Happy Hari Raya!

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July 21st 2015

Published: February 28th 2016

Hari Raya is the big celebration that follows Ramadan. In the US, everyone I knew called it Eid, which is the Arabic name for the day. It's supposed to be a short holiday (one main day followed by a few extras) but in Malaysia they make it last a whole month. School closes for a week, following special ceremonies, perhaps games, and Koran recitation. Ramadan is observed by about 60%!o(MISSING)f t... Read Full Entry

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Sunketing

sunketing

After years of aimlessly plugging away 9 to 5, and having people continuously ask me what I really want to do with my life (while offering some good and not so good suggestions), I've taken a bold step in this adventure called life, and I'm teaching English in Asia. I started out in Shenzhen, China, moved on to Guangzhou, then Bangkok, Thailand, rural Malaysia, and now Kuala Lumpur. I also travel around Asia and enjoy sharing those stories as well. This is not an undertaking for just anyone, as my friends assure me. I documented the ups and downs of my preparati... full info

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28th February 2016

Dad and Mom
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How did you decide which houses to go into? Did you get a formal invite or were they just open for anyone who wanted to visit? Malaysian football = soccer(?)

29th February 2016

sunketing
Sunketing

Invites
You can probably go to the home of anyone you know, but I only went to homes where I was specifically invited.

29th February 2016

taracloud
Tara Cloud

So hospitable!
I love the way the Malaysians extended this holiday into a month--brilliant. So sweet the way the Muslim families welcomed you into their homes, fed you and laughed with you. The feast were incredible and the children in the schools adorable. How could you not fall in love with this country. And then on top of it, the Sultan has an open house. OK, you've come to Nirvana--thanks for taking us along.

29th February 2016

sunketing
Sunketing

Nirvana... yep!
That's pretty much how I felt. I'm glad you enjoyed the ride!

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