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Featured image via Twitter. The truth is that Hindus are not discriminated against. They are not religious foot processions. This is something that the religious members do not wish to see. The ban on religious foot processions (as opposed to such communal/social events) is because they carry a particular sensitivity - the risk of incidents is considered to be higher. They were accused of hurling vulgarities at the officers. -- PHOTO: ST FILE, In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content, Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months*. The police officers on the ground were trying to do their job and dealt with three men. Whether this is discriminate against Hindus, you judge for yourself lah. We as Singaporeans should come forward and say no to such attacks. Other groups are allowed to play music, for example, lion dances, kompangs. Media reports that despite the ban, devotees have been playing musical instruments over the years. that's why you see heavy police presence yesterday especially those police from secret society branch, they watching out for these potential trouble makers. But Hindus were given an exemption: Hindus have been allowed three religious foot processions: Thaipusam, Panguni Uthiram and Thimithi. Our police officers protect all of us. Media reports that despite the ban, devotees have been playing musical instruments over the years. So yes - as shown by social media, there are many events in public with music. HEB has relaxed the rules last year within the temple premises. When they started dancing, they blocked the roads and prevented the kavadi carriers from leaving on time and delayed them from fulfilling their vows. On rare occasions when it is given, stringent conditions will be imposed including much shorter routes, unlike Thaipusam which lasts the whole day and goes through major roads. This is also why they ban the instruments so that dancers will not cause unnecessary blocking of the public roads. Beyond the issues relating to Thaipusam, there is another serious issue which should concern all Singaporeans. The rules were relaxed after HEB sought feedback from the Hindu community and proposed the recommendations to the government.

Yesterday during the Thaipusam procession, there were a few incidents and it caused an unhappiness. Thaipusam in Singapore faced a live-music ban since 1973, because of a history of rivalry and fights between competing groups. Want to work with us? Its highlight is a barefoot walk of devotees carrying milk pots and dancing with prickly kavadis decorated with flowers and peacock feathers, that weigh up to 80 kg. Sometimes, they are religious events - for which permission would have been obtained, as set out above. - Also we allow many groups, including Filipinos to sing and dance. Onlookers and devotees revelled in music at three live music stages in Hastings Road, Short Street, and Dhoby Ghaut Green. So now music instruments are only allowed within the temple grounds but not when out in the public roads. Broadly, the questions can be grouped as follows: - Why can't musical instruments be played to help kavadi carriers during Thaipusam? The Kavadi dance is an important part of the celebrations and followers of the procession in other countries traditionally play loud music, beat drums and sing to help devotees carrying the kavadi to bear the pain. They arise from a misunderstanding of the rules. SINGAPORE - Law Minister K. Shanmugam has weighed in on the discussion over the ban on playing music at Thaipusam processions.. Read more at straitstimes.com. And for the first time in 42 years, organisers featured live religious music at the procession. There were also seven additional music transmission points. On 24 Jan, more than 20,000 people celebrated Thaipusam. We cannot allow them to be demeaned, assaulted. Thaipusam is not a normal music or secular festival but a religious festival so respect should still be given and followers need to adhere to proper "decorum" when attending the festival.

No other religion is given this privilege.

Traditionally Chinese funeral need to walk all the way to the funeral place. So now music instruments are only allowed within the temple grounds but not when out in the public roads. With reference from The Straits Times, Channel News Asia, Today Thaipusam is not a normal music or secular festival but a religious festival so respect should still be given and followers need to adhere to proper "decorum" when attending the festival. Orchard road also can close for some funny tennis event so maybe this can change? The case Mr Thuraisingam argued that the music restriction violates Article 15 which guarantees “freedom of religion”, and Article 12 which provides for “equal protection”, of the Singapore Constitution.

Whether the rules should be relaxed, and whether and under what condititions music should be allowed during the Thaipusam processions, is something HEB has to discuss with the agencies. All … This is not about having fun, this is about our devotion to Lord Murugan. Since 1973, religious foot procession have been banned for all religions except for Thaipusam. It is the same concept. Maybe these explanations may no longer sound reasonable to the younger generation now but at least let me share why the rules are the way they are now. Now only Thaipusam allow devotees to walk 4KM from temple to temple. Have news to share? But gratuitous attacks on the police cannot be allowed and should not be tolerated. ), is a festival celebrated by the Tamil community on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai (January/February), usually coinciding with Pushya star, known as Poosam in Tamil.The festival is also observed among Keralites and is vernacularly called Thaipooyam (Malayalam: തൈപ്പൂയം). So why not allow the same during Thaipusam? Thaipusam is held in the last week of January or the beginning of February, depending on the alignment of the sun, moon and planets, and takes place 13 … But they are often not religious events. I think even as Hindus ask for relaxation of the rules, we should know the true facts. Singaporeans are asking why aren't devotees allowed to play musical instruments to help kavadi carriers complete their journey.

Whether this is discriminate against Hindus, you judge for yourself lah. Submitted by farhan on Thu, 05/02/2015 - 10:38am. Thaipusam in Singapore faced a live-music ban since 1973, because of a history of rivalry and fights between competing groups. 2) Some people used the opportunity to dance to the rythm with some very vulgar dance moves in public which tarnished the sanctity of this holy occasion. The following are his comments posted on Facebook on Friday: "There have been many questions on Thaipusam and the playing of musical instruments. Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam added that the mood was very positive at the live music points. The Kavadi, structures of steel and wood with sharp body piercings are carried by devotees. I hope I share somethings which you previously dont know and thank you very much for reading. Watch Jubilant Thaipusam Devotees Enjoy Live Music For The First Time In... 12 Unusual Chinese New Year Goodies To Feast On This Festive Occasion, WhatsApp’s Global Outage Brought Out The Best Of The Internet, M’sian Motorist Releases Fish On Flooded Highway, Brings New ‘Life’ To Dead Road, President Trump Gets Covid-19 After First US Debate, His Wife Melania Tests Positive Too, Tourists From Australia & Vietnam Can Enter S’pore From 8 Oct, No Need SHN If Swab Test Negative, Pedestrians Cross Paya Lebar Rd On Red Light & Get Hit By Taxi, Netizens Sympathise With Driver, Lim Tean Arrested For Not Attending Police Interview, SPF Denies Political Allegations, Goh Chok Tong's Son Under Probe For Alleged False Trading, Has Passport Seized, 2 Diners Didn't Put Masks On After Eating, Fined $300 Each For Breaching Measures, SportSG Is Asking For Old Shoes So They Can Turn Them Into Jogging Tracks & Playgrounds, eGSS Has Discounts On Hotel Stays & Gourmet Dining For A Much-Needed Break To End 2020, CASA Has Up To 60% Off Vacuums, Ovens & Fridges Online, Time To Zhng Your WFH Pantries, This FairPrice Outlet Is A Spacious East Side Grocery Haven, Has Pharmacy & BBQ Essentials, Massive Best Denki Sale Has Up To 50% Off On TVs, Computers & Appliances Till 28 Sep, MoneyOwl Is Giving You $5 GrabFood Credits After You Complete Your Will For Free.

That’s right, after a failed appeal in court to overturn the ban in 2015, after a social media upheaval that even playwright Alfian Sa’at joined in, the banned has been overturned. But the basic position is: as a rule, religious foot processions will not be allowed except for the three Hindu festivals. There were incidents in the past which led to the tightening up.