Wherever you are, Hari Raya Aidilfitri will not be complete without ketupat. Find out more about ketupat here.
WHEREVER you are, Hari Raya Aidilfitri will not be complete without ketupat. This traditional dish is a must have for revellers, not only as a festive delicacy but also as a decoration.
Ketupat is made from rice or glutinous rice that is wrapped in a woven palm leaf casing before it is boiled.The ketupat weavings also have their own symbolisms and implied meanings. For instance, the weaving of ketupat is said to represent human faults and sins while the white content symbolises cleanliness and the purity of the heart asking for forgiveness.
Today, ketupat has become a popular symbol for Hari Raya but what many may not realise is that it also has a strong historical tradition.In the olden days, the Javanese would weave ketupat and gift them to their elders as a symbol of respect and friendship during the festive season.
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