath, oh dear, I spoke too soon in my reply to Foo...Nath, oh dear, I spoke too soon in my reply to Foong? <br /><br />Don't you have a lunar calendar at home? Oh nooooo!HappySurferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01444290549991093661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9814112.post-71701530689405489322012-03-01T14:40:53.891+08:002012-03-01T14:40:53.891+08:00Foong, what Chinese home would not have one, eh? ...Foong, what Chinese home would not have one, eh? Afterall our festivals are based on the lunar calendar. I'd be like a blind bat without one. Sorry, bat.HappySurferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01444290549991093661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9814112.post-13427256035311314382012-03-01T14:37:30.986+08:002012-03-01T14:37:30.986+08:00Lina, quiet is good too. It's like sailing on...Lina, quiet is good too. It's like sailing on a calm sea. No?HappySurferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01444290549991093661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9814112.post-1755371154513812262012-03-01T14:36:15.657+08:002012-03-01T14:36:15.657+08:00Rurousha, I think the Obon is more akin to our tom...Rurousha, I think the Obon is more akin to our tomb-sweeping festival in the third month in which some of us travel miles (interstate too) to clean the tombs of deceased relatives (immediate family) and make offerings.<br /><br />The Hungry Ghost month is dedicated to homeless/stray ghosts that are everywhere around us plus those that are released from "the land of the dead" to roam the Earth freely for this one month. Food, monetary and other offerings are made to thank the spirits for past year's support/blessings and to request the same for the year ahead. Musical stage shows and Chinese opera shows are also held for the entertainment of the spirits in which the front-row seats are often left unoccupied by the living - meant for the spirits.<br /><br />As to the custom of going vegetarian, some people go on a full day without meat, others until 7pm. On these two days, bigger joss-sticks are burned and candles are lit. Other days, small/regular joss-sticks are used and no need for candles. This is normally what's practised in a traditional Taoist/Buddhist home.<br /><br />I know my family would be at a loss without the lunar calendar. I know my mom would be. <br /><br />'Much quirkier and more HUMAN' - I like. LOLHappySurferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01444290549991093661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9814112.post-57977729938169483842012-03-01T12:40:16.594+08:002012-03-01T12:40:16.594+08:00Still need two times, the two words are challengin...Still need two times, the two words are challenging.இ Baŋäŋaz இhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759912732442771311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9814112.post-21717406184107138732012-03-01T12:38:55.975+08:002012-03-01T12:38:55.975+08:00Bananaz must have the same as yours but replaced t...Bananaz must have the same as yours but replaced the top header with last year's by stapling on hehe. Hope I can do this in less than two times as not to be appeared robotic haha.இ Baŋäŋaz இhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759912732442771311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9814112.post-85671351969360909542012-03-01T08:42:09.008+08:002012-03-01T08:42:09.008+08:00Perhaps the chinese calendar is more accurate :o)Perhaps the chinese calendar is more accurate :o)Icehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09086712734274525037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9814112.post-8585478882448843892012-03-01T02:06:16.568+08:002012-03-01T02:06:16.568+08:00haven't seen that type of calender for years!haven't seen that type of calender for years!Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15391194045513170087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9814112.post-74596527485686649832012-03-01T00:10:11.974+08:002012-03-01T00:10:11.974+08:00I like Chinese calendars! Must have them with me :...I like Chinese calendars! Must have them with me : )foongpchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592884550810521137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9814112.post-47896251786802750792012-02-29T21:47:32.369+08:002012-02-29T21:47:32.369+08:00Mine once in 4-year day today went by quietly. xDMine once in 4-year day today went by quietly. xDlinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17273605189937933589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9814112.post-20730390275346909172012-02-29T18:08:42.161+08:002012-02-29T18:08:42.161+08:00Hungry ghost month? I Googled that, and realized i...Hungry ghost month? I Googled that, and realized it's similar to Japan's Obon. (The latter is undoubtedly based on the former.) I love that name: hungry ghost month! ^^<br /><br />I didn't know about the custom of being vegetarian on certain days of the lunar month. More Googling to be done, clearly.<br /><br />PS: The lunar calendar fascinates me. So much quirkier and more HUMAN than the very scientific Western one. Don't you think?Ruroushahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10638258526527895171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9814112.post-31007040983642736422012-02-29T13:46:18.601+08:002012-02-29T13:46:18.601+08:00SK, a source is in the post in case you missed it....SK, a source is in the post in case you missed it. For more info, Google may be able to help.HappySurferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01444290549991093661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9814112.post-91239701100568194792012-02-29T13:15:18.809+08:002012-02-29T13:15:18.809+08:00yeah, everyone's talking about the leap day.. ...yeah, everyone's talking about the leap day.. but i am more interested to know how the chinese calendar decide on which month to leap..[SK]https://www.blogger.com/profile/01863360136363789539noreply@blogger.com