When I say I know little about this festival, I think it shows: #1 I is not aware, or #2 Racial Harmony Day in schools last time didn't really reach their desired goal?

The website says:

"There are various alleged origins attributed to this festival. Some hold that they celebrate the marriage of Lakshmi with Lord Vishnu. In Bengal the festival is dedicated to the worship of Kali. It also commemorates that blessed day on which the triumphant Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana. On this day also Sri Krishna killed the demon Narakasura."

The website also says:

"Everyone forgets and forgives the wrongs done by others. There is an air of freedom, festivity and friendliness everywhere. This festival brings about unity. It instills charity in the hearts of people. Everyone buys new clothes for the family. Employers, too, purchase new clothes for their employees."

I'm being lazy. Just cut-and-paste and link you guys to the website.

To the non-Hindus we probably just treat it as another holiday (It's not even a holiday for me! Me exam in 10days' time! >.<), but man, we gotta know man. It holds meaning for some, even though they may not be the majority of the population in this little island. It's good to have some awareness, or at least to gain some knowledge.

Do spend time reading this post by our very famous local blogger Mr.Miyagi. He really sums up things well. (Read about how a primary school kid goes to school during Racial Harmony Day dressed as a ______!) And yes, I is being lazy again. I is saying "Go look at other people's blog, I gotta go study la!"

Sorry, guys. But I got a battle to fight, and if I die you guys are not gonna have the chance to come by and read about how I brush my teeth the same way every morning le.