tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184465522011-04-22T02:41:00.501+08:00~fri3ndz4ev@~http://www.blogger.com/profile/11087065501370758238noreply@blogger.comBlogger41100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18446552.post-1143355993510224032006-03-26T14:49:00.000+08:002006-03-26T14:53:13.513+08:00IT was a Sunday night like no other. With the weather cooperating, although the haze somewhat compromised the view, many Malaysians took the opportunity to look up into the heavens and watch a magnificent phenomenon unfold. The moon was slowly disappearing,then later on, disappeared from the sky over the peninsular. And the total eclipse only ended few moments later. And those watching that night will not be around when it next happens, which is 1,000 years from now. On such a historic night, what were we thinking of? Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon? Or Wu Gang the woodcutter? Or perhaps Chang-Er. Maybe some were thinking of a Werewolf in London.<br /><br />WHILE its origin is based on a historical event, the annual Mooncake Festival is also associated with fascinating lunar legends and myths. THE Mooncake Festival, also known as Mid-Autumn Festival. Historically, it was a harvest festival for farmers but traditionally, womenfolk worshipped Chang-Er, the moon goddess.<br /><br />Mooncakes are also known as ``reunion cakes'' as family members gather to partake of the sweet confectionery. Mooncakes are eaten throughout the month before the actual festival day. They make meaningful gifts for kith and kin. In the evenings, children gleefully carry lanterns of all shapes and sizes. The bearing of lanterns and the origin of mooncakes date back to a 14th century revolt by the Chinese against the Mongols. In 1376, the Chinese overthrew the Yuan (Mongol) dynasty (1280-1376) in an uprising brilliantly hatched by lantern-bearing messengers who delivered mooncakes with hidden messages. Legend has it that the time and place of the revolution were concealed in the mooncakes sent to friends and relatives. The midnight massacre of the Mongols was led by Liu Bowen. Today, altars are set up outside the house facing the full moon on the night of the festival. The ``harvest moon'' is at its brightest and roundest this time of the year. Offerings of mooncakes, mini yams and water caltrops are laid out for Chang-Er, also known as the Moon Lady. Round fruits are offered as the shape symbolises the fullness of the moon and family harmony. Some women peel pomelos and mini yams in the belief that they will have a flawless complexion. Others pray to the moon goddess hoping to be blessed with good husbands. The classic tale of Chang-Er, the beautiful moon goddess, is associated with the Mooncake Festival. Pictures of her in a flowy gown floating to the moon commonly adorn mooncake boxes. Folklore has it that she was married to the divine archer Hou Yi, who shot nine out of 10 suns that were causing havoc. For his deed, the Queen Mother of the West gave him the elixir of life. Chang-Er stole her husband's potion of immortality, drank it and found herself floating to the moon. There she lives out her days in the cold lonely moon palace with a furry rabbit for companion. A slightly different version says that Hou Yi was a tyrannical ruler. Chang-Er drank the magic potion to prevent him from becoming immortal. Another myth tells of woodcutter Wu Gang who was banished to the moon and became Chang-Er's friend and servant. The Jade Emperor punished Wu Gang by ordering him to cut down a cassia tree. It was a task that could never be completed as the tree is immortal and would grow back each time it is felled. Moon worship has its roots in China's Sung (960-1127), Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, when commoners and emperors alike observed the practice. During the Qing dynasty, mooncakes were renamed ``moonflowers.'' In Mandarin, the word yuebing for mooncakes sounds like ``monthly sickness'' (or menstruation). . Some Chinese families today still stay up late to observe the occasion eating mooncakes, sipping tea and gazing at the beautiful moon. It is regarded the perfect moment if someone catches the moon's reflection in the centre of his or her teacup.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/18446552-114335599351022403?l=friendz4eva15.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>~fri3ndz4ev@~http://www.blogger.com/profile/11087065501370758238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18446552.post-1137313347946790742006-01-15T16:07:00.000+08:002006-03-26T15:00:41.716+08:00phew....finally...im back in action after a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooog holiday....though...(grace muz be saying me lazzzzzzie to update my blog)....haha....so...thankz to grace's 'desakan'...only im back in action...if not...she will keep sayin 'hey...y din update ur blog??','ppl's blog ad dunno how advance la'...and many more..that i dun wanna mention it...make me paiseh only...haha...sorrie grace...no offense k...hehe...erm...so...today is the 2nd day of my sweet sixteen...haha...wat a nice name huh...then nothing much happening nowdays...erm...juz celebrated my b'day 2days ago...which i call upon 20 frenz attend that party...man...we have whole lot of fun...haha...i know grace...u r jealous now...blekz...jkjk...hehe...called u to come buthen cannot...apa la...din pei min at all la...haha...no offense again...lol...still u owe me a present k...aiks...u juz gave it to me juz now...but..is dat considered arr??haha...jk only lorr...dun take it so serious...im not hungry 4 da presents...hehe...up to u...haha<br />haiyo....y i sounds like so tamak wan...haihz....then wat else....ah...after the party..we went to futsal...man...end up blueblack everywhere...thanks to sumone-sumone la...haha...then....yesterday was a day where convent-all-new under-18 vs star under-18...<br />wow....dunno wat to say man...'good game...buthen rough match'...1st time man...haha...<br />no offense to convent team nor star team k...hehe...both of u really have a great game play!!!...<br />erm...4 today...nthg special is on...wanted to finish up me homeworks...especially..miss tan's work..sooooo many la....haihz...wonder i can finish it on time or not...phew...dats all 4 now la...hope i can updat my blog tomorow...so dat grace wont ask me to again...i need to be independant man...haha...jk grace...last words....have to grow up ad la...cannot be small kid anymore...matured la...haha...msg to myself...thankz 4 reminding me tzili!!!....happy sweet-sixteen david chai!!!....<br />t.q grace...tzili...lisa....three of u really made my this year birthday...a great wan...i'll remember it dudes...luv u all...<br />lastly to all my frenz....luv u all tooo....<br />peace 4ever!!!!<br />~friendz4eva~<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/18446552-113731334794679074?l=friendz4eva15.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>~fri3ndz4ev@~http://www.blogger.com/profile/11087065501370758238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18446552.post-1130776047947748522005-10-31T23:48:00.000+08:002005-11-01T00:27:27.976+08:00<span style="color:#ff9900;">*Performed by R.Kelly*</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">~The Worlds Greatest~</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">I am a mountain</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">I am a tall tree</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">ooooh, I am a swift wind,</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">Sweepin' the country </span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">I am a river,</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">Down in the valley</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">ooooh, I am a vision</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">And I can see clearly</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff9900;">If anybody asks you who I am</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9900;">Just stand up tall</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9900;">Look 'em in the face and say</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9900;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">I'm that star up in the sky</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">I'm that mountain peak up high</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Hey I made it, mmmmmm</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">I'm the world's greatest</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">And I'm that little bit of hope</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">When my back's againts the ropes</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">I can feel it, mmmmmm</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">I'm the world's greatest</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">(the worlds greatest, worlds greatest, for ever)</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">I am a giant</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">I am an eagle</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">ooh, I am a lion</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">Down in the jungle</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">I am a marchin' band</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">I am the people</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">ooh, I am a helping hand</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">I am a hero</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff9900;">If anybody asks you who I am</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9900;">Just stand up tall</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9900;">Look 'em in the face and say</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">I'm that star up in the sky</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">I'm that mountain peak up high</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">Hey I made it, mmm</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">I'm the world's greatest mmm</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">And I'm that little bit of hope</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">When my back's against the ropes </span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">I can feel it, mmm</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">I'm the world's greatest</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">In the ring of life i'll rain love(i will rain)</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">and the world will notice a king(oooohhhh yahhhhh)</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">when theres darkness i'll shine a light(shine a light)</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">and views of success reflect in me</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">I'm that star up in the sky</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">I'm that mountain peak up high</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">Hey i made it,(said I made it)</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">I'm the world's greatest</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">(I'm that little bit)</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">And I'm that little bit of hope</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">When my back's againts the ropes (i can)</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">I can feel it (feel it)</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;">I'm the world's greatest</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">(Wooooooooooooooo)</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">I'm that star up in the sky(star in the sky)</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">I'm that mountain peak up high (oh yes i am)</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Hey i made it</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">I'm the world's greatest</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">and i'm that little bit of hope (little bit of hope)</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">when my backs against the ropes (my backs again)</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/18446552-113077604794774852?l=friendz4eva15.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>~fri3ndz4ev@~http://www.blogger.com/profile/11087065501370758238noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18446552.post-1130685773422164412005-10-30T23:19:00.000+08:002005-10-30T23:22:53.440+08:00hahaha...happy-go-lucky......today is happy day!!!...hopefully tomorow is also a happy day<br />haha...dunno wat to write la...juz simply write...nothing to write....<br />gonna write sumthin nice soon....<br />so...catch me nxt time...<br />chaoz!!!c ya...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/18446552-113068577342216441?l=friendz4eva15.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>~fri3ndz4ev@~http://www.blogger.com/profile/11087065501370758238noreply@blogger.com0