Hokkiens go all out to celebrate Jade Emperor God’s birthday at jetty and temple


Devotees laying the offerings on the altar to pay homage to the Jade Emperor God’s birthday at the Thnee Kong Tnua Temple in Air Itam.star pic by : LIM BENG TATT / The Star/04 Feb 2017.

THOUSANDS of Hokkien Taoists braved the rain to pay homage to the Jade Emperor God at the Chew Jetty in George Town, Penang.

A downpour started at about 10.30pm on Saturday when the devotees started their prayers at a 36.5m-long altar at the entrance to the jetty.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Others Also Read