| By Zan Hosni
Children give an energetic performance
Once again, the season for
Pongal Kalai Vizha has come upon us. Members of the Bandar Seri
Begawan Indian Association gathered at the International
Convention Centre (ICC) in Berakas, Sunday night to celebrate
the season for the rice harvest known as ‘Pongal’. This
festival is celebrated for 3 days in welcoming the coming of the
harvest.
The first day, the Bhogi Pongal
is celebrated before sunrise. A bonfire is lit and all useless
household items are thrown into the flames.
This symbolises the start of a
fresh new year. ‘Kolam’ designs are also drawn with white
paste of newly harvested rice and the outlines of the design are
drawn with red mud.
A welcoming speech was made by
the Chairman of the Pongal Kalai Vizha committee – Dr K C
Rajaraman, followed by a speech given by Dr P S Sugathan –
President of the Bandar Seri Begawan Indian Association.
The night’s programme was
filled with colourful and talented performances.
The children’s group
performed an enchanting dance and had the audience clapping
vigourously at the end.
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