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As the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Pig 2019 approached the 14th Day, we at Poh Hock Seah Temple must prepare for the Chneah Hoay or Flame Watching Ceremony tonight at the Tanjong Tokong Tai Peh Kong Temple. This Ceremony will begin at the Poh Hock Seah temple at Armenian Street, George Town before going by bus to Tanjong Tokong a town 15 kilometres away. As i am not well to participate in this 2019 Ceremony I had made a special request my good friend Bertrand Linet to cover the event for me with his excellent camera and photographic skills. Thank you, my friend. SP Lim
Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 7
Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 8
Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 8
Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 8
As the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Pig 2019 approached the 14th Day, we at Poh Hock Seah Temple must prepare for the Chneah Hoay or Flame Watching Ceremony tonight at the Tanjong Tokong Tai Peh Kong Temple. This Ceremony will begin at the Poh Hock Seah temple at Armenian Street, George Town before going by bus to Tanjong Tokong a town 15 kilometres away. As i am not well to participate in this 2019 Ceremony I had made a special request my good friend Bertrand Linet to cover the event for me with his excellent camera and photographic skills. Thank you, my friend. SP Lim
Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 6
Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 6
Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 6
Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 6
Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 6
Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 6
As the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Pig 2019 approached the 14th Day, we at Poh Hock Seah Temple must prepare for the Chneah Hoay or Flame Watching Ceremony tonight at the Tanjong Tokong Tai Peh Kong Temple. This Ceremony will begin at the Poh Hock Seah temple at Armenian Street, George Town before going by bus to Tanjong Tokong a town 15 kilometres away. As i am not well to participate in this 2019 Ceremony I had made a special request my good friend Bertrand Linet to cover the event for me with his excellent camera and photographic skills. Thank you, my friend. SP LimPoh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 5Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 5Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 5Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 5Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 5Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 5Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 5
As the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Pig 2019 approached the 14th Day, we at Poh Hock Seah Temple must prepare for the Chneah Hoay or Flame Watching Ceremony tonight at the Tanjong Tokong Tai Peh Kong Temple. This Ceremony will begin at the Poh Hock Seah temple at Armenian Street, George Town before going by bus to Tanjong Tokong a town 15 kilometres away. As i am not well to participate in this 2019 Ceremony I had made a special request my good friend Bertrand Linet to cover the event for me with his excellent camera and photographic skills. Thank you, my friend. SP LimPoh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 4Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 4 Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 4 Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 4 Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 4 Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 4 Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 4
As the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Pig 2019 approached the 14th Day, we at Poh Hock Seah Temple must prepare for the Chneah Hoay or Flame Watching Ceremony tonight at the Tanjong Tokong Hakka Twa Peh Kong Temple. This Ceremony will begin at the Poh Hock Seah temple at Armenian Street, George Town before going by bus to Tanjong Tokong a town 15 kilometres away. As i am not well to participate in this 2019 Ceremony I had made a special request my good friend Bertrand Linet to cover the event for me with his excellent camera and photographic skills. Thank you, my friend. SP Lim
Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 3
Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 3
Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 3
Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 3
Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 3
Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 3
Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 3
Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 3
As the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Pig 2019 approached the 14th Day, we at Poh Hock Seah Temple must prepare for the Chneah Hoay or Flame Watching Ceremony tonight at the Tanjong Tokong Hakka Twa Peh Kong Temple. This Ceremony will begin at the Poh Hock Seah temple at Armenian Street, George Town before going by bus to Tanjong Tokong a town 15 kilometres away. As i am not well to participate in this 2019 Ceremony I had made a special request my good friend Bertrand Linet to cover the event for me with his excellent camera and photographic skills. Thank you, my friend. SP Lim
Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 2Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 2Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 2Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 2Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 2 Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 2
As the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Pig 2019 approached the 14th Day, we at Poh Hock Seah Temple must prepare for the Chneah Hoay or Flame Watching Ceremony tonight at the Tanjong Tokong Tai Peh Kong Temple. This Ceremony will begin at the Poh Hock Seah temple at Armenian Street, George Town before going by bus to Tanjong Tokong a town 15 kilometres away. As i am not well to participate in this 2019 Ceremony I had made a special request my good friend Bertrand Linet to cover the event for me with his excellent camera and photographic skills. Thank you, my friend.
As the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Pig 2019 approached the 14th Day, we at Poh Hock Seah Temple must prepare for the Chneah Hoay or Flame Watching Ceremony tonight at the Tanjong Tokong Tai Peh Kong Temple. This Ceremony will begin at the Poh Hock Seah temple at Armenian Street, George Town before going by bus to Tanjong Tokong a town 15 kilometres away. As i am not well to participate in this 2019 Ceremony I had made a special request my good friend Bertrand Linet to cover the event for me with his excellent camera and photographic skills. Thank you, my friend. SP Lim
Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 1Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 1Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 1Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 1Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 1Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony 2019 with photo coverage by Bertrand Linet ~ Part 1
As the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Pig 2019 approached the 14th Day, we at Poh Hock Seah Temple must prepare for the Chneah Hoay or Flame Watching Ceremony tonight at the Tanjong Tokong Tai Peh Kong Temple. This Ceremony will begin at the Poh Hock Seah temple at Armenian Street, George Town before going by bus to Tanjong Tokong a town 15 kilometres away. As i am not well to participate in this 2019 Ceremony I had made a special request my good friend Bertrand Linet to cover the event for me with his excellent camera and photographic skills. Thank you, my friend.
Poh Hock Seah’s Chneah Hoay Ceremony or Flame Watching Ceremony
Poh Hock Seah CHNEAH HOAY Celebration Year 2016
21st to 23rd February 2016 (14th to 16th Day of the Lunar 1st Moon)
In observing the annual ‘Chneah Hoay’ ceremony, the Seah will be holding a three days celebration, 21st to 23rd February 2016, with the following programe:-
Ceremonies
1. Pilgrimage to Hai Choo Soo Temple
Sunday, 21st February 2016 (14th Day of Lunar 1st Moon)
11:00 a.m. : Gathering of Members at Poh Hock Seah
12:00 noon : Paying homage to Twa Peh Kong
1:00 p.m. : Lunch is served
2:00 p.m. : Start of Pilgrimage- Religious Ceremony- Ceremonial hand-over of ‘Chiew Lor’ (Hand held urn)
2:00 p.m. : Procession leaves Poh Hock Seah to Jalan Magazine and thence proceed by bus to Hai Choo Soo Temple, Tanjong Tokong.
2. “Chneah Hoay” Ceremony or Flame Watching Ceremony
Sunday, 21st February 2016 (14th Day of Lunar 1st Moon)
11:00 p.m. : Commencement of “Chneah Hoay” Ceremony
Note : 1. For purpose of identification, only Members with Membership card are permitted inside the Hai Choo Soo Temple during the “Chneah Hoay” Ceremony.
2. Those who are in deep mourning or have recently (two weeks prior to the celebration) been to Funeral Parlor or places of confinement are strictly to avoid being inside the Temple during this “Chneah Hoay” Ceremony.
3. “Cham Hneoh” & Return Journey
Monday, 22nd February 2016 (15th Day of Lunar 1st Moon)
5:00 a.m. : The “Hneoh Tnah” will leave Hai Choo Soo Temple for its traditional “Cheam Hneoh” visits to homes of Members and selected Chinese Temples within inner George Town.
8:00 p.m. : The float procession, starting from Seng Hong Beow Temple at Jalan C.Y. Choy will make its return journey back to POH HOCK SEAH.
4. “Khoe Koon”
Tuesday, 23rd February 2016 (16th Day of Lunar 1st Moon)
4:00 p.m. : “Khoe Koon” Ceremony
5. “Chneah Hoay Peng Aun” Lantern
Lighting of “Chneah Hoay Peng Aun” Lantern from 6th February 2016 to 24th February 2016. (Corresponding to 28th day of 12th Moon of the Lunar Calendar until the 17th day of 1st Moon of the Lunar Calendar).
Members who are interested to light the lantern (RM50 each) please register with the Seah. Your members of family and friends are also welcomed to participate.
The Management Committee would like to appeal to members and well-wishers for donations to defray the expenses for this Celebration. We would like to thank you for your support given the past and we look forward to your generous support this year.
May you and your family be blessed with good health and good fortune.
Poh Hock Seah CHNEAH HOAY Celebration Year 2015 ~ Year of the Goat – Final Part
The forecasted predictions for 3 Trimesters of 4 months each following the Chinese Lunar calendar of the Year of the Goat 2015.
Forecast of next 3 Trimesters (4 months each) of the Year of the Goat 2015 of the Economy of Penang State, by Poh Hock Seah’s Twa Peh Kong last night at Tanjung Tokong, Penang.
Translated as First Trimester – Moderate,
Second and Third Trimester – Satisfactory
Reporting from inside the Temple … by Lim Soo Peng