I’m enjoying learning a little about each religion that’s tied to the holiday. The Thursday holiday was also well timed as were all burnt out. It is the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha or Lord Buddha. 3E Accounting Singapore wishes everyone Happy Vesak Day 2020! Amy Willis Friday 20 May 2016 12:01 am. The last day of the school year is June 11th so they would only go back for a few days. Our lockdown is in place until June 1st. It was nice to see that there’s still a world out there. Which is a little underwhelming during lockdown, but there it is... Singapore is a bit of a religious melting pot which means we have a lot of public holidays. #HappyVesakDay #HappyHoliday #HappyWednesday #Manicure #Pedicure #LadyfingerSg #Ladyfinger #Singapore Change ). We had planned for visitors and traveling. Today is a public holiday in Singapore. This year it falls on 7th May 2020 in India. Liam and Avery took scooters. Happy Vesak Day! By completing this form, you agree that 3E Accounting Pte. Here are some pics from the walk. The exhausting two-hour procession actually begins 24 hours before, when many reserve a place in the procession. Mahayana Buddhist temples in Singapore, like the Phor Kark, practise the “three-step, one-bow” ritual on Vesak Day. My having the time doesn’t equal her wanting to do the work. Morris Family adventures in Singapore. Also so many people were out walking and biking. We will assume you are fine with this. But they are starting to lay out the plan of what opening up will look like which feels positive. I think she might be right. Why 3E Accounting’s Company Incorporation Package is the best in Singapore? I’m also worrying a lot about our physical health during this lockdown. Email Address * Name * Organization . But we have our zoo membership, museum memberships, and cable car membership. 3ecpa.com.sg is a Leading Online Company Registration Services Provider in Singapore. ( Log Out /  I worry about what the long term repercussions will be from this. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. ( Log Out /  Nutmeggers in Singapore. I’m struggling right now to set aside the guilt I feel about this. 51 Goldhill Plaza #07-10/11 Singapore 308900 Tel: +65 66909262 [email protected] Office Hours: 9 AM to 6 PM, Singapore Company Incorporation Specialist, Fair Employment Practices and Work Life Balance in Singapore, Singapore Company Incorporation Services Package. With the masks and the heat, this was an accomplishment. I find this extra frustrating as I have the time to spend with her to help her. I’m mourning the loss of that. Buddha Purnima or Vesak Festival Day is a holiday […] We’re happy to report it’s still there! But sadly, it seems we’ll miss out on the annual Buddhist festival, no thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic.. To keep spirits up, the Buddhist Fellowship has decided to take celebrations online and commemorate e-Vesak Day instead. I’m very much missing a yard and a driveway. There’s a detachment now that’s sad. This is when the Buddhist flag is hoisted, and hymns are sung in praise of the Buddha, the Dharma (his teachings), and the Sangha (his disciples).. Offerings and good deeds 3E Accounting has won numerous awards and recognition in the industry. Vesak Day falls on Thursday (7 May) this year. In the mean time we’re going to do more reading together, play more games and bake and worry less about finishing every school task. 40 something wife, mom, reader, hiker, baker and dreamer. The whole summer looming ahead feels scary right now. We agree that we don’t want the outcome of this to be that she hates school. Hard to complain as we’re so very fortunate but everyone has their struggles. To that end, I tortured the family (yes we all went, violating the only one adult rule, we haven’t been caught yet) with a walk along the river to the Merlion. Happy Buddha Purnima (Vesak Day): Buddha Purnima festival is also known as Buddha Day, Vesak Day. We move less and less each day and are on tech more and more. Avery’s been having a more and more difficult time with home based learning. The school has a lot of psychological resources that I think we will be utilizing. Buddhist Fellowship Celebrates E-Vesak Day In Light Of Covid-19. What is Vesak, Buddha quotes and how to celebrate . Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. This website uses cookies. Probably about a 4 mile journey round trip. Almost all people were wearing masks (they’re compulsory here) which is great but it’s sad not to see people’s smiles anymore. Appointing the Right Person as your Nominee Director, Guide to Select Your Singapore Company Names, Choosing Your Preferred UEN Identification, Converting Sole Proprietorship to Company, Guidebook for Singapore Directors and DCP, Subscribe to our mailing list – 3E Accounting Singapore. Devotees take steps on both knees, bowing at every third step as they pray for world peace, personal blessings and repentance. ( Log Out /  Camp mom, here we come! You can opt-out if you want to. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I’m enjoying learning a little about each religion that’s tied to the holiday. ( Log Out /  The Thursday holiday was also well… Skip to content. It’s teacher approved…. Share Mail Tweet Linkedin Subscribe Print. The kids want to go back to see friends but I don’t really care either way. View all posts by erinjm82. I finally contacted her teacher yesterday who was wonderful. Festivities for Vesak Day begin at the crack of dawn in Singapore, as devout Buddhists congregate at temples for a ceremony. 3E Accounting Singapore wishes everyone Happy Vesak Day 2020! Which is a little underwhelming during lockdown, but there it is… Singapore is a bit of a religious melting pot which means we have a lot of public holidays. That feels so far away right now. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Subscribe to our mailing list – 3E Accounting Singapore * indicates required. We extend our wishes for good health and good cheer to you and your family on this Vesak Day. This festival falls on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Vaisakh. We extend our wishes for good health and good cheer to you and your family on this Vesak Day. No word on school yet. 3E Accounting Group is offering affordable pricing for company incorporation and formation services in Singapore. Hopefully it won’t be for forever. Her teacher is also concerned that the transition to a new country/school then the pandemic right on the heels of that might be a little too much for our little nugget. I’ll close with a few more pics from the last few weeks. Home based learning is exhausting and Ryan’s 24-7 work schedule is taking a toll. Happy Buddha Day! Nothing exciting, but that’s true for all of us, right?