Thousands usher in Jade Emperor's birthday in Penang


GEORGE TOWN: Weld Quay in Penang is buzzing with a hive of activities as thousands of ethnic Chinese of Hokkien origin ushered the Jade Emperor's birthday on Saturday (Feb 17) night.

The annual Thnee Kong Seh (Jade Emperor’s Birthday) celebration known as Bai Tian Gong in Mandarin was in its 117th year in Penang.

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