Family affair: Chew (left) and his relatives preparing offerings for the Jade Emperor in George Town. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
GEORGE TOWN: Thousands of Hokkien Taoists paid homage to the Jade Emperor at Chew Jetty here during what is considered the Hokkien New Year.
Yesterday, thousands brought offerings such as rice wine, ang koo (bean paste cake), mee koo (red tortoise bun), huat kuih (prosperity cake), roast meat and fruits, all placed on an altar more than 30m long at the entrance to the jetty for a mass Thnee Kong Seh (Jade Emperor’s Birthday) celebration.
Residents started their preparations as early as 4pm for the celebration, which began at midnight.
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