O rice, tell us your secret; how do you get on so well with everyone? One moment you're mingling with the fiery mutton varuval. The next, you're with slices of succulent Ipoh chicken. And every morning, you never miss meeting up with ikan bilis, sambal and egg for breakfast. At our big celebrations, you are always there celebrating right along with us. For Raya, you join your friends to bring us ketupat and lemang. Deepavali wouldn't be the same if you didn't put on your brightest colour to make the kolam. And every Chinese New Years eve, you help to bring home family from far and wide. As for Gawai and Kaamatan, you're the reason everyone is celebrating! Perhaps your secret is that you don't choose- it doesn't matter if we use chopsticks, fork and spoons or hands. You're just happy to share a meal with us. Everyday, as we sit down to share a meal with our families, you are always there reminding us about the true secret of our country. That's what we all share; 1 rice bowl- the one filled, grain by grain, by the sacrifice, hardwork and unity of those who came before us. And we all share 1 responsibility- to continue filling the rice bowl, together, for those who will come after. As we celebrate Malaysia Day, may the unity we share continue to be the spirit of what makes our country truly special. (: (:
Taken from page 3 of 16th September 2010's New Strait Times.
HAPPY MALAYSIA DAY. :D
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