Hokkiens celebrate Jade Emperor’s birthday at clan jetty


THe Jade Emperor’s birthday celebration (Thnee Kong Seh) on the ninth day of Chinese New Year at Chew Jetty, Weld Quay, Penang, drew thousands.

The road along the centuries-old clan jetty was a hive of activity as Hokkiens started converging as early as 6pm on the eve of the deity’s birthday.

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