Saturday, August 22, 2009

Merdeka Celebration at School

"Our Jalur Gemilang"


This is my cup of Malaysian favourite "Teh Tarik"


Hhmm...let me think of what to eat?


Mom, can i have a look at those shots taken?


Is this plate of roti mine?


Mom, where is my sugar for dipping? Sugar shortage again?


What a satisfying meal i've had....i am ready to school now!


Carmen's stuffs brought back from school


Seems like busy and thinking the way to solve the puzzle


The 100 pieces puzzle solved, not by Carmen, but done by Mommy!


Carmen's new flag brought home


My home celebration!


Do i look "Chinese" enough with my cheongsam and flower accompanying?


Well, our Malaysia Independence Day is coming soon. We called it "Merdeka" in Malay language. I never know that school or childcare center also will make it a celebration for children, till Carmen's teacher told me that they will be celebrating this special day in school last Friday. Teacher Cheryll informed me to dress up Carmen in "cheongsam" or at least our own ethnic cultural attire which symbolised us as "Chinese". Therefore, it will be a non-uniform day for them.

Luckily Carmen has 2 cheongsams already. If not, i have to purposely buy her a new set. I bought her a new cheongsam every year during CNY. Both her cheongsam still can fits in. I was in a hurry, never styled her hair. I quickly grab my handphone a snap a few pictures on her while we were having breakfast at her favourite mamak restaurant nearby our housing area. We have our favourite roti and teh tarik. Both are Malaysians' favourite food voted, normally taken during breakfast or late night supper.

I was surprise when i fetched her from school in the evening. Most students have their own goodie bags, their left over food from KFC kiddie meal, a set of 100 pieces jigsaw puzzle, a balloon and also a Malaysia flag a.k.a "Jalur Gemilang". Carmen was so happy and excitedly shows me all her stuffs at home. She insisted me to solve the jigsaw puzzle for her immediately, she will get fed up if she cant do it properly. I was having a haard time in getting it done in a short period of time. I finally got it done within 20 minutes. What a relieve!