Deepavali is a festival that celebrated annually by the Hindus in Malaysia. It is also known as the Festival of Light. This festival symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. It is usually celebrated in October or November.
Preparation of Deepavali usually starts a few weeks earlier. Hindus will starts cleaning up the house, putting up new curtains and replacing old furniture. Families will make traditional cakes, sweet delicacies, biscuits and other special treats. This is also the time to buy new clothes. The interior of the house is repainted and decorated. Numerous lights and oil lamps are placed outside the house at the entrance and it is a beautiful sight to behold in the dark.
Early on Deepavali morning, everyone starts of the day with a bath and wear on new clothes. The old folks will also visit the temple to offer prayers. Then, they have a delicious breakfast with Indians delicacies such as curry, Indian pancakes, hot coffee and others. After a while, the guests start arriving. Families will be busying serving their guests. The day ends with the children and adults playing fireworks in the garden.
The celebration of Deepavali and other festivals in Malaysia is important in cultivating neighbourliness. The 'open house' concept has become a special Malaysian way of life, It is a symbol of our warm hospitality. It is a great way for the different races to get know each other and to spend public holidays meaningfully.
Vocabulary
symbolizes : 象征
triumph : 胜利
interior : 内部
delicacies : 佳肴
cultivating neighbourliness : 和睦、亲切
hospitality : 热情
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