00:00Thousands of worshippers, particularly from the Hokkien community, gathered at the Jade
00:08Emperor's Pavilion in Ayer Itam for the grand celebration of the Jade Emperor's birthday,
00:13known as Pai Ti Kong.
00:16Devotees ascended the 110 granite steps leading to the temple, carrying an array of offerings
00:22as they observed the religious tradition that has been passed down for generations.
00:27The uphill journey to the temple is a significant act of devotion, with worshippers seeking
00:32blessings from the Jade Emperor and other deities enshrined within the temple.
00:37To express their gratitude, devotees offered prayers, joss sticks, and a variety of traditional
00:43offerings including sugar cane stalks, which symbolize their ancestors' survival and prosperity.
00:49The Jade Emperor's birthday celebrations commenced on the night of the eighth day of the Chinese
00:54New Year, with the following day regarded as his official birthday.
00:59For the Hokkien community, this day is also celebrated as their New Year, and they would
01:04offer thanks to the Jade Emperor who was believed to have rescued the ancestors of the Hokkiens
01:10from the clutches of an invading army.
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