Did you hear the siren at 12 noon today? It was another day, before the siren reminded me the terrible event that happened 65 years ago. I will always remember this bit of Singapore history. On the first day of Chinese New Year in 15 February 1942, Singapore fell to the Japanese Occupation. In war, there is no right or wrong, just innocent people who suffers the wrath of destruction.
The delivery of dowry ( 送嫁妆 ) is another important custom. It represents parent's effort for her daughter to have a good life after marriage and prepare her with the necessities for being a good wife. I am amazed by some of the things included in the dowry. Of course, in our modern living, we will not be using some of those things... Nevertheless, I think it is all good to have them, as each item carries a good meaning for our blissful marriage. :-)
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