The Balik Kampung Light Show

As cars streamed continuously into the Karak Toll Plaza in Gombak, a twenty-second camera exposure turned the Hari Raya exodus into something magical…

The Balik Kampung Light Show

The Balik Kampung Light Show

I had unexpected company while I was photographing from the roadside. A family came by for ‘buka puasa’. According to Emma Hashim,  her kids tried full fasting (successfully), so she is rewarding them with their favourite things. Burgers and watching the balik kampung light show 🙂

Car Boot Treat

Car Boot Treat

From left: Syukri Imran 9, Syukira Elyana 8, Shukita Nabila 7, Shuhada Nadiera 2

There Is Money In Money

This Hari Raya, there is money inside money. I was at the crowded Bazar Larut Malam Danau Kota this morning when I noticed money flying everywhere.

Duit Raya

Money For Sale at 3am

The little green packets for duit raya now come printed as currency notes in various denominations. Just slip some real money into the packets and the recipients will be doubly thrilled, I’m sure. I think it is brilliant but I wonder if Bank Negara approves of the idea though.

Money In Money