The Jade Emperor's Birthday is very important to most Hokkien people. They regard this day as their 'New Year', therefore the day is celebrated by making offerings to the Jade Emperor. As usual, my parents made preparation a few days prior to the big day, as a matter of fact, a month ahead. My father folded the 'joss papers', mum ordered the 'roast pig', and also other 'kuih'. The 'mi-ku' were made on the previous day. This year we have more manpower, as my brother's friend was also here to assist. In addition, my niece also learnt to make 'mini mi-ku'. hehehe.... she was really happy with her product and informed the 'entire' world. hahaha!. 

We started the prayers at 23:15 on the 8th day, and finished slightly after midnight. After the prayers, mum, brother and sister were busy at the kitchen chopping off the poached chicken, roast duck and also the roast pig! hehehe... It's great that everyone enjoyed the food as usual. hehe...

There's a house behind us that was 'firing' these fireworks! hehehe...

Today we visited one of our aunt's place in Subang. Before going, we went for a quick lunch at one of the restaurants that we patronise often in Puchong. We usually go there for dinner as the food is good and the price is reasonable. 

Luckily I called to book a table before going, as when we reached there, the place was packed to the max!. hehehe... we ordered deep fried kailan, stir-fried long beans, fish head curry, pork ribs with 2 taste, pork trotter in lotus leaf, prawns & tofu soup. After lunch, we proceed to our aunt's place for toong shui.. hehehe...

Just came back from dinner with a few ex-colleagues from previous company. One of them called me to check if I am available for dinner tonight, to which I replied yes. hehe... I love to see them again.. and I usually wont say no to dinner invites!.. hehehe.... 'thamciak' mia pasal!!. hohoho...

We ordered the set dinner for 6 persons. The portion was just nice, neither too much nor too little. hehehe...we started of with 'yee sang'.. a toss to prosperity, good health, good fortune and lots of happiness!!... As there were 3 of us who didnt support 'shark's fin', the other 3 ended up having 2.5 bowls of soup per person!!. We didnt realise that it was shark's fin soup when we ordered, otherwise we would have changed to a different soup!. The portion of siew yok had to be replaced with a portion of roast duck as their siew yok is all sold out!. Steamed fish meat was good. even though the meat was thick, it was not overcooked!. it managed to retain it's sweetness and texture!. Since I am not really a prawn person, I didnt try the butter prawns. The steamed rice in bamboo leaves was tender and flavourful!.

Overall the dinner was good. we had a lot of laughters and it's nice to catch up with friends once in a while. hehehe...Wishing them a Happy, Prosperous, Healthy and Adventurous Year ahead..... All the best in their future undertakings!!.....