From that day onwards, the Jade Emperor deemed the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig as the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac.

Qin Shi Huang famously sent alchemists east to Japan seeking immortality. Now, a newly discovered inscription suggests he ...

In Chinese Metaphysics ... These animals represent the winner’s circle of an ancient race held by the Jade Emperor to determine who deserved a place in the zodiac. The clever rat, who rode ...

For the Hokkien community in general, "Ti Gong Dan" or the birthday of the Jade Emperor is the most significant event during the 15-day Chinese New Year festivities. In Chinese mythology ...

Within Chinese imperial tradition, the emperor was considered the only official ... It has a Xumi base made of white jade for a Buddhist tower. A tower tops the gate, with a roof of brightly ...

Lim said the Jade Emperor Festival was not only a major cultural event for the Hokkien community in Penang, but also a significant representation of the flourishing Chinese heritage in Penang.