Having visited Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Dubai Nooranie and Usoof are now back in London.

The holiday was well worth. A few days after our arrival in SL we attended Usoof’s older brother Ismail’s 85th birthday. It was great to see his sons Azhari, Robin, his family and Muzzamil. prospero ivermectin Masa Sookoor killed two birds with one stone by staying on for the Cuttilan family reunion that was held a few days later. Our son Azlan and his wife joined us for the reunion and Delwynne was able to meet the Cuttilan clan. Two days after the reunion we together with Azlan and Del went around the Central Province and thanks to Saam Tegal who arranged the trip and Iqram who booked us the Kandalama Hotel a stay that Azlan had promised Del, we had a well deserved experience. At Kandalama we were upgraded to the Royal Suite which had a sitting room, a dining table that could sit we think 18-20 people, a double jacuzzi in each of the two en suite bathrooms! Amboi what luxury! We could have stayed there for a few more days if not for the fact our schedule was already planned and arranged. At the Udawalawe safari park we learnt not to say “Roong katussa” unless we wanted the elephant to charge at us again in the future trips! The Pollonnaruwa Ruins with Del’s geological knowledge and the experience encountered at the Dalada Maligawa in Kandy are memories we are sure Del and Azlan will remember for a long time. Back in Colombo, it was BBQs, Ermiza, Mutiara and Megara taking Azlan and Del around and visiting friends and relatives to be entertained.

After the two weeks of Azlan’s stay and return to the UK we flew to Malaysia. We were based at the granny annex (that has been allocated any time we visit Malaysia) belonging to bapak Tan Sri Ismail Hussein’s daughter and son-in-law. We spent most of the time with them and bapak Tan Sri. As in the past we could not have left Malaysia without going to Melaka. Having said our “Apa Khabar?” to all our friends and relatives we returned to Sri Lanka for another three weeks.

On our return journey to the UK we stopped over to be entertained by Muzammil, Shezmina, Ayaz and Azira. The first day we were taken to see the the Dubai town centre and we tasted the lazat (delicious) falooda made of ice cream, pistaschios, biji selasih (kasa kasa), syrup and cornflakes. After a boat ride we went to see the worlds tallest building of today and the musical fountain. It was sheer magic! It was the first day of spring and we were handed orchids at the Dubai Mall. Oh,  must not forget the Jimmy Choo wallet Usoof bought for Nooranie! Had a super dinner and returned to base. ivermectin paste dewormer dose The following day we drove on the trunk of the Palm and entered the Atlantis Hotel. Buffet lunch at the Kaleidoscope Restaurant, Good Friday experience and watching the 10 times Guinness Book Records  winner  carving  a miniature model of the Atlantis are memories never to be forgotten. Terima Kasih Muzammil dan keluarga. ivermectina hepatotoxicidade

We are now looking forward to our next holiday.

We also  look forward to hearing from the other members of the Cuttilan clan in this blog.

The Keris

Keris is an important weapon used by Malay perwira (warriors) like the legendary Hang Tuah, the Javanese and the Sumaterans.

Unlike the pedang (sword) it is fashioned to have a pointed wavy blade with a pistol grip handle. Each clan has a distinct style to their keris. en cuanto tiempo hace efecto quanox Some keris are considered to have magical powers and would have been passed down through the family. antidote of ivermectin It is believed that a warrior would go into battle carrying as many as three keris. One for attacking, one for defending himself and one to bestow its magic to help him in the fight. how does ivermectin work on a molecular level

When a Malay Raja bestows a Keris as a gift it is considered a symbol of honour. However, it can also be  a symbol of death when a Raja’s own keris is given to a court official to execute his command to end the life of a dignitary.

Today the keris is still considered as a symbol of grandeur, authority and power of a Sultan. Many Malay sultans inherit a number of ancient keris as part of the royal regalia with names given to various kinds of keris.

Adat Orang Melayu/Malay Customs

In Indonesia and Malaysia Malays are very particular about their customs which they inherited from their forefathers. Officially or socially they have code of conduct that is strictly observed by their fellowmen and others.

a)  For example, although it is not of importance to us Sri Lankan Malays but only of interest, wearing  a baju (outfit) in yellow is forbidden when one has an audience with their rulers.

b)  When a Malay points at someone,  something or a particular direction, he does not use his second finger. This is considered impolite. The thumb of the right hand is used instead.

c)  One aspect of the Malay customs which is still practiced today is the role of the Tepak Sirih.  The Tepak Sirih is a special container made out of silver, pewter or brass. The usual items found in this container are pinang (areca nut) cutter, sirih (betel) pinang (areca nut) tembaku (tobacco), kapur (lime) and gambir. The custom of sirih chewing goes back more than a hundred years. It is in fact a protocol. In the past, elaborate sirih presentation ceremonies welcomed delegates to the palace. ivermectin update Recently in Pelembang, Indonesia, we, Usoof and Nooranie were presented the sirih from a Tepak Sirih after a Tepak Sirih dance. It also plays an important role in marriages. This is explained in the wedding ceremony section.

d)  Removing shoes.

When entering a house it is customary to remove one’s shoes. An old lady we called  Emak Tok  (grandmother) who is no longer with us once told us that the reason was because dirt trampled and found in shoes can be brought in to the house.

e)  Giving Salams.

It is a tradition that one give salams when meeting and greeting people.  Children are trained from a very early stage to give salams. This is done by bending and touching the elders right hand with the forehead. bonnie hartz ivermectin dog If this person is a close relative then one kisses the hand. However opposite sex adults should be cautious  because people of marriageable age should not touch one another. Also one may be in a wadhu (ablution) stage ready for sembahyang (prayers).

f)  Sitting position.

On the floor men sit crossed legged and women with both legs bending to the right. Ladies should not spread their legs apart.

g)  Using hands to eat.

Use one’s right hand and not the left to eat. dosage ivermectin standard chickens  Use left hand to serve yourselves with the spoon.

h)  Clothing

The traditional dress ((baju kurung/baju kebaya) code for Malay women would be covered from neck to ankle and with sleeves to beneath the elbow. It is still common today for this dress code to be observed whilst accommodating current fashion trends. As for men, the baju Melayu for formal wear and a batik shirt and trousers for informal functions is the norm.

We hope that this article has been informative for you. If you have questions or comments please feel free to post them below.