Food as discipline

Over a month after my grandmother (porpor) had passed, my family is still in mourning. According to Buddhist thought, this period lasts for seven weeks with the start of each…

Sweet dumplings day

Traditionally, Chinese New Year lasts for the first two weeks, and its end is marked by the ‘Lanterns Festival’ on the 15th day of the lunar new year. Also known…

Easter jollies

I have always loved the Easter holidays. Growing up as a Roman Catholic means the weekend is packed with churchgoing activities, but the warmer weather and a long bank (public)…