Traditions Flashcards
1
Q
Why “wet” market
A
The water of live fish, the water dripping from ice, the blood of slaughtered animals
2
Q
Origin of hawker centres
A
To house itinerant hawkers to
- remove street obstruction
- control hygiene
3
Q
Night market + etymology
A
Pasar malam
Etymology: bazar night in Javanese
4
Q
Muslim bank holiday around Aug and meaning
A
Hari Raya Haji : sacrifice of Ismail by Abraham
5
Q
Hari Raya Haji in “French”
A
Aïd-el-Kébir
6
Q
SE Asian blouse and detail
A
Kebaya, worn with a sarong
7
Q
Etymology of Deepavali
A
Series of lamps (dipa) in Sanskrit
8
Q
Name of Deepavali in India
A
Diwali
9
Q
First main transportation means within Singapore
A
Rickshaw
10
Q
Traditions for Vesak (2)
A
Bathing the Buddha
The 3 step 1 bow ceremony
