Friday, October 16, 2009

Deepavali Nite 2009 - PH


MP Lim Biow Chuan performing his Bhangra dance

Deepavali Nite 2009 was held on 9th Oct at Katong Community Centre. Guest-of-honour, MP Lim Biow Chuan was given a colourful and boisterous welcome by a band of Bhangra performers.

Residents from all races came together for this event. This is the way Singapore has been - there is cohesion between races and our city is well known for its spirit of friendship.


Bhangra performers to welcome our guest of honour




This couple are residents of Mountbatten and they enjoyed the Indian cultural activities very much. The wife had her hand painted by a henna artist.



This young boy, aged about seven, did a stunning performance with his guitar.




MP Lim Biow Chuan joined participants on the dance floor, displaying his by now famous 'Travolta  pose' from Saturday Night Fever.


Delicious Northern Indian cuisine

The food served was North Indian cuisine which consists of thick, tasty gravies. For some participants, it was their first time tasting North Indian food. The food was so yummy that most of the dishes were cleaned out.

Deepavali Nite was jointly organised by Amber NC, Tg Rhu NC, Meyer NC, Mountbatten IAEC and Katong CCMC.

Happy Deepavali!







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  1. Singapore Short StoriesFriday, October 16, 2009 at 7:22:00 PM GMT+8

    What an array of colours and sights! I can't wait to join them in their dancing!

    Happy Deepavali to all Hindus!

    Warmest Regards,

    Singapore Short Stories

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  2. jeanFriday, October 16, 2009 at 8:05:00 PM GMT+8

    Grrrr I'm so jealous!! I love the Indian (North and South) culture and food. The evening looked wonderful. Your pictures always make me hungry. Your fault lah! LOL!

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  3. MariucaFriday, October 16, 2009 at 8:49:00 PM GMT+8

    Happy Deepavali ECL!

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  4. MariucaFriday, October 16, 2009 at 8:50:00 PM GMT+8

    I love northern indian cuisine yum...my fave restaurant here is d'tandoor...so yummy!

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  5. oceanskies79Friday, October 16, 2009 at 9:02:00 PM GMT+8

    I like the looks of the North Indian Cuisine. Cheers to the grassroots for organising so many activities to get the residents together. I wonder if I should just move to Mountbatten area. :P

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  6. chuanFriday, October 16, 2009 at 9:04:00 PM GMT+8

    Wow! Lim Biow Chuan seemed enjoying with the Deepavali nite huh?

    Happy Deepavali!!

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  7. linaFriday, October 16, 2009 at 9:34:00 PM GMT+8

    What a fun celebration!

    Happy Deepavali to all who celebrate. :)

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  8. AnonymousFriday, October 16, 2009 at 9:41:00 PM GMT+8

    Have a great weekend. Visiting anyone for Deepavali?

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  9. ReanaclaireFriday, October 16, 2009 at 10:29:00 PM GMT+8

    hi..visiting u for the first time.. greetings from www.reanaclaire.com

    yes, happy deepavali to all who are celebrating, tomorrow i be visiting my ex colleague.. looking forward.. :)

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  10. CRIZ LAIFriday, October 16, 2009 at 10:38:00 PM GMT+8

    Whoa... festival of lights post. :) Now I'm drooling all over the food.

    http://crizcats.blogspot.com/

    p/s: Don't visit my blog this week if you are below 18yo :P

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  11. stanleySaturday, October 17, 2009 at 12:03:00 AM GMT+8

    It must have been an enjoyable Deepavali Nite 2009 for you.

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  12. Photo CacheSaturday, October 17, 2009 at 1:23:00 AM GMT+8

    I would love to participate or watch next time. I am very fascinated by their culture.

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  13. TekkausSaturday, October 17, 2009 at 1:42:00 AM GMT+8

    So happy deepavali to everyone who is celebrating this festival of light! ;)

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  14. RennyBA's TerellaSaturday, October 17, 2009 at 2:36:00 AM GMT+8

    What a blast of a party and delicious food too!

    Of course I know the city is well known for its spirit of friendship. I've been there you know, have a blog friend like you and had one over to meet me in Oslo, Norway. So do I see you at the Oslo Blog Gathering 2010? :-)

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  15. MaRSaturday, October 17, 2009 at 2:49:00 AM GMT+8

    What a fantastic event!!
    ::sob:: why, why didn't you take me along??
    :D
    Happy PH, my choice is posted here.

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  16. DoreenSaturday, October 17, 2009 at 5:27:00 AM GMT+8

    we also have Deepavali celebration downtown this weekend. Happy Deepavali!

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  17. maryt/theteachSaturday, October 17, 2009 at 5:33:00 AM GMT+8

    ecl, thanks for sharing your pix of deepavali celebration! Sorry I haven't been around in a while! Come visit! :)

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  18. escapeSaturday, October 17, 2009 at 6:53:00 AM GMT+8

    this is one of the culture that im so eager to experience. one day ill visit a hindu church here.

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  19. DianeCASaturday, October 17, 2009 at 7:22:00 AM GMT+8

    I get a very multi cultural feel of Singapore through your blog. Thank you for sharing the many cultures with us!

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  20. Sassy MomSaturday, October 17, 2009 at 11:02:00 AM GMT+8

    Looks like a fun celebration! I just love the mix of cultures in Singapore.


    My entry is here.

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  21. Hitesh RawatSaturday, October 17, 2009 at 3:22:00 PM GMT+8

    i'm amazed by seeing so many people from different countries celebrating and posting about DIWALI.....this is really great....

    i think its not more just an Indian Festival.....its a global festival....wishing a Happy Diwali and the new year also.....

    thanks for the great pictures and the post.....

    \,,,/

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  22. Hitesh RawatSaturday, October 17, 2009 at 3:24:00 PM GMT+8

    forgot to tell about the food......it looks amazing.....i hope u ate a lots of sweets and enjoyed it.......

    and yea i love the Bhangara.....good u got a pic of them too.....

    \,,,/

    Today is DIWALI

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  23. wennSaturday, October 17, 2009 at 11:40:00 PM GMT+8

    MP Lim was so sporting..

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  24. Ken WooiSunday, October 18, 2009 at 1:49:00 AM GMT+8

    nice!
    it must be filled with lots of nice traditional performances..
    i dont remember when was the last time i watched such show.. =P

    kenwooi.com

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  25. BKSunday, October 18, 2009 at 9:00:00 AM GMT+8

    Racial harmony is especially important in a multi-racial country like Singapore. We must truly learn to love and respect each other differences and cultures.

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  26. DoraSunday, October 18, 2009 at 9:50:00 AM GMT+8

    The food looks very spicy! ;p

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  27. jams o donnellSunday, October 18, 2009 at 5:27:00 PM GMT+8

    Ah it looks like everyone had a great time. Happy weekend ECL!

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  28. GattinaSunday, October 18, 2009 at 8:31:00 PM GMT+8

    That would have been something for me ! I love those festivals ! What beautiful costumes !

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  29. Elaine LingSunday, October 18, 2009 at 9:48:00 PM GMT+8

    Looks like some real fun Deepavali celebration!
    I'm still trying to get over those extremely sweet sweets served by my Indian neighbors :S

    p/s: The monkey resides at Lower Pierce Reservoir :)

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  30. PowersTwinBMonday, October 19, 2009 at 7:45:00 AM GMT+8

    hi! I haven't been around in 3 months, and just came back to Photo Hunt...This festival looks like a wonderful cultural event...I have never eaten Indian food, but would love to try it one day! My hunt is up, please come and visit

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  31. levianMonday, October 19, 2009 at 8:01:00 AM GMT+8

    it was such a nice event! especially the part about sharing their cultures. :)

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  32. DoraMonday, October 19, 2009 at 4:45:00 PM GMT+8

    It's a colorful celebration there as compared to here. Here seems very quiet!

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  33. LifeRamblingsMonday, October 19, 2009 at 7:33:00 PM GMT+8

    sounds like a fun celebration and MP Lim is so cool rocking the night away.

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  34. LifeRamblingsMonday, October 19, 2009 at 7:34:00 PM GMT+8

    U didn't perform your Bhangra dance ECL?

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  35. LifeRamblingsMonday, October 19, 2009 at 7:35:00 PM GMT+8

    Happy Diwali to all Hindus!

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  36. foongpcTuesday, October 20, 2009 at 1:19:00 AM GMT+8

    Enjoyed your Deepavali weekend?

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  37. foongpcTuesday, October 20, 2009 at 1:20:00 AM GMT+8

    You didn't join in the bhangra dance? hehe

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  38. foongpcTuesday, October 20, 2009 at 1:20:00 AM GMT+8

    Wow! Delicious North Indian cuisine! Yummy!

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  39. Romancing ItalyTuesday, October 20, 2009 at 4:17:00 AM GMT+8

    How I miss that food! My mouth is watering just looking at the photo. I remember this festival from when I was a kid, but we never went to any festivals. On an evening drive we'd just see the candles lit everywhere.

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  40. AyieWednesday, October 21, 2009 at 4:29:00 AM GMT+8

    i also had a taste of the delish indian dishes...thanks to a diwali invite we received. it's my first time and I truly enjoyed!

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  41. PeteWednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:35:00 PM GMT+8

    Bhangra dance is nice....very energetic!

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  42. MizéFriday, October 23, 2009 at 11:31:00 AM GMT+8

    Nice colorful suits they have. Never saw them before.
    That´s why I enjoy visiting your blog so much. I´m always learning about the culture in your part of the world.
    Good rest of week :)
    Mizé.

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