Shops and markets abuzz with last-minute preparations for Jade Emperor Birthday


GEORGE TOWN: The hustle and bustle at prayer paraphernalia shops and major markets across Penang reached a fever pitch as devotees rushed for last-minute shopping ahead of the Jade Emperor’s Birthday celebrations on Wednesday night (Feb 5).

With prayer items sold at discounted prices and customers piling their last-minute purchases into cars, the celebrations are expected to be grand this year in Penang.

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