However, truth be told, how well do you actually know the reasons behind all these customs? Why do we do the things we do on this day? Here are some stories that can help explain the association between the activities and Chap Goh Meh itself. To punish them, he sent a troop to incinerate the village on the fifteenth lunar day. Scared and dismayed, the villagers were in turmoil as they have no idea on how they could escape their imminent destruction.
Thankfully, a wise man from another village suggested that every family should hang red lanterns around their houses, set up bonfires on the streets, and set firecrackers on the fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth lunar days.
The villages duly followed the advice. On the fifteenth lunar day, the heavenly troops which were sent down to destroy the village saw that the village was already ablaze and returned to heaven to report to the Jade Emperor. Satisfied, the Jade Emperor decided to pull back his troop. From that day on, people celebrate the anniversary on the fifteenth lunar day every year by carrying lanterns as well as setting firecrackers and fireworks.
Besides the lantern display, riddles will be hung underneath each lantern as well, with questions relating to the lantern displays, news or popular persons in town. Responsible for good fortune, it is said that Tianguan is a big fan of all kinds of entertainment, which is why followers prepare various types of activities during which they pray for good fortune. Another version is associated with Taiyi Shengshui, the God of Heaven.
The belief was that the deity controlled the destiny of the human world. He had sixteen dragons which he can summon whenever he decides when to inflict drought, storms, famine or pestilence upon human beings. It was said beginning with Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, all the emperors would order splendid ceremonies each year on this day to gain favour from Taiyi to bring favourable weather and good health to him and his kingdom.
However, it was Wudi of the Han Dynasty who directed special attention to this event. Other than that, there will also be CNY craft workshops held from 2pm to 4pm every day where you can learn how to make your own dragon dance puppet, God of Fortune hanging ornament, angpao pouch, and more. These workshops are open to all Berjaya Times Square Theme Park customers participants below 7 require accompanying guardian, slots open on first come first basis only. Berjaya Times Square Theme Park is giving away 30 entry tickets!
All you gotta do to win is follow these 3 easy steps:. Well what are you waiting for? Close Ad. This is the reason why people now celebrate the anniversary of the 15th lunar day every year by carrying lanterns on the street and setting off firecrackers.
Tourism Malaysia explains that according to folklore, young men in ancient times could only see young women on Chap Goh Mei also known as Chap Goh Mey. On this particular night unmarried women - who were forbidden to go out on every other day of the year - would throw tangerines in the river or sea to enable them to marry good husbands.
Reuters reported in Malaysia how this tradition persists to this day, with thousands tossing tangerines into water, hoping the fruits would be picked up by a potential romantic partner. It's still observed among Malaysians of Chinese descent in this majority Muslim nation, and takes place on the final night of the day Lunar New Year celebration. On Chinese Valentine's Day in Malaysia, women write their names, telephone numbers and emails on the skins of the tangerines.
Apart from being synonymous with Chinese Valentine's Day, it is also a day when big family gatherings are held, to tuck into plenty of good food.
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