The Jade Emperor's Birthday is a major celebration among the
Hokkien people in Penang. It is known in Hokkien as Thee Kong Seh while the
rites are known as Pai Thee Kong, translates simply as "worshipping the
Jade Emperor". In Penang Hokkien, the Jade Emperor (玉皇) is known as Thee Kong (天公), literally, Lord of the Heaven. He is regarded as
the supreme deity in the Taoist pantheon, reigning above all the other Taoist
deities, and is in control of all things. The Jade Emperor's Birthday falls on
the 9th Day of Chinese New Year. Due to its significance to the Hokkien people
(not only in Penang, but elsewhere too), that day is also known as the Hokkien
New Year Day. The rites of worship take place at midnight, mostly in individual
homes. Find out more from http://www.penang-traveltips.com/jade-emperors-birthday.htm.
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