Though I'm the only child in my family, I come from a big family from my mom side and also from my dad side. My grandmother aka my dad's mom is Sino-Kadazan (Chinese mixed Kadazan). That make my dad about 25 percent Chinese which makes me...I don't know..maybe only 0.5 Chinese blood?
Anyway, today we're celebrating my Great Grandfather from my dad side 13th annivesary. I don't have the opportunity to meet him as I was not born yet when he passed away. In fact, my dad told me that he had to postponed his marriage for six months to honor the death of his grandfather. According to my grandmother, my great grandfather came from China and was adopted by a Kadazan family here. His surname is 'LO'. He was a respected chief in the village and was called a Kapitan (a name given to a respected chief).
Today, many of my aunties and uncles come to give prayer for his 13th Anniversary. It always good to see them come and gather like this with their laughter and greating each other.
The prayer was about twenty minutes long and when its time for dinner, everybody was hungry and line-up to take food. Menu for today are by potluck. Lots of delicious food served by each family. My grandma have fifteen siblings but three passed away so there were only twelve dishes served today.
After dinner, the guys as usual, do a socilising and drink some beer. While the ladies will play 'Kuah Merah' inside the house. Its so entertaining to see them playing and laughing.
As for the kids, we share stories or look at our handphone just to kill the time waiting for our parents to go back home.
Samyupsal Night with Family: Grateful for Family Timeteacherlynlyn ·
