On Some Water Creatures

It has been more than a month since I last went near the beach or the sea. The last time I stayed in a mangrove resort. During high tide, the water would reach the floor of the cottage where we stayed but if it’s low tide, it’s like a wide expanse of swampy area. The water becomes so shallow that we can even walk on it and get to see or catch some fish. Usually, we do that in the early mornings or late afternoons. Some of the fish would burrow under the ground and would come out again if it’s high tide. It’s not only different kinds of fish that we found but also crabs, a tortoise, a stray porpoise and several other creatures. There was also a man-made fishpond where we can get some milkfish. Fish taste better if it’s really fresh. Catfish on the other hand is different for most of it thrives on freshwater. It can be small like an baby’s arm but it can also grow to a gigantic size. It is usually black-colored and has barbels (the whisker-like thing ) on its chin which makes it look like a cat. It can be grilled or fried. In Malaysia, they cook it with coconut milk and spices. It tastes good, too.

Traditional Or Modern

Each country has its own particular culture. Engagement and weddings are ceremonies which may be considered as a dynamic part of our culture. With the evolution of our society comes the constant change in its cultural make-up. Rites such as weddings are still being practiced but there is a marked preference nowadays for modern and less costly celebrations as opposed to having a traditional one. This choice, of course, manifests the economic difficulty of the common people.