Keeping to Bangalorean Christmas traditions in Kuala Lumpur


The Isaacs still celebrate Christmas like they did at home in Bangalore, India, and they are most happy to share their festive food and traditions with their Malaysian friends. - S.S.KANESAN/The Star

[caption id="attachment_352959" align="alignleft" width="409"] The Isaacs only put up their decorations on Christmas Eve, staying faithful to the customs of their homeland. Photos: S.S. KANESAN/The Star[/caption]

It was over two decades ago but Indian expatriate Ruth Isaac still remembers the wonder of celebrating her first Christmas in Kuala Lumpur.

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