In Chinese folks religion, the Jade Emperor (Yuhuang Dadi) or (Tian Gong) is considered the highest deity ruling the universe in Chinese Taoism mythological stories he is the most powerful god and controls all gods from the Buddhist and Taoist together with other religion. The Hokkien communities celebrate this day, the 9th Day of the Lunar New Year is the Jade Emperor birthday and make offers to him, preparations begin on the eve and as the clock struck midnight the celebration begins. Today our household still hold this celebration passed down from my mother, I could hardly think that this custom will still go on with my next generations to come, well I hope so.
