STUTTGART, Germany (Reuters) - VfB Stuttgart battled past Augsburg 1-0 in the German Cup thanks to Deniz Undav's first-half goal on Tuesday to book their spot in the semi-finals.
Decorations galore: Shop owner Cheong , displaying the four-foot-tall paper pineapple that will be given as an offering during the Jade Emperor’s birthday. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star
Sugarcane seller Ch’ng Ti Hoe, 38, was seen watering his sugarcane stalks to keep them fresh as customers flock to his stall.“People usually look for places that are convenient to stop and buy them.“I am mindful to bring just enough to sell over a two-day period,” he said. They emerged unharmed on the Jade Emperor’s birthday and believed that they were protected by the god.Hokkien families offer prayers, place offerings to the deity on a makeshift altar in front of their homes and light firecrackers at midnight.Susie Khoo, 62, said she wants a pineapple that has a big crown as it is considered prosperous.“For us Hokkiens, Jade Emperor’s birthday is more important than Chinese New Year as it is our Hokkien New Year.
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