Wednesday, January 19, 2005

Business Trip To Holidays

I'm supposed to go on a business trip to Malaysia for three weeks, starting on Monday. I've just realized that there will be 5 public holidays on weekdays in this period. I reckon, getting some work done will not be easy:
  • January 25: Thaipusam - Celebrated by Hindus on the tenth month of the Hindus calendar. It is believed on this day the stars, Pusan and Brihaspati are united into one. It is a celebration of the birthday of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Muruga, the youngest son of Lord Shiva. Before this day, Hindus usually prepare themselves by fasting, dieting on certain food and maintaining self-discipline. A huge procession of penitents in an atmosphere electric with drumming and chanting. Skewers fastened metal hooks, spikes on their body including tongues, cheeks and nipples defying all sense of pain. A fire walking ceremony is also demonstrated in some temples.
  • February 1: Federal Territory Day
  • February 9-10: Chinese New Year - 4702 will be the year of the rooster.
  • February 10: Awal Muharram Maal Hijrah - The start of Muslim year or calendar, Muharram, which coincides with Prophet Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Medina on the first of Muharram in 622AD. Because this day is already a public holiday, it will be forwarded to February 11!

1 comment:

Ms Mac said...

I will miss you while you are holidaying on a business trip! Please continue to post!