The Festival of Lights in Melaka took an unexpectedly heartwarming turn when a local uncle showcased the true spirit of celebration, prosperity, and kindness.
Shared by Malaysian user @vimal_rajasingam on TikTok, a brief 18-second clip captured a touching moment between Vimal’s father and an e-delivery rider.
M’sian uncle gives rider an ang pao & drink
In the video, Vimal’s father is seen approaching the front gate of their home with a canned drink and a red packet in hand.
Despite the Grab rider mistakenly reaching the wrong address, Vimal’s father generously offered him refreshments and a Deepavali ang pao.
In a message that resonated with the festival’s essence, Vimal wrote in the caption, “Even though the Grab rider reached the wrong address (my house), my dad still offered him a drink and gave him a Deepavali ang pao.
In the end, he said, ‘Embrace kindness and love on the festival.”
The TikTok video quickly gained traction, resonating with Malaysians nationwide and beyond.
Speaking to WeirdKaya, Vimal shared what inspired his dad to offer refreshments and ang pao to the Grab rider, Vimal shared:
“My dad’s kindness stems from a belief in treating others with respect and compassion. He saw an opportunity to turn a simple mistake into a positive experience, especially during Deepavali, a time of sharing and generosity.
It reflects our family values of hospitality and understanding, and not only did this Grab rider receive the ang pao and drink, but early in the morning, the garbage collector and another Grab rider also experienced this kindness.”
When asked about the Grab’s rider reaction when treated such kindness, he explained:
“The Grab rider was pleasantly surprised and appreciative of my dad’s kindness during Deepavali.
Their reaction was one of gratitude, and it created a positive and memorable interaction that highlighted the spirit of the festive season.”
Viewers flooded the comments section expressing their admiration for the uncle’s compassion, turning the simple act of kindness into a viral sensation.
In the comments section, the daughter of Vimal added a heartwarming touch to the story, saying, “That’s my dad, so kind all the time. When I said ang pao is enough, daddy said, ‘No, he must be tired working at this hour (11 pm+), give him a drink.'”
Another touching comment added to the thread emphasised the profound meaning of Deepavali, stating, “Real meaning of Deepavali. Spreading love and goodness. Deepavali vaitukal.”
During the Festival of Lights, the uncle’s kind act is a reminder that kindness holds great power in celebrations. It goes beyond borders, touching hearts nationwide and spreading joy.
