Yes, we had a not so romantic v-day celebration this year because it coincides with the eight day of Chinese New Year (bai tin gong). Nevertheles, KampungBoy enjoyed himself tremendously for taking part in such ceremony for the very first time while I had so much fun meeting my friends and relatives. Our place is crowded by friends and relatives, chatting away or trying on their luck on a game or two while waiting for the clock to strike midnight.
I can still recall the story behind BaiTinGong vividly – During the Song Dynasty (Mongols), a massive massacre happened to the clans in Southern China (
Paper piles that will be burned after the prayers ritual
Sugar tower
Roasted pig
Did you watch the Digi Feng Sui Master advertisement? Hoping that every corner of our house will be a “hou wong” (very yellow) spot, my dad came out with a somewhat quirky idea that whoever who turn up in yellow outfit will stand a chance to win cash prizes. My mum was one of the people who wore yellow that night too!
Wah one dulang full of jelly!!!!!!!!!!!!Mix mix wan!!Santan and pandan izzit?
Omg so much food. Your ‘bai ti gong’ so grand!
Aiks so many fried wantans as well! This year cny missed alot…so much for the *toot* assignments…
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MMmmm…haven’t seen sugar towers like those before, interesting.
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Mmm…haven’t seen sugar towers like those before, interesting!
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Wah… everyone so kuning, er, “wong” one har? There must be a stock of pineapples (“ong lai”) hidden somewhere in the house, yes? Hehe.
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I went bai tian gong too on V day ;P
so much food and offerings!
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Wow..!! what a celebration..!
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Oh, didn’t know the story behind all this while. I’m Cantonese mah, we don’t Bai Ting Gong. Usually will go to friend’s house that do this ceremony.
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I’ve never participated in such a massive celebration before. Looks like fun!!
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hahah ok wat..can celebrate with a roast pig!
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only aunties wear in yellow?hehe….
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to some, this festival is even more significant than chap goh meh…whatever it is, as long as there’s good food, it’s a celebration! hehe….i always eye on the roasted pig
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Walio! next must not forget toi invite us! promise ?
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CityGal, you’re making me miss the CNY food! *tsk tsk*
Nice idea your dad had there.
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jian: haha yeah ur correct!! santan and pandan..come next yr la..can stay with me
wmw: noone dare to put that into their mouth..too much of colouring
kenny: aww ur so right..gosh pineapple tarts are like the best thing to eat during cny
christine: haha at least u went to luna :p
mamabok: yeah once a yr
simon: im not hokkien too
ll: yeah u shud come n experience it
lotsofcravings: hahaha not romantic ma
mimi: yeah its too untrendy for us
nic: yeah its like a big thing for my family
bbo: haha sure
jason: oohh im so sorry hehe
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