February 23, 201511 yr Staff In the past, some Chinese people prayed to the Jade Emperor. On the altar, they tied a tall sugar‑cane plant to each of the two front legs of the altar table, one on each side, for luck.Similarly, this Katong Antique House follows another tradition by placing a sugar‑cane plant on each side of the main entrance door. Please see photo. This is also done for luck.
February 23, 20188 yr Author Staff Tonight is the first lunar month of the year 2018. Many markets and supermarkets, like this one, sell sugar cane again. They are often sold in pairs, as shown here:
September 13, 20187 yr Author Staff After the Chinese 7th Month altar: this is how a pair of sugar cane branches is placedRear of the altar:
February 1, 20197 yr Author Staff 2019: Katong Antique House and Pernakan InnWhat is the meaning of Malam Chap Goh Meh? Malam in Malay means night. Chap Goh in Hokkien means fifteen. Meh in Hokkien means night.Katong Antique House CNY 2019:Pernakan Inn & Lounge:Pernakan Food....
January 31, 20206 yr Author Staff Sugar cane plants sold on the eve of the 9th Lunar day at a local wet market.
April 29Apr 29 Author Staff Here are the main points from this page:Traditional practice: In Chinese culture, sugar-cane plants are sometimes tied to the altar table when praying to the Jade Emperor, with one plant on each side of the altar legs, symbolizing luck.Katong Antique House custom: This house follows a similar tradition, placing a pair of sugar-cane plants at the main entrance door for good fortune.Seasonal availability: Sugar-cane plants are commonly sold in pairs during festive periods, especially around the Lunar New Year and the 9th day of the lunar month, at markets and supermarkets.Cultural significance: The plants are also used during the Chinese 7th month altar setup, and appear in various cultural contexts such as Chap Goh Meh celebrations and Peranakan traditions.Continuity of practice: The placement of sugar-cane plants at Katong Antique House continues to be observed during Chinese New Year in recent years.Expert guidance: The page emphasizes consulting Master Cecil Lee for altar placement and Feng Shui advice
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