IT WAS ONCE AGAIN, A NEW YEAR CELEBRATION FOR THE HOKKIEN PEOPLE, WHERE THE CELEBRATION FALLS ON THE 9TH DAY OF CHINESE NEW YEAR.
Fireworks once again seen covering the skies as another Chinese New Year celebration for the Hokkien people all around the world. For those who do not know what Hokkien people are, Hokkien are a clan of Chinese that speak in a Chinese dialect known as Hokkien. Every year, on the 9th day of Chinese New Year celebration, the Hokkien clan would prepare a special celebration this day as a day to offer prayers to the Jade Emperor of Heaven in the Taoist Pantheon.
According to the myth, the Jade Emperor of Heaven saved the Hokkien Clan during the Chaotic Period in the late part of the Chinese History. This had made the 9th day of Lunar Chinese New Year to be an important day for the Hokkien Clan. Also, according to the website referred, there are a list of items as long as 32 types of different dishes to be prepared for the way, in which I think would be quite unnecessary, as what is important would be the heart of gratitude rather than presenting the food and forget about the Jade Emperor after the food presentation. I think the Jade Emperor would have enough food every year because everyone is presenting him with lots of food. Therefore, always be grateful.
Even though it was only a myth told by the elders, but who knows that it might be the truth? What if Jade Emperor really didn’t come for the rescue? Perhaps, the Hokkien clan wouldn’t exist around this world anymore. Therefore, just be grateful that the Hokkiens are still living right now on earth, as this wouldn’t harm you a little bit by sharing some food of yours to the Emperor right? Sharing is caring. :)
Here are some pictures on what are the rituals done for this festive. Enjoy... ^^
Information Sources:
Wikipedia
Javewu.multiply.com
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