Cutting across cultures

Spreading cheer: While the Chinese use fireworks and sparklers to scare off evil spirits, the Malays use them to add to the merriment of the festive season.

It does not matter if the duit raya packet is Chinese style or the muruku snack is Indian. When Malaysians celebrate their festivals, it's an all Malaysian affair.

THE Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Eid) celebrations will not be complete without the duit raya just ask any child.