Preparing a temple for the Hokkien New Year is a labour of love and devotion

Offerings: Wan inspecting the newly arrived paper offerings he will burn at the temple for the Jade Emperor this Hokkien New Year.

WITH the Jade Emperor’s birthday approaching, preparations for the Hokkien New Year, which falls on the ninth day of the Chinese New Year, are in full swing at the temples.

The birthday of the Jade Emperor is an important date for the Hokkien community.