இ Happy Papa's Day ~ <搭錯車> 酒矸倘賣嘸?

Happy Papa's Day to All Dear Fathers! Yes this is a Great Day to celebrate with Papas. Bananaz would only have sweet memories of my Papa and truly loves this part of the lyrics literally translated from the Mandarin song and it's specially dedicated to my dear beloved late Papa.

[Without heaven there is no earth,

Without earth there is no home,

Without home there is no you,

Without you there is no me].

No doubt my Papa a typical Chinaman, not expressive with loving words outwardly had never ever said "I Love You" to me before in his entire life but feeling his love and good vibes is already a blessings. If given a chance to rewind the clock would wish to have the opportunity to hug each other dearly coz we have not done this before and also to tell him "I Love You Papa". So people, cherish the precious moments while you still have the chance to say and do what you feel is best to your dear parents NOW! Can never ever forget my Papa's golden principle in life instilled in me over the years who walked the talk with his ~ 信用是本錢 [xìn yòng shì běn qián] means trustworthiness is a person's greatest capital/asset.

The MTV sung by Julie SuRui (苏芮) is a Taiwanese film about a mute war veteran uncle (孫越 Sun Yue) who collects empty wine bottles and sells them for a living. While on his rounds found an adorable abundant baby girl and brought her home and raised her up against all odds. Because of peer pressure not to jeopardize her singing career she was 'forced' not to reveal her relationship with her mute 'Papa'. How sad.. <搭錯車> The English name of the film [Papa, Can You Hear Me Sing?] won the Best Actor ( 孫越 Sun Yue), best original music, the best episode and best recording awards from the Golden Horse Awards in 1983.

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酒矸倘賣嘸　酒矸倘賣嘸
酒矸倘賣嘸　酒矸倘賣嘸

多麼熟悉的聲音　陪我多少年風和雨
從來不需要想起　永遠也不會忘記

沒有天哪有地　沒有地哪有家
沒有家哪有你　沒有你哪有我
假如你不曾養育我　給我溫暖的生活
假如你不曾保護我　我的命運將會是什麼

是你撫養我長大　對我說第一句話
是你給我一個家　讓我與你共同擁有它

雖然你不能開口說一句話
卻更能明白人世間的黑白與真假
雖然你不會表達你的真情
卻付出了熱忱的生命
遠處傳來你多麼熟悉的聲音
讓我想起你多麼慈祥的心靈
什麼時候你才回到我身旁
讓我再和你一起唱

酒矸倘賣嘸　酒矸倘賣嘸 ~ jiǔ gān tǎng bay mou [Hokkien]
酒矸倘賣嘸　酒矸倘賣嘸

" any old wine bottles to sell"
" any old wine bottles to sell"

oh how familiar is this voice.
it has been with me through the winds and rain.
I dont ever need to recall,
I wont ever forget,

without heaven where would earth be,
without earth where would home be,
without home, where would you be,
without you where would I be

if you had not raised me up,
gave me a good shelter and warmth.
if you had not cared and protected me
where would my destiny be.
its you who raised and brought me up,
taught me my very first word.
its you who gave me a place call home,
and let me shared it together with you.

even though you cant speak a single word,
you know all the struggle and intrigue in the world,
even though you cant express your feelings,
you have lived out a passionate life.
O i hear the familiar sounds from afar,
and i recall your compassionate soul,
when will u come back and let me sing together
" any old wine bottles to sell"
" any old wine bottles to sell"
" any old wine bottles to sell"
" any old wine bottles to sell"
" any old wine bottles to sell"
" any old wine bottles to sell"

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இ HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY ~ ( 母親節快樂 )

This Chinese character is 'mā ' ie Mother. Why*Ask*Why again! Can someone please be kind enough to enlighten us how this character came into being as on the left is a 'lady' and 'horse' is next to her? Does that mean to be a Mother must have the strength & energy of a powerful horse so as to keep the household running in order?

A special dedication to my Mama. Have been listening to my mama's advice ever since I was little and very glad and happy to follow them religiously to a 'T' until this very day. Being illiterate does not deter her to part her wisdom into living a righteous life. Her upbringing then may be outdated or obsolete now and may not be applicable anymore to the new Generation Y or Z. Nevertheless the underlying fundamental principles would have strong values.

The Mom Song

1. On Sex Education:

Bananaz: Mama how was I born?

Mama: *blushing* Errrr err.. you came from a stone manifested by the Monkey God.

Bananaz: Believed every word Mama says even thought the stone came from Jupiter.

2. On Dentistry:

Need not have to visit any dentist at all until primary school. Her special tool ~ the #10 sewing thread where she circled a few rounds the tooth with a knot and with a jerk would uproot it easily and painlessly.

3. On Don't Waste Food:

Mama: Don't you ever waste food by throwing any rice away 'Thunder God' will strike you anytime. Eat until the bowl is clean without a single grain of rice else you get married to someone with an ugly face full of acnes and pimples.

4. On Sharing:

Mama: Must learn how to share especially toys and sweets and not be selfish else you will definitely be very scared to cross the bridge to the other side.

5. On Never Laugh at unfortunate People:

Mama: If you see any handicapped people without arm or leg, under privileged or unfortunate people DO NOT laugh/gossip at them.

6. On Filial Piety:

Mama: Must always respect the elders else you make 'Thunder God' angry and there goes the thunder and lightning. Before meals must say papa eat rice, mama eat rice, *por por* grandma eat rice or whoever is at the dinner table 'so and so' eat rice. Must always serve a cup of Chinese tea to grandma after every meal when she comes over for dinner.

7. On Don't Be Greedy & Don't Steal:

Mama: Remember the story of the snake and elephant story? 人心不足蛇吞象 [rén xīn bùzú shé tūn xiàng]. That will also include not taking things that do not belong to you as that equals to stealing.

Bananaz: Amazing for Mama to teach me Chinese idiom at such an early age. This idiom literally means "people's heart not enough, snake swallow elephant". One must be contented and be moderate and not be greedy as it is virtually impossible for a snake to swallow an elephant.

8. On Manners:

Mama: If you go visiting to people's house must acknowledge the presence of those  in the house and to wish all of them one by one and do the same when leaving the house to say good bye to one by one. Think eight is enough gotta end here else its never ending. 

MAMA HAU! ~ I LOVE YOU MAMA!

Lots of hugs and kisses to all Mothers and A Happy Mother's Day. Cherish the precious moments.

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