Chap Goh Meh

Chap Goh Meh or Tzap Goh Mei represents the fifteenth and final day of the Lunar New Year period as celebrated by Chinese migrant communities. The term is from the Hokkien dialect and refers to the fifteenth day of the first month, which is the occasion of the first full moon of the New Year.
The occasion is marked by feasting and various festivities, including the consumption of tangyuan. In traditional Chinese culture, it is also celebrated as the Lantern Festival or the Shang Yuan Festival. In Southeast Asia, however, it coincides with the Chinese Valentine's Day

It was a bit cloudy last night as soon as the rain stopped. Apparently, my friend and I were watching tv until 3.20 am and it was full moon. It was just like a spotlight from the sky brightened our place. Probably it would be nice if it surrounded by sparkling stars. Anyway, still I would say words to praise the Lord for everything. I am grateful to see His touch. Beautiful. :)

Lovey Dovey....

My favourite pet

First I thought.." mabuk ka ni kucing?.." Catnap as they say..hehe..macam mo garu saja tu leher dia..

Tongkungon oh tongkungon...

2009 sudah mari...Happy New Year!

Tongkungon..reminds me of my grandparents...they used to play this instrument while we were gathering at their house during childhood, sitting beside the 'ropuhan' ( fireplace) and watch them play while waiting for meals to be served...
I still remembered when I was questioning my dad.." Pa, apaini?" ( time belum pandai dusun language). " Tongkungon", my dad took it and played.." Gitar ka Pa? Lain juga...", I said with mischievous face. My Bapa senyum2 saja sambil concentrate main..ting tong ting tong ting ting tonggg.........sounds like a music with a bunch of gongs..
It makes me think..how proud I am to be a Dusun..:)


"The Tongkungon is a tube zither made entirely of large poring bamboo. A whole section of bamboo is taken and four to eight strips of the skin carefully undercut along the length of the bamboo between the nodes to form the string. Small pieces of cane or wood are placed under the strings at each end to alter their lengths and pitches. The names of the strings and the sound intervals between their pitches correspond to the Gongs in the ensembles of their respective communities. People often play the Tongkungon alone for personal relaxation or entertainment. It is also used to accompany dancing and is popular among the Kadazandusun community of Sabah."