Even though you were born in Ipoh, Kluang, Portsmouth, Melaka,Bandar Baru Bangi, Bukit Mertajam,Kuala Lumpur, your root is here, in a serene little kampung, away from the hustle bustle of the city. That's why, every year, whether you like it or not, the trip to Kampung Lasah which is about 15 km from Sungei Siput, is a must. Alhamdulillah everybody looked forward to visit Mak We (my father's sister) who live with his youngest son and his family. We would bring along several chickens, a packet of rice and thosai for breakfast. Mum cooked the thosai and I prepared chicken curry.
When we were young, we spent our long school holidays in the village.We became 'orang kampung' for a while ; waiting patiently for the durians in the dusun, bathing in the little stream beside the house, playing pondok-pondok and sometimes helping the elders to grind coffee beans.
The village is neglected now. Most of my cousins' children are successful in their studies and staying in the big cities. Hari Raya is the only time when we meet and get to know each other.
En Doktor managed to get 3 days off and drove home after Hari Raya prayer.
Clearly, Ayah was the happiest person on that day.
Lunch was served. As usual we had Mak We's speciality , ' Ayam kerabu'.
Aman and Amir.
Imam Muda Daniel. He was elected to be the imam for 3 days during last Ramadan.
My nephew Mohamad and his father, Azman . En Azman is going to Durban , South Africa in October.
Grilling chicken by the riverside.
Waiting for the chicken to cook!
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