In fact, on the first day of Pongal, Hindu homes will also prepare “sweet sticky rice” cooked in a new pot. “Pongal” means to boil over and hence the pot of rice is allowed to boil over as a sign of prosperity.
On the day of Pongal, people go sightseeing, shopping, feasting, etc. In Singapore, relatives and friends gather for gala lunches. Many Indian restaurants in Singapore offer special menus comprising South Indian cuisine during Pongal celebrations. Not just Indians, but various other ethnic communities in our city also participate in the festivities.
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