It makes sen-se for festive beggars


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  • Wednesday, 20 Feb 2019

A ‘festive beggar’ sitting by the roadside leading up to the famous Jade Emperor Pavilion getting an ang pow from a visitor. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

A LONG line of people “welcomed” me as I went up the steep road leading to the Jade Emperor Pavilion near the foot of Penang Hill.

There were young children who just started walking, adults who looked lifeless and senior citizens on crutches.

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