He Bi Shan Temple – Distributing Lord Tian Guan Prosperity Rice on Jing Zhe Day (新加坡何碧山宮驚螫日分發天官大帝祈福百家米)

This Year, 2011 aka Xin Mao Year (辛卯年), He Bi Shan Temple (新加坡何碧山宮) had conducted a very Rare and Special Ritual dedicating to Shang Yuan Festival (上元) and also, the Honouring of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝).

One of the Major Event for this Year was – Collecting of the Prosperity Rice from different Families and after then, this Prosperity Rice will be distributed to ALL Devotees and the Neighbour-hoods on this coming Sunday – which is Jing Zhe Day (驚螫日), 2nd Day of Lunar 2 Month (農曆二月初二日) for a the Blessing of Prosperity and also, for Kids who are facing some Child-illnesses issues.

He Bi Shan Temple had prepared and packed a total of 200over Packets for Distribution and for the whole Day, there will be Porridge prepared from the Prosperity Rice for everyone.

This Collecting of Prosperity Rice was actual a Practise that being evolved from the Collecting of Five-bushes Rice (五斗米) by Heavenly Master Zhang Dao Ling (張祖天師) in the Han Dynasty (漢朝年間).

During the Han Dynasty, while the Taoists engaged Heavenly Master for Blessing on the San Yuan Festivals (三元日) or Curing of Illnesses, the Taoists would need to contribute a total of Five Bushes of Rice to Heavenly Master Zhang – which later, the Rice will be distributed to the Poor or Needys.

Besides that, there were also sayings that, for those who consumed the Prosperity Rice collected on the San Yuan Festivals, Oneself’s Sins & Debts will be Eliminated (赦罪解厄) and Prosperity will be Bestowed upon the Person (並賜福).

With strong belief in Promoting Heavenly Master’s Teaching and Continuing of Taoist Culture, this Year, He Bi Shan Temple had decided to follow the Teaching of Heavenly Master – by collecting the Prosperity Rice and then Blessed it and distribute it out to the Public, hoping that Everyone staying in the Area will be Blessed.

百家米是依據漢朝時﹐張祖天師所收取之五斗米延至而來。何碧山宮在辛卯年﹐第一次向眾人收取百家米﹐一者:得大眾之福而轉賜眾人之福﹐二者:推崇有施者必能得福報﹐三者:延續正一教風/將天師教誨代代相傳。此百家米將會在農曆二月初二日分發給眾人。

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Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming Opening of Wealth Coffer of the Three Realms 2011 (辛卯年趙公明元帥敕開三界財庫日)

In Taoism and Chinese Custom, on the 26th Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆正月廿六日), is considered as the Day for Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming (趙公明大天君) aka Deity of Military Wealth, to Open the Three Realms Spiritual Wealth Coffer for All the Beings in the Mortal Realm.

On this Day, Taoists & Chinese will tend to visit Temples that dedicated to Zhao Gong Ming & his Assistants (五路財神) to request for the Blessing of Wealth & Good Lucks and also, Official Personnel will request for Blessing for the Country or Big Society.

What is the Story behind this Opening of Three Realms Wealth?

According to the Records of All Deities (三教搜神大全), after Zhao Gong Ming was being bestowed by Jade Emperor of Heaven (玉皇大天尊) as the Overall –in-charge of the Wealth for All Beings, he was also being appointed by Heavenly Master Zhang Dao Ling (張祖天師) to oversee All Doubts and Unsolved Issues that are associated with Wealth, etc (調解不平事宜。專治財務糾紛).

From then, since Sui Dynasty (隋朝), Taoists and Chinese had been Honouring Zhao Gong Ming as One of the Major Deities of Wealth and on 26th Day of Lunar 1st Month – which was said to be the Day that Zhao Gong Ming being appointed as the Overall-in-charge, Taoists and Chinese would honoured him, requesting Zhao Gong Ming to “Open” the Wealth Coffer for the Poor or Needys.

So when is the Best timing to pay respect to Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming?

For some Taoists & Chinese, they tend to start the honouring at Zi/Rat Hour (子時 in China 11Pm to 01Am, Singapore 0000Hour) but some can honoured Zhao Gong Ming at 9.00Am in the Morning till Evening time (best before Sunset).

For Year 2011, the Best Timing is 9.15Am (辛卯年最佳乞財時間:早上九時一刻).

So in Singapore, where can we pay respect to Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming?

Here’re a few recommended Official Temples that oneself can visit:

Yue Hai Qing Temple (粵海清廟) at Philip Road (in CBD, at the Side Altar)

Yu Huang Temple (玉皇殿) at Havelock Road (at the Side Altar)

Telok Blangah Tee Kong Emperor Temple (天公廟) at Telok Blangah Road

Jin Lan Temple (金蘭廟) at KimTian Road Tiong Bahra (at the Side Hall)

Sembawang Cai Shen Temple (三巴旺財神廟) at Admiralty Road (in the Main Hall)

So what are the Offerings that needed to prepare?

Here are the suggested items:

1 - One set of Mandarins (5 quantities 大吉)

2 - One set of Chinese Tea Leaves & Traditional Cookies (Jian He 餞盒)

3 - One set of Cai Shen Incense-paper (optional 財神金)

4 - One set of Cai Shen Robe (in Red Color 紅色財神袍)

5 - One set of Incense (not to short, medium length will be best - more than 48cm 富貴長壽香)

6 - One Huat Kueh (發糕)

7 - Five Ancient Coins or The Five Emperors Coins (五個銅錢或五帝錢)
(Five Emperors Coins Pls refer to link: http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/70)

8 - One Red Packet (一個紅包)

9 - One set of Red Candles (一對斗燭/紅燭)

After getting ready All the Offerings, visit any of the Temples and place All the Offerings on the Altar that dedicated to Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming.

Upon completing the placing of the Offerings, proceed to pay respect to the Main Deities in the Temple and last, proceed to the Altar for Zhao Gong Ming.

Sincerely light the Long Incense, make 3 Respectful Bows and then kneel in front of the Altar.

Report to Zhao Gong Ming who you are and where you stay and then request for Good Luck & Necessary Blessing from him. (if you know of reciting the Bao Gao (寶誥), then do it before you do your reporting. Bao Gao can be found here: http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/121)

After reporting and requesting, stand up and sincerely bow 3 times again and then place the Incenses in the Urn and then step off the Altar area.

After 15 minutes, retrieved the Paper-offerings and burn them off.

Upon completion, return to the Altar, retrieve the Ancient Coins and make 3 rounds above the Burning Incenses, allow the Coins to receive the Blessings and then, keep them in the Red Packet. Keep the Coins by one's side in-order to get Blessing for the Good Luck & Wealth.

Once this is done, then the whole Ceremony will be considered smoothly done.

San Wu Liang 三無量

For High Res Picture, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/639265630/pic/list

Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming Opening of Wealth Coffer of the Three Realms 2011 (辛卯年趙公明元帥敕開三界財庫日)

In Taoism and Chinese Custom, on the 26th Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆正月廿六日), is considered as the Day for Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming (趙公明大天君) aka Deity of Military Wealth, to Open the Three Realms Spiritual Wealth Coffer for All the Beings in the Mortal Realm.

On this Day, Taoists & Chinese will tend to visit Temples that dedicated to Zhao Gong Ming & his Assistants (五路財神) to request for the Blessing of Wealth & Good Lucks and also, Official Personnel will request for Blessing for the Country or Big Society.

What is the Story behind this Opening of Three Realms Wealth?

According to the Records of All Deities (三教搜神大全), after Zhao Gong Ming was being bestowed by Jade Emperor of Heaven (玉皇大天尊) as the Overall –in-charge of the Wealth for All Beings, he was also being appointed by Heavenly Master Zhang Dao Ling (張祖天師) to oversee All Doubts and Unsolved Issues that are associated with Wealth, etc (調解不平事宜。專治財務糾紛).

From then, since Sui Dynasty (隋朝), Taoists and Chinese had been Honouring Zhao Gong Ming as One of the Major Deities of Wealth and on 26th Day of Lunar 1st Month – which was said to be the Day that Zhao Gong Ming being appointed as the Overall-in-charge, Taoists and Chinese would honoured him, requesting Zhao Gong Ming to “Open” the Wealth Coffer for the Poor or Needys.

So when is the Best timing to pay respect to Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming?

For some Taoists & Chinese, they tend to start the honouring at Zi/Rat Hour (子時 in China 11Pm to 01Am, Singapore 0000Hour) but some can honoured Zhao Gong Ming at 9.00Am in the Morning till Evening time (best before Sunset).

For Year 2011, the Best Timing is 9.15Am (辛卯年最佳乞財時間:早上九時一刻).

So in Singapore, where can we pay respect to Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming?

Here’re a few recommended Official Temples that oneself can visit:

Yue Hai Qing Temple (粵海清廟) at Philip Road (in CBD, at the Side Altar)

Yu Huang Temple (玉皇殿) at Havelock Road (at the Side Altar)

Telok Blangah Tee Kong Emperor Temple (天公廟) at Telok Blangah Road

Jin Lan Temple (金蘭廟) at KimTian Road Tiong Bahra (at the Side Hall)

Sembawang Cai Shen Temple (三巴旺財神廟) at Admiralty Road (in the Main Hall)

So what are the Offerings that needed to prepare?

Here are the suggested items:

1 - One set of Mandarins (5 quantities 大吉)

2 - One set of Chinese Tea Leaves & Traditional Cookies (Jian He 餞盒)

3 - One set of Cai Shen Incense-paper (optional 財神金)

4 - One set of Cai Shen Robe (in Red Color 紅色財神袍)

5 - One set of Incense (not to short, medium length will be best - more than 48cm 富貴長壽香)

6 - One Huat Kueh (發糕)

7 - Five Ancient Coins or The Five Emperors Coins (五個銅錢或五帝錢)
(Five Emperors Coins Pls refer to link: http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/70)

8 - One Red Packet (一個紅包)

9 - One set of Red Candles (一對斗燭/紅燭)

After getting ready All the Offerings, visit any of the Temples and place All the Offerings on the Altar that dedicated to Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming.

Upon completing the placing of the Offerings, proceed to pay respect to the Main Deities in the Temple and last, proceed to the Altar for Zhao Gong Ming.

Sincerely light the Long Incense, make 3 Respectful Bows and then kneel in front of the Altar.

Report to Zhao Gong Ming who you are and where you stay and then request for Good Luck & Necessary Blessing from him. (if you know of reciting the Bao Gao (寶誥), then do it before you do your reporting. Bao Gao can be found here: http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/121)

After reporting and requesting, stand up and sincerely bow 3 times again and then place the Incenses in the Urn and then step off the Altar area.

After 15 minutes, retrieved the Paper-offerings and burn them off.

Upon completion, return to the Altar, retrieve the Ancient Coins and make 3 rounds above the Burning Incenses, allow the Coins to receive the Blessings and then, keep them in the Red Packet. Keep the Coins by one's side in-order to get Blessing for the Good Luck & Wealth.

Once this is done, then the whole Ceremony will be considered smoothly done.

San Wu Liang 三無量

For High Res Picture, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/639265630/pic/list

The Appearing of Norther Dipper Stars on top of Northern Singapore (北斗七星顯獅城)

Start:	Dec 15, '10 7:00p
End:	Feb 28, '15 05:00a
Location:	All Over the World, Singapore

Dear All,

For those who are interested in looking at the Real Physical North Dipper Stars, please do be aware that at the Northern Direction of Singapore (towards Malaysia Custom), the Stars will appear if the Sky is Clear after 7.00Pm. It appeared quite Clearly on the 15th Day of Lunar 1st Month (17 Feb).

The appearance of Northern Dipper Stars on top of Singapore will last from every Dec till end of Feb. So for those who are not able to catch this Wonderful sight, you can try again this Year end.

The Appearing of Norther Dipper Stars on top of Northern Singapore (北斗七星顯獅城)

Start:	Dec 15, '10 7:00p
End:	Feb 28, '15 05:00a
Location:	All Over the World, Singapore

Dear All,

For those who are interested in looking at the Real Physical North Dipper Stars, please do be aware that at the Northern Direction of Singapore (towards Malaysia Custom), the Stars will appear if the Sky is Clear after 7.00Pm. It appeared quite Clearly on the 15th Day of Lunar 1st Month (17 Feb).

The appearance of Northern Dipper Stars on top of Singapore will last from every Dec till end of Feb. So for those who are not able to catch this Wonderful sight, you can try again this Year end.

The Official Dipper Lamp Formation for the Star Lords (中天斗府消災延壽燈)

Thanks to Ruihe for introducing Jave to this Wonderful Religious Organisation, in-order to see the Wonderful and Superb Set-up dedicated to Dou Mu Yuan Jun (斗姆元君).

In this Wonderful Venue, it was Great to see that, the Members had set-up an Official Dipper Lamp dedicating to Dou Mu Yuan Jun and the Nine Emperors aka Star Lords (北斗九皇星君).

After staying in the Venue for a while, Oneself could really sense the Strong Vibration emitted out from the Dou Mu Altar.

Just before we left the Venue, Ruihe saw the changes in the Incenses that we Offered to Dou Mu Yuan Jun, the length and the ashes started to change to some interesting shape and so, Ruihe decided to take some pictures of it.

What a Great Place to honour Dou Mu Yuan Jun.

PS: It’s a bit pity that this Religious Organisation does not open-up to Public for Honouring.

For Higher Res Pictures, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/1934691449/pic/list

The Official Dipper Lamp Formation for the Star Lords (中天斗府消災延壽燈)

Thanks to Ruihe for introducing Jave to this Wonderful Religious Organisation, in-order to see the Wonderful and Superb Set-up dedicated to Dou Mu Yuan Jun (斗姆元君).

In this Wonderful Venue, it was Great to see that, the Members had set-up an Official Dipper Lamp dedicating to Dou Mu Yuan Jun and the Nine Emperors aka Star Lords (北斗九皇星君).

After staying in the Venue for a while, Oneself could really sense the Strong Vibration emitted out from the Dou Mu Altar.

Just before we left the Venue, Ruihe saw the changes in the Incenses that we Offered to Dou Mu Yuan Jun, the length and the ashes started to change to some interesting shape and so, Ruihe decided to take some pictures of it.

What a Great Place to honour Dou Mu Yuan Jun.

PS: It’s a bit pity that this Religious Organisation does not open-up to Public for Honouring.

For Higher Res Pictures, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/1934691449/pic/list

He Bi Shan Temple – Lord Tian Guan Prosperity Rice for Distribution (新加坡何碧山宮(三官大帝)上元祈福百家米)

This Year, 2011 aka Xin Mao Year (辛卯年), He Bi Shan Temple (新加坡何碧山宮) had conducted a very Rare and Special Ritual dedicating to Shang Yuan Festival (上元) and also, the Honouring of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝).

One of the Major Event for this Year was – Collecting of the Prosperity Rice from different Families and after then, this Prosperity Rice will be distributed to ALL Devotees and the Neighbour-hoods on the 2nd Day of Lunar 2 Month (農曆二月初二日) for a the Blessing of Prosperity and also, for Kids who are facing some Child-illnesses issues.

This Collecting of Prosperity Rice was actual a Practise that being evolved from the Collecting of Five-bushes Rice (五斗米) by Heavenly Master Zhang Dao Ling (張祖天師) in the Han Dynasty (漢朝年間).

During the Han Dynasty, while the Taoists engaged Heavenly Master for Blessing on the San Yuan Festivals (三元日) or Curing of Illnesses, the Taoists would need to contribute a total of Five Bushes of Rice to Heavenly Master Zhang – which later, the Rice will be distributed to the Poor or Needys.

Besides that, there were also sayings that, for those who consumed the Prosperity Rice collected on the San Yuan Festivals, Oneself’s Sins & Debts will be Eliminated (赦罪解厄) and Prosperity will be Bestowed upon the Person (並賜福).

With strong belief in Promoting Heavenly Master’s Teaching and Continuing of Taoist Culture, this Year, He Bi Shan Temple had decided to follow the Teaching of Heavenly Master – by collecting the Prosperity Rice and then Blessed it and distribute it out to the Public, hoping that Everyone staying in the Area will be Blessed.

PS: As you all can see the Result of the Collection, it was very successful and till the 15th Day of Lunar 1st Month, the Big Urn was Full and more Rice will be collected till before the Lunar 2nd Month. Approx Weightage: more than 80kg

Thanks to Taoist Sis Ann for sharing with us the Pictures.

For Higher Res Pictures, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/1835770552/pic/list

Tong Shan Tang’s Five Directional Flags Enhancement Ceremony (新加坡童善堂五方將旗敕靈儀式)

On the 17th Day of Lunar 1st Month (19 Feb 2011), an Auspicious Day for Dotting of Statues & Enhancing of Spiritual Objects, Tong Shan Tang (新加坡童善堂) had decided to Enhance the Five Directional Flags (五方將旗) at Telok Blangah Tian Gong Temple (新加坡天公廟).

At 2.30Pm, Taoist Bro Royce – Representative of Tong Shan Tang, arrived at Tian Gong Temple with the Five Directional Flags.

Before the Flags of Tong Shan Tang were being Enhanced and Endorsed, LSM conducted its Dotting Ceremony dedicating to Dou Mu Yuan Jun (斗姆元君), Tai Yang Xing Jun aka Lord of Sun (太陽星君), Tai Yin Xing Jun aka Lord of Moon (太陰星君) and Heavenly Marshal Liu Hou (劉后天君).

By 4.30Pm. the whole Dotting was completed and followed by the Enhancing of the Taoist Spiritual Weapon for Ruihe and then, the Five Flags of Tong Shan Tang.

At about 5.00Pm, we left the Temple and headed back to LSM New HQ to invite the new Dotted Statues onto the Main Altar and at about 7.00Pm, Bro Royce headed back to Settle the Spiritual Armies of Tong Shan Tang to their Respective Post (see Pics tstlingbing2011_01 - 05).

For Higher Res Pictures, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/2057713541/pic/list

Tong Shan Tang’s Five Directional Flags Enhancement Ceremony (新加坡童善堂五方將旗敕靈儀式)

On the 17th Day of Lunar 1st Month (19 Feb 2011), an Auspicious Day for Dotting of Statues & Enhancing of Spiritual Objects, Tong Shan Tang (新加坡童善堂) had decided to Enhance the Five Directional Flags (五方將旗) at Telok Blangah Tian Gong Temple (新加坡天公廟).

At 2.30Pm, Taoist Bro Royce – Representative of Tong Shan Tang, arrived at Tian Gong Temple with the Five Directional Flags.

Before the Flags of Tong Shan Tang were being Enhanced and Endorsed, LSM conducted its Dotting Ceremony dedicating to Dou Mu Yuan Jun (斗姆元君), Tai Yang Xing Jun aka Lord of Sun (太陽星君), Tai Yin Xing Jun aka Lord of Moon (太陰星君) and Heavenly Marshal Liu Hou (劉后天君).

By 4.30Pm. the whole Dotting was completed and followed by the Enhancing of the Taoist Spiritual Weapon for Ruihe and then, the Five Flags of Tong Shan Tang.

At about 5.00Pm, we left the Temple and headed back to LSM New HQ to invite the new Dotted Statues onto the Main Altar and at about 7.00Pm, Bro Royce headed back to Settle the Spiritual Armies of Tong Shan Tang to their Respective Post (see Pics tstlingbing2011_01 - 05).

For Higher Res Pictures, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/2057713541/pic/list

Taoist Scripture imprinted Offering Water Cup (太上清靜經供杯)

After so many Years, finally Jave have found the Offering Water Cup that got Taoist Scripture Imprint on it and further more, the Scripture was Qing Jing Jing (太上清靜經) – One of the many Important Scriptures that Taoists needed to learn and understand.

This Cup was being imported from Taiwan and it can be used as Normal Offering Cup or Cup that contain Cleansing Water.

On the Cup, besides Qing Jing Jing, it had got the Trigram Symbols and also, the Incantation for Offering Incenses aka Zhu Xiang Shen Zhou (祝香神咒).

This is indeed something Wonderful that ALL Taoists shall get.

For Higher Res Pictures, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/94274019/pic/list

Taoist Scripture imprinted Offering Water Cup (太上清靜經供杯)

After so many Years, finally Jave have found the Offering Water Cup that got Taoist Scripture Imprint on it and further more, the Scripture was Qing Jing Jing (太上清靜經) – One of the many Important Scriptures that Taoists needed to learn and understand.

This Cup was being imported from Taiwan and it can be used as Normal Offering Cup or Cup that contain Cleansing Water.

On the Cup, besides Qing Jing Jing, it had got the Trigram Symbols and also, the Incantation for Offering Incenses aka Zhu Xiang Shen Zhou (祝香神咒).

This is indeed something Wonderful that ALL Taoists shall get.

For Higher Res Pictures, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/94274019/pic/list

Heavenly Lord Tian Guan Inspection Day 2011 (辛卯年上元天官大帝考校巡天下)

After a long stretch of Celebration for Lunar New Year, its time to do an Official Round-off for the Festival.

Its again the 15th Day of Lunar 1st Month (農曆正月十五日) - in 2011, it falls on 17 Feb, which is also known as Yuan Xiao (元宵) or Shang Yuan (上元).

In Taoism, this is also the Day for Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝) to conduct his Annual Inspection for the Mortals in the Mortal Realm (考校巡天下).

For those who are interested in finding out more, please do feel free to visit the following links:

Pictures of Tian Guan:
http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/302

Intro on Shang Yuan:
http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/620/620

For Higher Res Picture of the Poster, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/1373716197/pic/list

Heavenly Lord Tian Guan Inspection Day 2011 (辛卯年上元天官大帝考校巡天下)

After a long stretch of Celebration for Lunar New Year, its time to do an Official Round-off for the Festival.

Its again the 15th Day of Lunar 1st Month (農曆正月十五日) - in 2011, it falls on 17 Feb, which is also known as Yuan Xiao (元宵) or Shang Yuan (上元).

In Taoism, this is also the Day for Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝) to conduct his Annual Inspection for the Mortals in the Mortal Realm (考校巡天下).

For those who are interested in finding out more, please do feel free to visit the following links:

Pictures of Tian Guan:
http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/302

Intro on Shang Yuan:
http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/620/620

For Higher Res Picture of the Poster, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/1373716197/pic/list

He Bi Shan Temple celebrating Shang Yuan Festival 2011 (新加坡何碧山宮辛卯年上元日慶典)

He Bi Shan Temple (何碧山宮), the solely Taoist Temple dedicated to San Guan Da Di (三官大帝) aka The Three Heavenly Lords of the Three Realms, will be conducting a series of Rituals/Ceremonies/Events dedicating to Shang Yuan Festival (上元祭祀), starting on the 14th Day of Lunar 1st Month (Wedensday 16 Feb) till 16th Day of Lunar 1st Month (Friday 18 Feb).

For those who are interested in joining in this Joyous Occasion, please do feel free to visit the Temple and meet up with the friendly Members there. I’m sure the Members there will be willing to share more with ALL of you.

Besides that, this Year, the Temple will provide a Special Honouring for the Devotees, so do not miss this opportunity.

PS: Thanks to the Committee for providing the Information.

新加坡何碧山宮﹐位於新加坡北區義順環路。新加坡唯一一所以三官大帝為主神的道教廟宇。

今年﹐新加坡何碧山宮將會一連三天(農曆正月十四日至十六日)﹐舉行上元日祭祀活動。有興趣參與的信眾們﹐務必前往朝禮。

相信在近期﹐新加坡何碧山宮也會舉行一些於道教文化有關的活動﹐希望即時﹐大家能大力支持﹐以便將正統道教文化發揚光大。

Map (指示地圖):

http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_3573/travel_site_126049/

For Higher Res Picture of the Poster, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/836038321/pic/list

Chwee Hean Keng aka Shui Xian Gong Honouring Lord Tai Sui (水顯宮安奉太歲星君)

Start:	Feb 3, '11 09:00a
End:	Mar 4, '11 5:00p
Location:	Singapore, Zion Road

Singapore Chwee Hean Keng (水顯宮) will be conducting the Honouring of Lord Tai Sui for the Devotees - Taoists & Chinese from the 1st Day of Lunar 1st Month till 30th Day of Lunar 1st Month.

For those who have yet to honour the Lord Tai Sui, this is one of the few Hundred-over-years old Temple to approach for the honouring.

Map:
http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_39571/travel_site_12004/

More info on Shui Xian Gong:
http://chinesetemples.blogspot.com/2009/05/chwee-hean-keng-shui-xian-gong.html

Chwee Hean Keng aka Shui Xian Gong Honouring Lord Tai Sui (水顯宮安奉太歲星君)

Start:	Feb 3, '11 09:00a
End:	Mar 4, '11 5:00p
Location:	Singapore, Zion Road

Singapore Chwee Hean Keng (水顯宮) will be conducting the Honouring of Lord Tai Sui for the Devotees - Taoists & Chinese from the 1st Day of Lunar 1st Month till 30th Day of Lunar 1st Month.

For those who have yet to honour the Lord Tai Sui, this is one of the few Hundred-over-years old Temple to approach for the honouring.

Map:
http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_39571/travel_site_12004/

More info on Shui Xian Gong:
http://chinesetemples.blogspot.com/2009/05/chwee-hean-keng-shui-xian-gong.html

Telok Blangah Tian Gong Temple Yu Huang Wan Shou (9th Day) for Xin Mao Year 2011 (新加坡天公廟辛卯年初九日玉皇萬壽朝禮)

On the 9th Day of Lunar 1st Month (農曆正月初九日午後), Jave arrived at Tian Gong Temple in the noon at 1.00Pm to assist in the Actual Day Anniversary Honouring Ritual dedicating to Yu Huang Da Tian Zun (玉皇大天尊) on behalf of Tian Gong Temple (新加坡天公廟).

With the busy crowds in the Temple (approx of over 1500 people honouring on the whole of 9th Day), Jave had to delay the Honouring till about 4.00Pm in the late noon, during the gap in between, Jave was able to chit chat with quite a few old friends who came to pay their respect to Yu Huang Da Tian Zun.

At about 3.30Pm,Ruihe and Royce arrived at the Temple to assist and on the dot of 4.00Pm, the Honouring Ritual started.

With about an hour’s Honouring (see Pics 01 - 06), Jave completed the Ritual and followed by, was to request for the Spiritual & Heavenly Armies for the following Taoist Groups – see Pics 07 - 20:

1) Singapore Jia Fu Jing (新加坡嘉福境)
2) Zheng Yi Long Shan Fei Jie Fu (正一龍山飛捷府)
3) Zheng Yi Long Shan Jia Fu Fu (正一龍山嘉福府)

At about 5.00Pm plus, the whole of the Requesting of Armies and Enhancing of the Flags completed, Jave, Ruihe and Royce assist the Temple to do the cleaning up while we waited for Donnie to come to the Temple to pick us.

Million Thanks to Bro Royce for the assistance and also the sharing on the Pictures.

For Higher Res Pictures, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/971842460/pic/list

Telok Blangah Tian Gong Temple Yu Huang Wan Shou (8th Night) for Xin Mao Year 2011 (新加坡天公廟辛卯年初八晚玉皇萬壽朝禮)

On the 8th Night of Lunar 1st Month, at 10.00Pm, Jave and Family arrived at Telok Blangah Tian Gong Temple (新加坡天公廟), upon arrival, the Temple was already crowded with Devotees.

With some quick preparation and a simple round of Honouring, Jave was free to assist Tian Gong Temple in entertaining the various Devotees and assisting them in the Honouring.

At about 10.30Pm, Donnie arrived at the Temple to assist in the Anniversary Honouring Ritual dedicated to Yu Huang Da Tian Zun (玉皇大天尊).

When the Clock strikes 11.30Pm, the Anniversary Honouring Ritual started with the Cleansing of the Surrounding and Reporting on the Ritual’s Objective.

Once the Clock strikes 0000 Hours, Donnie was instructed to knock on the Bell for 12 times to inform ALL the Devotees on the Actual Timing of the arrival of Yu Huang’s Anniversary and also, to allow the Devotees to offer their Incenses dedicating to Yu Huang into the Urn. At that moment, we could see that at least over 100 Devotees crowded around the main Urn waiting for the 0000 Hours to arrive.

Upon completion on the Anniversary Honouring Ritual, it was time for Jave to conduct the Luck Blessing and Cleansing Ceremony for the Devotees (補運消厄儀式), out of expectation, a nearly 100 Devotees queue-up for it and with enthusiastic and motivation, the Ceremony was carried-out and it took about 1.5 hours to complete.

At about 1.00Am plus, Jave and Family made our way back home to conduct LSM Old HQ Yu Huang Dan Honouring.

Million Thanks to Donnie for the assistance and also the sharing on the Pictures.

For Higher Res Pictures, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/1735877697/pic/list

LSM Old HQ honouring Yu Huang of Xin Mao Year 2011 (正一龍山門主壇之辛卯年玉皇萬壽聖誕)

After assisting Telok Blangah Tian Gong Temple (天公廟) in conducting the Anniversary Ritual dedicating to Jade Emperor of Heaven aka Yu Huang Da Tian Zun (玉皇大天尊), Jave and Mum had to rush back to LSM Old HQ to conduct the Honouring.

At 1.30Am in the Early Morning of 9th Day of Lunar 1st Month (農曆正月初九日丑時), Long Shan Men (正一龍山門) had conducted a Simple Honouring dedicating to Jade Emperor of Heaven (玉皇大天尊).

This Year, it was the 2nd Year for Jave to conduct the Honouring at own Place – Old HQ of LSM, many Thanks to Jave’s Mum for providing the necessary support and assistance in getting the Honouring carried-out smoothly.

At 1.45Am, Jave’s Mum Offered the 1st Round of Incenses and Beverage – see Pic 01.

At about 2.00Am, 2nd Round of Incenses and Beverage were being Offered.

At 3rd Round of Offering (三巡茶酒香), which was about 2.15Am, the whole Honouring considered Successfully Done.

At 2.30Am, Sending Off of the Paper Offerings was being conducted.

Upon completion of the Sending Off of the Paper, the Offerings were being transferred to the Main Altar for the Honouring & Rewarding of the other Deities & Heavenly Marshals – see Pic 12.

In the Afternoon of 9th Day of Lunar 1 Month, 12.00Noon, Jave Wu will be in Telok Blangah Tian Gong Temple (天公廟) to conduct the 2nd Round of Honouring dedicating to Yu Huang Da Tian Zun, for those who are interested in joining, please do feel free to drop by.

After then, the whole of LSM existing members and future-to-be members will gather at Donnie’s Place (7th Disciple of 36th Generation 正一龍山門第三十六代七弟子) to conduct the Annual Honouring of Yu Huang of LSM.

For Higher Res Pictures, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/1008659200/pic/list

8th Day of Lunar 1st Month – Descending of All Star Lords (農曆正月初八-眾星君下降日)

According to Taoist Contexts, 8th Day of Lunar 1st Month (農曆正月初八) is the Day that All Star Lords aka Xing Jun (眾星君下降日) descending down into the Mortal Realm to conduct Inspections and also, Cleansing of the Surrounding.

On this Day, Taoists or Chinese will conduct a Simple but yet Official Ritual for the Ushering in of the Star Lords and also, to perform the Requesting of Good Luck and Health for Oneself or the Parent.

According to the Records, on this Day, 2 Pictures or Scrolls must be prepared:

1) Picture of All Star Lords, especially the 28 Constellation Star Lords (廿八星宿)
2) Picture of Star Lord Bei Dou aka The Great Dipper Group (北斗七元君)

After the Pictures or Scrolls are prepared, a Temporary Altar must be placed at an Open Area facing the North or North-west (供桌面北方或西北方).

Once the Sun set, 49 or 108 Lamps (四十九盏或一百零八盏油燈) must be Light-up (in the past, People used small saucers containing Oil to act as Lamp) and 3 bowls of Sweet Dumplings (三碗湯圓) & 9 cups of Chinese Tea (九杯清茶) must be offered to the Star Lords.

After the Lamps are being light-up, 9 or 12 Incenses (九或十二支清香) will be Lighted and Reports will be made facing North.

Once the Incenses are offered, 15-30 minutes rest and then All the Lamps are to be Put-off and the Pictures or Scrolls and Incenses must be Burnt-off.

Upon completion of the Burning, the Altar must be cleared off and the Sweet Dumplings must be consumed.

The whole of this Ritual is known as Shun Xing (順星) aka The Aligning with the Celestial Stars or Honouring & Ushering in the Stars for Bestowing of Luck & Health (祭星/接星).

As for Shun Xing Ritual, which later in the Taoist History, it became a Major Ritual for Taoist School, known as Shun Xing Li Dou Ke Yi (順星禮斗科儀), meaning Aligning with the Celestial Stars and Honouring the Great Dipper for Eliminating of Negative Issues and Gaining of Luck & Health Blessing.

In the attachment is the 2 Combination Pictures of The Star Lords. For those who are interested in conducting this Ritual, you may wish to download it and use it during the Honouring.
For Higher Res Picture, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/838991764/pic/list

Hokkien Culture for Honouring Yu Huang – Walking Thru the Sugar-cane Gate (閩南天公誕習俗-過甘蔗門)

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In here, Jave will like to share with ALL of you another Traditional Practise/Custom of the Hokkien Clan while the Hokkiens honoured Yu Huang Da Tian Zun (玉皇大天尊) aka Tian Gong (天公) on the 9th Day of Lunar 1st Month (農曆正月初九日).

Due to partially that, Hokkiens were being rescued by Yu Huang during the Late Ming Dynasty (明朝末年) in a Sugar-cane Plantation (甘蔗園), from then, the Hokkiens had been using Sugar Cane as a form of Great Offering dedicating to Yu Huang (供奉甘蔗為上等大禮), for reminding Oneself the Gratitude of Yu Huang and also to keep Oneself in mind that, as a Chinese, we shall Remember All the Assistances that other People had provided for Oneself. In Chinese, this is known as Yin Shui Si Yuan (飲水思源).

This very Traditional and Rare Practise/Custom is known as Walking Thru the Sugar-cane Gate (過甘蔗門) or in some other Records known as Walking Thru the Sugar-cane Garden (行甘蔗園/林).

How this Practise/Custom gets going?

Usually this Practise/Custom will be carried out during the Honouring of Yu Huang during the 9th Day of Lunar 1st Month Morning, can be at Home or in Temple.

It just needed the following items:

1) A Pair of 9feet Sugar-cane with roots and the Sugar-canes must be Fresh & not dried-up
2) 3-5 Pairs of Huang Gao Qian (黃高錢三至五對)
3) 3feet of Red-ribbon (三尺紅綢帶)
4) 1feet of Red-paper cut into 5cm in height and 18cm in length (一尺紅紙條)

Once ready, Bundled the 3-5 Pairs of Huang Gao Qian together, each bundle having 3-5 strings of Huang Gao Qian, then hang the Huang Gao Qian on each Sugar-cane (see Point One).

After that, paste the Red-paper cutting onto each Joint of the Sugar-cane’s Stem (see Point Two).

Last of All, Tied the 2 Sugar-cane together with the Red-ribbon, at the Tip of the Sugar-canes’ Leaves and make it into a Semi-circle Form – just like a Door (see Point Three).



Once the 2 Sugar-canes are being Tied together, place them in front of the Honouring Altar – at least 5feey from the Altar (see Point Four).

Upon completion on the Set-up, everyone in the Family can prepare to make the First Round of Offering of Incenses to Yu Huang (usually will go Three Rounds before Sending-off the Paper-offerings).

After the Second round of Offering of Incenses, everyone in the Family must change to Blue Clothing (藍上衣) & Brown/Black Pants (黑/褐褲). And then, each holding on to 2 White Buns aka Mantou (饅頭).



Before the Third Round of Offering of Incenses, everyone will hold on to the Mantou and Walk Thru the Sugar-cane Gate (Guys will lead 1st and followed by the Women 男先女后) and after returning, the Mantou must be placed on the Red-plate on the Honouring Altar (see Point Five) and everyone had to change back to their Clothing for the Honouring (usually New or Red Clothing). For those who are not able to get Blue-clothing, can use Blue Cloth to tie on the Waist to represent Blue Clothing.



Once the Changing is Done, the Third Round of Offering of Incenses will be conducted and last, the Eldest Member of the Family will lead the Sending-off of the Paper-offerings.

So what is the Main Purpose of this Walking Thru of Sugar-cane Gate (過甘蔗門涵義)?

There are a few meanings:

1) To get rid of All Negative Issues of the Past 12 Months (Walking Thru the Gate)
行過甘蔗門﹐除去過去一年中的一切不如意事

2) To remember the Hardship that our Ancestors had encountered during the Late Ming Dynasty (Wearing Blue Clothing and Black/Brown Pants)
穿藍衣黑褐褲﹐謹記祖先一切教誨/辛勞

3) To get rid of Poverty and Usher in the Good Wealth (Changing Back to New or Red Clothing)
脫去藍衣黑褐褲﹐重新換上新裝﹐是卸去壞運迎接好運

4) Thanking Heaven for giving us a Chance to Live on this World again (The White Buns aka Mantou that we hold on hands while Walking Thru the Gate)
手持饅頭過門﹐感謝上天體恤下民

In Summary

This Practise/Custom may seems a bit Complicated or having Bad-omen (due to the Clothing colour), but this is Fact that what our Ancestors had faced in the past.

Today, we are able to live so comfortably at Home, enjoying the Fruits that our Ancestors had “planted” for us, did we really appreciate what they had given to us?

By going thru such a Practise/Custom, actually it is to remind us or assist us in Deeply-casting-a-mark in our Mind to tell us that, we must Appreciate and show more Concern & Care for the others.

Do not get to bother over little things, when time to put down, lets put down. Our Ancestors can do it, so can We.

Last of All, Treasure what we have now, don’t regret after we lost it.

Hokkien Song on Tian Gong Dan (閩南語賀年金曲-天公誕)

In here, you all will be listening to a Hokkien Lunar New Year Song on Honouring of Yu Huang or in Folks' term - Bai Tian Gong (拜天公).

Hope you all enjoy.

The Great Manifestation of Yu Huang for Xin Mao Year 2011 (辛卯年玉皇大天尊萬壽聖誕)

Starting from 8th Night of Lunar 1st Month (農曆正月初八晚), Taoists & Hokkiens will start to prepare for their Honouring dedicating to Yu Huang Da Tian Zun (玉皇大天尊) aka Jade Emperor of Heaven. Once the Clock strikes 0000 hours – 9th Day of Lunar 1st Month (農曆正月初九日), the Official Honouring will begin and everyone of the Family will need to involve in the Offering of Incenses to Yu Huang and other Deities.

For more info, please proceed to the following links:

Pictures of Yu Huang:
http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/126/126

Intro on Honouring Yu Huang on 9th Day:
http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/128

History of Tian Gong Bing:
http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/438/438

Intro on Tian Gong Zuo:
http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/279/279

For Higher Res Picture of the Poster, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/858407568/pic/list

7th Day of Lunar 1St Month – Ren Ri aka Human-kind Day (農曆正月初七人日)

7th Day of Lunar 1st Month (農曆正月初七), the Day that Empress Nv Wa (女媧娘娘) descended into this Mortal Realm to create Human-kind, making Men out from Soil (泥土造男) and Women from Water (泥水造女) - (approx time period: 400-5000, 000 years ago).

In Chinese Culture, this Day is known as Ren Ri (人日) aka Human-kind Day, it’s the Birthday of All “Human”.

Till today, on the 7th Day of Lunar 1st Month, Chinese & Taoist still visit Temples to Honour Empress Nv Wa, thanking her for her Compassionate & Kindness of creating Human on this Mortal Realm. Besides that, Chinese & Taoists will also eat a type of Dish, made from 7 types of Vegetables known as Qi Cai Geng (七菜羹) to celebrate the New Born of Human-kind. Hoping that by eating the Qi Cai Geng, ALL Bad-issues will be eliminated and Good-issues will bestowed onto Oneself and ALL Mortals in this Mortal Realm.

Few Decades ago, in Singapore, the 4 Famous Cantonese Chefs created a Lunar New Year Dish known as Qi Cai Lao Qi Yu Sheng (七彩撈起魚生 – See Picture below) accordingly to the Culture of the consuming of the Qi Cai Geng. Till Today, during Lunar New Year period, this Dish became a MUST-eat dish for Chinese.

In Singapore, besides eating of the Lao Qi Yu Sheng, Chinese & Taoists will also go to Temples to pay Respect to “Mother of ALL Human-kind” Nv Wa Niang Niang. The most Biggest & Oldest Nv Wa, was in being honoured in Telok Blangah Tian Gong Temple (天公廟), situated beside Block 45.

During the Honouring, Chinese or Taoists will bring 7 type colours Flowers (七色花) to honour her and also, for those who collect Nv Wa Stone (女媧石 – See Picture below), they will bring it to the Temple to allow the Energy of Nv Wa to bestow on it.

For Higher Res Pictures, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/1807703026/pic/list

Chinese Zodiacs Luck in Xin Mao Year 2011 - Conflicts with Lord Tai Sui (辛卯年生肖運程之犯衝刑太歲表)

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For Xin Mao Year, the following Chinese Zodiacs will have some minor issues with Lord Tai Sui General Fan Ning (辛卯年當年太歲范寧將軍):

Direct Front-facing (Direct Conflict) with Lord Tai Sui of Xin Mao Year:
Rabbit (正犯太歲: 兔)

Lunar Age involved (農曆虛歲): 13, 25, 37, 49, 61, 73, 85, 97

Direct Back-facing (In-direct Conflict) with Lord Tai Sui of Xin Mao Year:
Rooster (正沖太歲: 雞)

Lunar Age involved (農曆虛歲): 19, 31, 43, 55, 67, 79, 91

Adjacent Left-facing (Major-side Conflict) with Lord Tai Sui of Xin Mao Year:
Rat (偏沖太歲: 鼠)

Lunar Age involved (農曆虛歲): 16, 28, 40, 52, 64, 76, 88

Adjacent Right-facing (Minor-side Conflict) with Lord Tai Sui of Xin Mao Year:
Horse (刑沖太歲: 馬)

Lunar Age involved (農曆虛歲): 22, 34, 46, 58, 70, 82, 94

For age Below or Of 12 & Above or Of 99 won’t be affected by the Conflicts or Issue-facing with Lord Tai Sui, so for those who have kids and elders of this Age-group, please do not worry so much (童生不越虛歲十二﹐老者虛歲欲百﹐皆不與太歲犯衝刑。).

For those who are Affected and needed the Assistance from Long Shan Men in getting the Spiritual Petition (安奉太歲疏文), please feel free to contact me at javecxwu@gmail.com or PM me.

5th Day of Lunar 1st Month – Ge Kai Day (大年初五隔開日)

In Chinese Culture, Ge Kai Day (隔開日) is known as the Day to Retrieve or Remove the Lunar New Year Offerings from the Deities Altar.

On this Day, after 4th Day of Lunar 1st Month ended at 0000 hours, the Retrieving and Cleaning can be done.

Ge Kai was usually done by, retrieving the Mouldy Items and Chun Fan (春飯), leaving only two main groups of Offerings – The 12 Vegetarian Items (十二齋碗) & The Traditional Biscuits (天公餅) for Honouring Jade Emperor of Heaven (玉皇大天尊) – See Pics 02 - 03.

Besides that, the Flowers must also be re-arranged by getting rid of those flowers that were withered – See Pic 04.

After the Clearing and Cleaning, a round of Incenses must be Offered, with that, Ge Kai is considered successfully completed.

For more info on 5th Day of Lunar 1st Month, feel free to visit this link: http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/123

For Higher Res Pictures, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/1170177302/pic/list

Ushering back Kitchen Deity for Xin Mao Year 2011 (辛卯年迎灶回駕)

Start:	Feb 6, '11 3:00p
End:	Feb 6, '11 5:00p
Location:	All Over the World, Singapore

So fast, its already for the 4th Day of Lunar 1st Month of the New Lunar Year, its time for us to Usher back the Kitchen Deity from the Celestial Realm.

This Year (06 Feb 2011), for the Ushering of Kitchen Deity's Auspicious Timing is from 3.00 Pm till 5.00 Pm (申時).

For those who are interested in knowing more on what to prepare, please proceed to this link:

http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/120

Telok Blangah Tian Gong Temple Ushering Fu Lu Shou Xi Cai Deities Ceremony 2011 (新加坡天公廟辛卯年恭迎福祿壽喜財神科儀)

On the 1st Day of Lunar Xin Mao Year (辛卯年正月初一日), Jave was being engaged to conduct another round of Ushering of Fu Lu Shou Xi Cai Deities (福祿壽喜財神) at Telok Blangah Tian Gong Temple at 1.00Pm (午時).

Upon reaching at the Temple, the Temple was crowded with Devotees who were there to offer their New Year 1st set of Incenses to Jade Emperor of Heaven (玉皇大天尊) and other Deities (天公廟眾神).

Without any further delaying in the conducting of the Ceremony, Jave started with the short Reporting to the Celestial Realm and Deities and then, the Chanting for the Inviting and Ushering of the Deities was being conducted.

In between during the free-time, Jave had also conducted the Inviting of Jade Emperor of Heaven’s Longevity for Ruihe for his Home Deities (玉皇大天尊萬壽富貴香 See Pics 04 - 05).

Due to Jave were rushing off for another appointment, another 10 sets of Fu Lu Shou Xi Cai Deities Posters were being enhanced for other late comers (See Pics 16 - 20).

Upon completing the Ushering, Jave and others left for our appointment.

Million T hanks to Taoist Bro Royce for sharing with us the Photos.

For Higher Res Pictures, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/1919792120/pic/list

Long Shan Men ushering in the New Lunar Xin Mao Year (正一龍山門辛卯辭舊歲迎新春)

After a week’s Preparation, its time for Long Shan Men (正一龍山門) to conduct the Ceremony of Departing the Old Year (辭歲) and Ushering in the New Lunar Year (迎新) on the Lunar Eve of the New Year (大年除夕).

At 7.00Pm in the Noon of the Lunar Eve, after cleaning up of the Main Altar and Statues, Long Shan Men conducted the Departing of Old Year Ceremony.

Upon completion, it was time for Jave to have Reunion Dinner (團圓飯) with the Family and at about 10.30Pm, it was the Busy time again for Jave to do the necessary Preparation for the Offerings for the Ushering in of the New Lunar Year.

Due to this Year, Jave had to return back to my Old Temple – Tian Gong Temple (天公廟), to assist in the Ushering in of Fu Lu Shou Xi Cai Deities (福祿壽喜財神), so at around 11.45Pm, Jave’s Mum had to start to Offer the 1st Round of Incenses for the Lunar New Year (新春頭香) and when the Clock strikes 0000 Hours, Long Shan Men Officially Ushered in the Lunar New Year.

In here, with this Opportunity, Long Shan Men will like to wish ALL of you a Prosperity and Happy Lunar New.

新春萬象添新意。
百花齊放增福氣。
辛卯舊年換新禧。
事事富貴財源進。

For Higher Res Pictures, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/1374457841/pic/list

Li Chun - Arrival of Spring of Xin Mao Year 2011 (辛卯年立春迎新歲)

Start:	Feb 4, '11 12:00p
End:	Feb 4, '11 5:00p
Location:	All Over the World, Singapore

Dear All,

For Xin Mao Year (辛卯年), the Year of Rabbit (兔年), Li Chun (立春) which is known as the Arrival of Spring falls on the 2nd Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆正月初二日), which is on the 4 Feb 2011.

For more info on Li Chun, please proceed to the following links:

Brief introduction on Li Chun Day 2010 (歲始立春之簡介) :
http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/358

Lighting of Blessing Lantern on Li Chun Day (立春點燈添富貴): http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/360

Brief introduction on Li Chun Day (立春簡介):
http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/67

Tian Gong Temple Lunar New Year Ceremonies for Xin Mao Year 2011 (天公廟辛卯年新春祈福活動)

Start:	Feb 2, '11 10:00p
End:	Feb 17, '11 6:00p
Location:	Singapore, South, Telok Blangah Height

新春祈福活動表
Ceremonies Itinerary

大年除夕夜 (02/02/11): 恭迎福祿壽喜財神降臨
晚間十一時三十分 Ushering of Fu Lu Shou Xi & Wealth Deities
Lunar New Year Eve
11:30 Pm

大年初四日 (06/02/11): 恭迎眾神回駕
上午九時 Ushering Back of Deities back from Heaven
The 4th Day
09:00 Am

大年初八夜 (10/02/11): 啟建玉皇大天尊祝壽科儀
晚間十一時三十分 Anniversary Honouring for Tian Gong
The 8th Day Night
11:30 Pm

大年初九日 (11/02/11): 啟建玉皇大天尊祝壽科儀
午間十二時 Anniversary Honouring for Tian Gong
The 9th Day
12:00 Noon

二月初二日 (06/03/11): 福德正神壽誕及拜虎爺儀式
上午八時 Anniversary Honouring for Da Bo Gong &
2nd Day of 2 Month Honouring of Tiger Deity
08:00 Am


大年初一至十五日﹐本廟皆為各方善男信女安奉當年太歲。
1st Day till 15th Day of the New Year, Tian Gong Temple will conduct the Tai Sui Honouring Ceremony for All Devotees.