Title: Tee Kong Biah (Jade Emperor's Biscuit)
Description: Have u seen them b4?
Description: Have u seen them b4?
javewu - April 23, 2006 02:02 PM (GMT)
Tian Gong Biscuit (Jade Emperor Biscuit/Cookies)
Tian Gong Biscuit is a type of biscuit that the Hokkiens used to worship Jade Emperor (Yu Huang Da Di) during the celebration of his Birthday.
In the customs of the Hokkiens, Tian Gong Biscuit can be considered as a "Big" form of respect to the Jade Emperor.
You can only see people selling the Biscuit during the Chinese New Year period or before the celebration of Jade Emperor's Birthday.
The Origin of the Tian Gong Biscuits
In the past, mostly all the Hokkiens are not that rich, and during the celebration of the birthday of Jade Emperor, many families are not able to offer big sets of offerings.
In order not to have any disrespectful actions, some clever Hokkiens decided to use peanuts (with good meanings) to make some cookies as offering to Jade Emperor.
And soon, the Tian Gong Biscuits were created.
Usage of Tian Gong Biscuits
If the Lunar Year has 13 months, the Hokkiens will have to offer 13 pieces of biscuits to the Jade Emperor, if not, usually will only use 12 pieces. (Each piece represents 1 month)
(Photo/Translation by Mr Victor)
Fu Gui Rong Hua (富贵荣华) Glory, Splendour, Wealth and Rank
Wan Shou Wu Jiang (万寿无疆) Longevity without boundary (Infinitely long life)
Heng Cai Jiu Shou (横财就手) Windfall on Hand
Hua Kai Fu Gui (花开富贵) Flower Blossoms with wealth
Jin Yu Man Tang (金玉满堂) One's house filled with Gold & Jade (wealthy with vast riches)
Ji Hong (Da Ji Da Li) (吉红) Red is Luck (Extremely Lucky & Very Auspicious)
Tian Gong Biscuit is a type of biscuit that the Hokkiens used to worship Jade Emperor (Yu Huang Da Di) during the celebration of his Birthday.
In the customs of the Hokkiens, Tian Gong Biscuit can be considered as a "Big" form of respect to the Jade Emperor.
You can only see people selling the Biscuit during the Chinese New Year period or before the celebration of Jade Emperor's Birthday.
The Origin of the Tian Gong Biscuits
In the past, mostly all the Hokkiens are not that rich, and during the celebration of the birthday of Jade Emperor, many families are not able to offer big sets of offerings.
In order not to have any disrespectful actions, some clever Hokkiens decided to use peanuts (with good meanings) to make some cookies as offering to Jade Emperor.
And soon, the Tian Gong Biscuits were created.
Usage of Tian Gong Biscuits
If the Lunar Year has 13 months, the Hokkiens will have to offer 13 pieces of biscuits to the Jade Emperor, if not, usually will only use 12 pieces. (Each piece represents 1 month)
(Photo/Translation by Mr Victor)
Fu Gui Rong Hua (富贵荣华) Glory, Splendour, Wealth and Rank
Wan Shou Wu Jiang (万寿无疆) Longevity without boundary (Infinitely long life)
Heng Cai Jiu Shou (横财就手) Windfall on Hand
Hua Kai Fu Gui (花开富贵) Flower Blossoms with wealth
Jin Yu Man Tang (金玉满堂) One's house filled with Gold & Jade (wealthy with vast riches)
Ji Hong (Da Ji Da Li) (吉红) Red is Luck (Extremely Lucky & Very Auspicious)