Bento Fun #192 – Happy 53rd Malaysia!
Merdeka!!!
Today, we celebrate Malaysia’s 53rd year of independence. Though I am not that patriotic myself but I do have the duty to instill patriotism into my little boy’s mind. During the week leading to today, he has learned a little the meaning of independence from his school and they even did some exercises and craft work to celebrate the occasion.
The theme for this year is 1-Malaysia which simply means, we as a nation should live as ONE. As most of you know, Malaysia is a multinational country and we live harmoniously as one nation and respect each other cultures and beliefs. Malaysia is made up of three main races; the Malay, Chinese and Indian. We have other minorities races too but they are small in numbers.
Today is indeed a historical day and how could I miss this opportunity to make my boy a Malaysia Independence Day Bento? 
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I made Darrius 2 boys and one girl onigiri (that is the max amount of rice he can take!!!) and packed with some goodies. The 3 onigiri symbolises the 3 main races in Malaysia. There was a small section of pearl corn on the cob, 2 skewers of endamame and 2 skewers of meat balls, some broccoli and strawberries. Added soy sauce to the rice for the onigiri. For the boys and girl’s hair, I used some black sesame to do the job since cutting nori can be a tough job! 
I only cut out nori for the facial details. They have dabs of ketchup on their cheeks.
Was really lucky that I found some Malaysian flags at my regular baking supplies shop which is so app for today’s theme! And those hat picks added colors and brighten up the bento!
And here is the boy with his 1-Malaysia bento and his Merdeka cap…
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Wishing all my Malaysian readers a Happy Merdeka Day!
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Update:
I have added this to WFLW at Shannon’s. Rememeber to add yours!
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It was actually a 2 boys and a girl.
Aiyo, you are not just patriotic but very “hardworking” too. I couldn’t be happier to get a day rest from bento-ing.
I also shown my “patriotism” by helping to “boost the country’s economy” – go shopping!!! LOL!
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Hahhhaa… since we can’t go yum-cha so I do bento lor!
Was supposed to go shopping but suddenly we have to
visit some relatives so all canceled
A merdeka bento and a merdeka hat!!! This is just too precious!!!
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The Malaysia Flag just brighten up the bento. I was lasy on the public holiday.. i take a break for myself..hehe.
but I made one bento in the Merdeka Day too , a daybefore that.. haha.
Happy Merdeka to you Bobo!
I wanted to be lazy but it was raining and my girl was napping so
I decided to do the bento!
Cute onigiris! Love the mini flags n darrius’s self made hat! Selamat hari kebangsaan! May her people enjoy health,wealth and peAce!
Thanks Karen!!!
I miss that! Didn’t make any Merdeka day bento because I was out for the whole day and eating outside. In fact usually I’m just too lazy to make any bento during holidays
The flag did a good job to brightened the already so cute bento!
I did not get to go out as my girl was napping and it rained a bit here.
Then when I wanted to go a relative called and we have to go visiting
and there goes my holiday!
Ended up making 2 bentos!
Wow..you are really hardworking…making bento during holiday. I always curi tulang during holidays…hehehe. Nice bento, look so delicious too. Good job.
Hahahaha… yeah, very hard working indeed!
Actually when my hubby at home I can have an extra pair of hands
to help with the baby so I can snake a bit to make bento though
he will ngam-ngam cham-cham a bit!
Merdeka!!!!
. The charaben is colorful and definitely brings cheerful mood 
They are super super cute kids. Really love the idea of the 3 kids represent
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Very cute!
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So cute and patriotic, Angeleyes! I love the three little onigiri for each of the different peoples of Malaysia. Thanks for sharing about your culture.
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