Thaipusam Enigma
From: "VILVES,Kesavan" To: MalaysianIndianCLUB@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 3, 2007 4:12:49 AM Subject:
Re: MI CLUB: Re: Thaipusam - Why must they behave like hooligans.
Dear All, I totally agree with Kalai & the rest, after my work, I straight went to Batu Caves and reached there almost 1:30am ( my work finishes almost 12am that day). Being a Hindu, I would miss without participating in the Kavadi procession plus I was delighted to read that Mr.Nadaraja has imposed stricter rules this year to attract more foreigners. We was walking to near to the entrance & was pushed by those "boys-in-a-train-group"one after another. Not only that there are stalls & Kalai Iravu set up opposite the entrace which is really Stupid and foolish to do so when there isn’t ample space to walk. One of the Bonda-seller was shouting that "if anyone of you fall into hot kuali, im not responsible " Look at how irresponsible this idiot could be. What he want’s is profit without taking note of people’s safety. First place why the so-called Authority gave permission to set up stalls ?? Stampede Next, after much pushing-walking we manage get near the entrance… Suddenly i heard people shouting , i was shocked when many people started falling , because of Stampede and some was telling there is snake. Those Paal Kudam bearer’s fall down with the milk poured., it was very sad to see that they can’t fulfill their vows. Imagine they would have fast for many weeks/months… All their wishes was flushed down. The next thing we walked off and went to the other side ( near Nestle Mooru) stalls. The huge Kavadi’s was standing and waiting for atleast 45min before they could move because of the crowd near to entrance.Those parents with new born baby tied to sugar cane was also exhausted , plus some women fainted because the situation is breathless. It is sad to see all this happening. It wasn;t properly done. I read too that 800 police personels was deployed ,,, but i really don;t know what happen to them. I have witnessed Thaipusam in Singapore.. it was so well managed and nothing mishap happens. Im not comparing with other country as I do understand people size/population in Malaysia. But I think Mr.Nadaraja could have done better.. giving importance to those fulfilling penance/vow , stalls should set-up further from entrace.. make more walkway etc. I was certainly pissed off with the way some young hooligans reacted, they are nothing but bunch of name spoilers for our community !! Im relieved for not inviting some of my collegue who came down from UK to witness one of our community’s grand festival.. else they would have experienced the stanza of Kalai’s collegue. Regards VK.
