Foreigners impressed with Penang’s diverse culture during celebration to pay homage to Jade Emperor

By LIEW JIA XIAN

Nation
Sunday, 29 Jan 2023
9:16 PM MYT

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Student Max Eggs, 19, who is travelling to Penang for the first time with his girlfriend, was surprised to see such a big celebration when met during the Thnee Kong Seh (Jade Emperor’s) birthday celebration at Chew Jetty in George Town, Penang. -LIM BENG TATT/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: The crowd started to build up along the stretch of clan jetties along Weld Quay here to pay homage to the Jade Emperor as early as 6pm Sunday (Jan 29).

The actual celebration would only begin at midnight at Chew Jetty.

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Foreigners impressed with Penang’s diverse culture during celebration to pay homage to Jade Emperor