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Aidilfitri Carnival at Punggol East was like no other. I had expected a formal dinner with staged performances. I was in for a huge surprise. True to the spirit of a carnival, the event was informal, loosely defined with free seating for residents to mingle. With awesome briyani and traditional snacks commonly served during Aidilfitri, the carnival felt like a large Hari Raya open house--albeit with a difference--there were a sing-along to Hari Raya medleys, joget dancing, lucky draws and traditional games. It was like living up Malay culture in Punggol East. MP Lee Li Lian and PECC volunteer, Nicholas, joined in singing Hari Raya medleys. My verdict: pretty good, given both are not Malay speakers. The residents warmed up to them quickly, showering them with cheers. Now, who says Singapore doesn’t have kampongs?
Report by: Muhammad Yusuf Osman
Photos Credit: Thomas Fung, Jun Biao Chang
Aidilfitri Carnival at Punggol East was like no other. I had expected a formal dinner with staged performances. I was in for a huge surprise. True to the spirit of a carnival, the event was informal, loosely defined with free seating for residents to mingle. With awesome briyani and traditional snacks commonly served during Aidilfitri, the carnival felt like a large Hari Raya open house--albeit with a difference--there were a sing-along to Hari Raya medleys, joget dancing, lucky draws and traditional games. It was like living up Malay culture in Punggol East. MP Lee Li Lian and PECC volunteer, Nicholas, joined in singing Hari Raya medleys. My verdict: pretty good, given both are not Malay speakers. The residents warmed up to them quickly, showering them with cheers. Now, who says Singapore doesn’t have kampongs?
Report by: Muhammad Yusuf Osman
Photos Credit: Thomas Fung, Jun Biao Chang
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