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9th day of Chinese New Year (13th February 2019)
Today is the Birthday of the Jade Emperor and it is an important date for the people of Hokkien origin.
9th day of Chinese New Year
Typical offerings because of Jade emperors birthday on the midnight of the 8th day (Rat Hour – 11pm – 1.00am).
Includes a pair of sugar canes, Incense, 7 cups of Chinese Tea, 7 cups of Rice Wine, 7 plates of fresh fruits, a Roast Pig.
2 Bouquet of Flowers, and Gold Joss Paper folded in the shape of ingots is often burnt as offering.
Traditional belief says that if the morning of the 9th day is sunny with clear skies, it indicates a year of big profits.
A day of cloudy skies and rain indicates potential loss.
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