CNY Reunion Dinner saved by technology as siblings ‘get together’ virtually 12 Feb 2021 / 11:35 H.
KUALA NERUS: Embracing different religions and being distant from family members due to the Movement Control Order (MCO) has not been a hindrance to celebrating the reunion dinner (makan besar) tradition in conjunction with Chinese New Year today.
Terengganu Malaysian Chinese Muslim Association (MACMA) chairman, Datin Norhana Ng Abdullah, 63, said the event was an age old tradition that would not be forgotten, but this time it was celebrated differently with her six siblings.
“This year, we only communicate via video call (
pix). Although we are not able to be together, at least, we get to see each other while being with their respective families.