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Quiet night at temple for first time in two centuries
GEORGE TOWN: For the first time in over 200 years, it was quiet at Hai Choo Soo Temple in Tanjong Tokong as the pandemic got the better of the annual Chneah Hoay (flame-watching) ceremony.
Prayers, eggs and more to mark Snake Temple deity’s birthday
OFFERING a tray of eggs to the deity at Hock Hin Keong (Ban Ka Lan Snake Temple) in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Lily Au prayed for good health and safety for her family.
Adapting holiday traditions
Covid-19 and the movement control order (MCO) which has been extended to Feb 18 have dampened the festive mood in the country.
'I bribe Kitchen God for good luck': Penang boy shares his Hokkien heritage
Growing up in a Penang Hokkien household, our writer follows many traditions, rites and rituals during Chinese New Year.
Flame-watching ceremony called off
THE annual Chneah Hoay (flame-watching) ceremony at Hai Choo Soo Temple in Tanjung Tokong, Penang, has been cancelled this year due to the pandemic.
Penang steeped in culture but must also develop fast to draw millennials
PENANG was hectic and full of life over the last couple of weekends. It showed a truly diverse community that shared a kind of closeness enviable to many.
Evolving for future generations
PENANG was hectic and full of life over the last two weekends.
Penang to enjoy a ‘bright economy’ ahead
GEORGE TOWN: Penang is expected to enjoy an optimistic and strong economy this year based on the annual Chneah Hoay (flame-watching) ceremony at Hai Choo Soo Temple in Tanjung Tokong.
Flames of prosperity: Deity predicts strong economic outlook for Penang this year
GEORGE TOWN: Penang's economy will be considerably optimistic and strong for the whole of 2020, according to a forecast by the Tua Pek Kong deity.
Devotees throng Snake Temple for deity’s birthday
DESPITE falling on a weekday and amid the coronavirus scare, the birthday of resident deity Cheng Chooi Chor Soo Kong saw a steady stream of devotees thronging the Hock Hin Keong (Ban Ka Lan Snake Temple) in Bayan Lepas, Penang.
