For the Emperor: Rare multi-crowned pineapples a prized offering for CNY

By ARNOLD LOH

Nation
Sunday, 29 Jan 2023
12:40 PM MYT

GEORGE TOWN: In Hokkien, pineapples are called "ong lai", which sounds exactly like saying "fortune comes" in that dialect.

And when the "ong lai" decides to grow more than one crown – even better if the multiple crowns are arrayed in a glorious fan shape – it is a flamboyance worthy of being placed on temple and home altars, especially to celebrate the birthday of the Jade Emperor on Sunday (Jan 29) night.

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Tags / Keywords: Chinese New Year , Penang , Pineapple , Multiple Crowns , Hokkien , Community , Ong Lai , Treasure , Fruit Sellers , Demand , Jade Emperor , Birthday , Celebration

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