The Hari Raya Journey

    By BR4Y DEN

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    13 Apr, 2024

    a cartoon boy with a backpack on a busy street in a city with tall buildings and pedestrians in the background, regionalism, a comic book panel, Asaf Hanuka, comic cover art

    Adam, filled with excitement, was helping his family pack for their journey to their hometown for Hari Raya celebrations. He was eager to meet his grandparents and enjoy the festivities.

    two boys walking down a street in a city with tall buildings in the background and a bird flying overhead, regionalism, a storybook illustration, Ding Guanpeng, kim jung gi

    After packing their bags, Adam and his family embarked on their journey. The car was filled with laughter, chatter, and the aroma of homemade Hari Raya cookies.

    a painting of a boy walking down a road with a car in the background and a car on the road, environmental art, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, yukito kishiro

    Adam started to gulp down water as the heat increased. While at the gas station, Adam insisted that he didn’t need to use the toilet, so the family decided to continue their journey.

    a family of three walking down a road with a bus in the background and a bus stop in the foreground, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Fernando Amorsolo, official art

    Suddenly, Adam felt a strong urge to pee. There was no bathroom in sight on the highway, so his dad realized he would have to stop by the roadside.

    a car with a man sitting on top of it driving down a road next to trees and a forest, serial art, a comic book panel, Asaf Hanuka, ghibli

    Adam's dad pulled over, and Adam unbuckled his seat belt. He hastily got out of the car and ran towards a nearby tree to relieve himself.

    a family walking down a road in front of a car with a child on the side of the road, plein air, a storybook illustration, Ding Guanpeng, official art

    The family waited patiently in the car, amused by the unexpected pit stop. Once Adam was back, they continued their journey, the car filled with giggles and teasing.

    a group of people standing in front of a building with a boy in a white shirt and a boy in a red shirt, sumatraism, a storybook illustration, Basuki Abdullah, graphic novel

    After a few more hours, they finally reached their hometown. Adam's face lit up as he saw his grandparents waiting at the entrance of their house.

    a couple of people standing next to each other near a building with palm trees in the background and a blue sky, sumatraism, a stock photo, Basuki Abdullah, portrait photography

    Adam ran towards his grandparents, hugging them tightly. The family was welcomed with love, and the air was filled with the joyous chatter of reunion.

    a cartoon of a family celebrating a birthday with a cake and other food items on the table and a man holding a lit candle, regionalism, a storybook illustration, Ding Guanpeng, promotional image

    The Hari Raya celebration was in full swing. Everyone enjoyed the delicious food, exchanged gifts, and shared stories. Adam was the happiest among them all.

    a family portrait with a man and woman and children in front of a store front window with lanterns overhead, sots art, a storybook illustration, Basuki Abdullah, official art

    As the night fell, the family gathered for a group photo. Adam, standing in the center with a wide grin, was the star of the celebration.

    a couple of people standing next to each other on a street at night with lights strung above them and a building with a lot of flowers, hurufiyya, a storybook illustration, Ella Guru, storybook illustration

    As they said their goodbyes, Adam's heart was filled with love and happiness. The celebration was unforgettable, and the journey, even with its little hiccup, was a part of the memorable experience.

    a family is gathered around a table with food on it and a lantern hanging above them, and a painting of a family, sumatraism, a storybook illustration, Ding Guanpeng, highly detailed digital painting

    The family drove back to Kuala Lumpur, their hearts filled with joy and their bellies with delicious festive food. They were already looking forward to their next Hari Raya celebration.