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Hokkiens get ready to pray to Jade Emperor
B>L/B>ONG leafy sugarcane stalks were snapped up like hot cakes in wet markets on Penang island as the Hokkien community prepares to celebrate the Thnee Kong Seh (Jade Emperor's birthday) at midnight today.
Dead fish washed up at Weld Quay
PENANG:B/B>Thousands of dead fishes, prawns and crabs were seen floating in the sea near Lim Jetty and Chew Jetty at Weld Quay here yesterday.
Fire hydrants for jetty folk
B>R/B>ESIDENTS at the six clan jetties in Weld Quay, Penang, can now heave a sigh of relief that fire hydrants have finally been installed near their wooden homes.
Hokkiens observe deity’s birthday
B>W/B>ITH the aroma of incense creating a spiritual atmosphere, the 101-year-old Thnee Kong Thnua or Jade Emperor Pavilion in Air Itam, Penang, was packed with ardent devotees to celebrate the Emperor's birthday.
Hokkiens honour Jade Emperor
B>I/B>t was nearing midnight yet a huge crowd still gathered outside the Chew Jetty in Weld Quay, Penang, last night.
Why surnames dominate
B>P/B>IONEER Chinese immigrants who shared common historical, geographical and lineage origins created the Weld Quay waterfront settlement in Penang more than a century ago.
Lure of Penang’s homes on stilts
THOSE taking the ferry from Butterworth to Pe-nang island will not miss the clusters of jetties along the foreshore of the island.
Boat procession marks birthday of Sea Goddess Mazu
Spirited drum beats, cymbals and firecrackers filled the air as about 60 fishing boats accompanied a leading vessel bearing a statue of the Sea Goddess Mazu to commemorate her 1,044th birthday on Sunday.
