Happy Chap Goh May ~~

Posted by Anonymous on 2014/2/14 8:32:51

Taken from star online

http://www.thestar.com.my/story.aspx/?file=%2f2012%2f2%2f6%2fcentral%2f10680941

Chap Goh Mei considered as Chinese Valentine’s Day

CHAP Goh Mei, which is Hokkien for “15th night”, symbolises the end of the Chinese New Year. The festival’s origins are uncertain, as there are many legends surrounding it.

Legend has it that a beautiful crane flew down to earth from heaven only to be slaughtered by some villagers.

The crane was the Jade Emperor’s favourite crane, and he was angered by its death. He vowed vengeance against the villagers.

On the 15th lunar day, the Jade Emperor planned to send a storm of fire down. But his daughter, Zhi Nu, took pity on the villagers.

She warned the villagers about their impending doom, and they were troubled as they could not see a way out.
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Happy Chap Goh May to everyone here~~