a combination of Gong Xi Fa Cai (a greeting used on the Chinese New Year) and Hari Raya (which could also mean "celebrating together" in Malay . Similarly, the portmanteau Deepa Raya was coined when Hari Raya Puasa and Deepavali coincided. Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia Posted by Nadiah at 1:57 AM Email