Sorrow and celebration on holy day


Joy and remembrance: R. Pavitra, 21, choosing flowers in Brickfields to celebrate the Tamil New Year, while Rev Father Anthony Liew washes the feet of parishioners in a re-enactment of Jesus washing the feet of his 12 apostles during the Last Supper, on Maundy Thursday at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Green Lane, Penang.

PETALING JAYA: Today is a solemn time for Christians marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday, but for Tamils, Sikhs and Malayalees it is full of joy.

While the Tamils observe the new year celebration of Puthandu, Malayalee Hindus will have a similar festival to mark Vishu. The Sikhs, meanwhile, will observe Vaisakhi, commemorating the formation of the Khalsa.

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