Knowing your roots

Not many people have heard of Taiping. It is actually a small town in Perak where my parents are from actually. So Chinese New Year has always been a time where the whole family meets in Taiping where my grandfather is now.

It is a tradition that the first few days meaning reunion and first day of New Year should be spent with the Father's side.

As I could recall we usually have 2 dinners every night.. Meaning we will eat with mummy's side and then with daddy's side.

I enjoy being at mummy's side because there are children our age and we get along pretty well. The restuarant that we eat there is a shop that sells almost everything but most of all we remember the toys and sweets. We always give them bussiness during time.

Daddy's side is mostly the grandaunties, yes you heard me right. My Ah Mah and Ah Kong pass away a while back already and yet there is all that love in that house for us. At that time was me and Dennis only so we actually got a lot of angpow as we were the only children and then came Marcus long after that. The food in that house was never shot of delicious. Seriously. All home-cooked and always had our favourite food. Soup, fish, vegetable, chicken and the list can go on and on.


This is my daddy's side house.

It is on the main street.
Marcus popping his head out.

This is a picture of my ancesstors. There is a priest amongs them too. Father James Saw, who will be missed.
Mother of pearl furniture. The pieces in the living room.
You must be wondering why I even place this picture up. This house experience the war times too. Hence a small dent to the grill.
Look at this amazing piece of food carving. I remember shouting into it calling "Ee Poh Ee Poh". They are of a certain age so have to call them really loud. Now there is only one Ee Poh left.
Happy Chinese New Year. Hope you have safe trips back to your home town and spend time with the people you love the most. They are your true friends..

Love
Kristie