tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post6060197450518333580..comments2024-01-15T12:05:58.320+08:00Comments on Elephants & Mangoes: Cheng Beng : It's Tomb-Sweeping DaySharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-44108158672964014732017-05-04T07:30:12.384+08:002017-05-04T07:30:12.384+08:00We go really early to avoid the heat, before sun-u...We go really early to avoid the heat, before sun-up! ^.^Sharon D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-89203632225539672912017-05-01T12:04:17.697+08:002017-05-01T12:04:17.697+08:00you so good
I dun follow my dad to go tomb sweepin...you so good<br />I dun follow my dad to go tomb sweeping as it is hot and tiring nowsaday<br />Imemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15567362971353468069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-7634087463382763322017-04-15T09:41:10.434+08:002017-04-15T09:41:10.434+08:00Although I've been going several years now, Sh...Although I've been going several years now, Shirley, it still excites me :D xx Sharon D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-67419251284211308342017-04-15T09:38:47.247+08:002017-04-15T09:38:47.247+08:00We went all out with the food ;) It's a fascin...We went all out with the food ;) It's a fascinating cultural event.Sharon D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-59305562151929001512017-04-15T09:32:55.024+08:002017-04-15T09:32:55.024+08:00What a nice experience. We woke up as early, Rose ...What a nice experience. We woke up as early, Rose ;) Much cooler and more peaceful. Sharon D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-67883787461743613412017-04-15T09:28:41.366+08:002017-04-15T09:28:41.366+08:00Big hugs, Sharon .. so sorry to hear. I still miss...Big hugs, Sharon .. so sorry to hear. I still miss my loved ones, the ones who have departed, even after years. Sharon D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-73743312909866517612017-04-15T09:22:45.221+08:002017-04-15T09:22:45.221+08:00Yes, you are right, Nancy. It makes a good bonding...Yes, you are right, Nancy. It makes a good bonding session.Sharon D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-69580981529951175722017-04-13T21:44:16.866+08:002017-04-13T21:44:16.866+08:00Such a colourful post, Sharon! I've never been...Such a colourful post, Sharon! I've never been to one actually, so it's real interesting for me......... xoxoBlackswanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04765892937555860461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-47884849399884439082017-04-11T23:21:34.427+08:002017-04-11T23:21:34.427+08:00What a great event, Sharon! And the food looks de...What a great event, Sharon! And the food looks delicious, especially the roasts!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-48882429233475205162017-04-11T17:52:20.056+08:002017-04-11T17:52:20.056+08:00Thanks for sharing. I had my first ching ming this...Thanks for sharing. I had my first ching ming this year. Never followed my parents before so this was my first. With my hubby's family. We visited his grandfather's tomb.<br /><br />Everyone woke up before 5am and we had to walk about 5 minutes up the hill to the tomb. Kids no complaint other than tired legs. Haha.Rose worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02104898697123799249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-13026052077933046362017-04-11T14:57:52.329+08:002017-04-11T14:57:52.329+08:00Usually, during Qing Ming, i go my father there, m...Usually, during Qing Ming, i go my father there, my grandparents, my auntie will go temple pray....Somewhere in Singaporehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01777236252592906972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-34197534133620728532017-04-11T14:41:46.167+08:002017-04-11T14:41:46.167+08:00Kakaka ..the car comes with a driver - now grandpa...Kakaka ..the car comes with a driver - now grandpa can go sightseeing ;)Sharon D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-2181990749126539942017-04-11T13:57:04.811+08:002017-04-11T13:57:04.811+08:00Each family has their own Cheng Beng practices. In...Each family has their own Cheng Beng practices. In a way, its an opportunity for the family members to get together.Nancy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790364807514237397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-14046172332631098472017-04-11T08:30:05.769+08:002017-04-11T08:30:05.769+08:00Wow! Thanks to Sharon I get the whole idea of Chen...Wow! Thanks to Sharon I get the whole idea of Cheng Beng. I have heard about this a lot but never get to know so details like this. Its a unique culture and good to know. By the way...that car is awesome!cindyrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126209176777978569noreply@blogger.com