Ponggol is a time of harvest celebrated by Indians everywhere. For us Kadazans it would be Tadau Kaamatan celebrated at the end of May in Sabah.
In Good Shepherd Church, Setapak, we had a great time celebrating Ponggol with Rev. Fr. Philip Muthu (from Assumption Church) and our parish priest, Fr Patrick. Traditional Indian music filled the air played beautifully and skillfully while rice and milk simmering in a pot at the entrance of the church before Mass began. Mass was celebrated in 4 languages: English, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia and Tamil with most of the hymns sung beautifully in Tamil.
Mass ended after an hour and a half with the usual fellowship where sweetened milked rice are given in packets to everyone among other breakfast items like tosai with curry and chutney, etc.
While having breakfast there we were being entertained by some games organised by the Tamil Ministry. Here are some photos of the celebration:
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