Passing down Ponggal tradition


Thangespari showing her grandchildren (from left) V. Himessha, six, S. Divyiss, eight, and S. Jeevan, five, how to prepare the sweet rice as Sarugunaselan (directly behind her), family members and friends gather around. — Photos: MUSTAFA AHMAD/The Star

THREE generations of a family gathered to observe an old tradition during the Ponggal Festival organised by the Seberang Prai Municipal Council in Bagan Luar, Butterworth, Penang.

Council staff member R. Sarugunaselan, 36, brought along his sons aged eight and five to the event. Accompanying them were his mother K. Thangespari, 56, and other family members.

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