Vesak Decor - 2012

Haven't been to my blog or blogroll in ages, so to do some justice I'm going to do a post about my Vesak decorations for this year. Though it won't be anything lengthy and descriptive as last time. I missed the chance to post some pics of my last year's decor, let alone take any snapshots of it as I was busy with work. But now that I'm back to freelancing, I've got more time at hand to spend as I wish.

I started out with the recyclable plastic frames (the same frames I used for Vesak decor in 2010). So first scraped off the previous year's decor, which came off easily. And after looking at the odd colors of tissue papers I got down this time (as it always happens that it's not I who happen to buy them) I decided the lanterns should be multicolored as usual. So after toiling for 2-3 days, battling with sticky flour glue (paappa) and making a confetti carpet right around me, I came up with these designs at the last moment.

Yep, the first lantern was put up on 5th (Vesak day), and the 2nd and rest of the designs came a day and a two later! -__- That's it for the background story, and now let's move on to the photo tour.

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More pics can be seen here. 

Have a great weekend!

Happy Wesak!

Hope you all are enjoying the festive mood. Yep, for Lankans it's time for Wesak! And not just us.. most Buddhist countries, especially ones following Theravada Buddhism, are celebrating the Wesak Festival.

Wesak is the most important day *for us Buddhists* that celebrates three most significant events of Lord Buddha - the birth, enlightenment and passing away (Parinibbana).

I've added a 'Wesak Special' page (check on the green tab above) for bits of trivia on Wesak Festival and how we celebrate it the Lankan way.

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So did anyone go see Wesak decor? Made any lanterns? Ate from a Dan Sel? =D

After 2 days worth toiling I managed to finish decorating one small Wesak kuudu (lantern) and now it hangs in front of the house nicely. *I'll post some pics of it later*

I'm also planning to tour Kandy to capture the Wesak vibes during the coming days. Also wondering if I could ever feast at a Dan Sel again, as it's been ages since I last ate from one. Mom's so particular about hygiene.. though me and dad think it's the taste that matters the most. lol

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So for all the Buddhists out there..

Wish you a Very Happy Wesak!