Chew Jetty Association secretary Chew Beng Hing showing one of the restored items at the Chau Yuan Gong Temple. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
FOR the second year in a row, the Thnee Kong Seh’s (Jade Emperor) birthday celebration at Chew Jetty in George Town is called off.
What in previous years were grand feasts, jaw-dropping lion dance performances as well as elaborate offerings to the Chinese king of heaven, much to the delight of over 10,000 locals and visitors, will once again be a private affair for Hokkien families.
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(From left) Gooi having a discussion with Choon Seng (in black) and Beng Hing outside the temple.
The restored main door at the Chau Yuan Gong Temple in Chew Jetty, George Town.
The restored interior of the Chau Yuan Gong Temple in Chew Jetty, in Weld Quay, Penang. (January 05,2022) - CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
Gooi (in white) looking at the restored work in the temple. With him are Chew Jetty committee chairman Chew Choon Seng (in black) and Beng Hing.
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