15th: A Malaysian celebration

I just realize that I am 1 short of the required 15 blog posts.

So I'll sum one up with my work on "Naw Ruz", a Malaysian celebration.

Now, I know that I'll be drawing some stares, but "Naw Ruz" is an integral part of the Baha'i Holy days.

It is basically the new year for the Baha'i community all around the world.


To learn more about the Baha'is, visit www.bahai.org

But this isn't a blog to promote the Baha'is. It is a written statement to record my weekly activities.

I started out to work on a 2 page long introductory note about "Naw Ruz". Originally, Naw Ruz is a unique celebration (it is a new year celebration for the Persians and Iranians) for certain people in the Middle East.

What I made is an article compressed for "I don't know what Naw Ruz is all about" fit enough for a Standard 5-6 student to read and gain a substantial understanding on the nature of the celebration.

I feel honored as I am one to write such on a celebration. I hope I have done Naw Ruz and the Baha'i community some intellectual justice.

So what I wrote? Simple stuffs. I need to keep it informative, yet not to omit relevant information. I need to pass this assignment off as a "two sheet of paper that you can read and know kit" sort of thing. It is a mind bogling challenge. But I've passed it. Dr. Edwin now holds a copy of it.

And I am just one happy soul who is more than happy to write about a special occasion.

I wonder what are the thoughts of cultural historians when they record cultural phenomenons and festivals? I'm sure they struggle alot to keep a neutral ground, while trying to make their articles as exciteable and readable. Now I can begin to see in an another perspective.

Nice!