Let fireworks fill the sky at midnight on Hokkien New Year

I ORIGINATE from Penang and grew up among the Hokkiens. I even have a Hokkien name, Ah Hooi, so I know a little about the Hokkiens and what they consider important.

Many may be surprised that to Hokkiens, Hokkien New Year, Pai Ti Kong or Bai Tian Gong, is equally, or perhaps even more, important than the first day of Chinese New Year.