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Khoo Clan Honors Ancestors in Winter Solstice Ceremony

12/27/2025

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On the winter solstice, Khoo clan held the Tung Chen ceremony at Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi in George Town, Penang, Malaysia.
Elders dressed in dark blue suits gathered to honor ancestors and deities, with prayers and ancestral tablets performed.
Senior trustee Khoo Kay Hock noted Penang roots dating to 1752 before British colonization began in 1786, underscoring the community's China-origin journey.

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Story summary

On the winter solstice, Khoo clan held the Tung Chen ceremony at Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi in George Town, Penang, Malaysia.
Elders dressed in dark blue suits gathered to honor ancestors and deities, with prayers and ancestral tablets performed.
Senior trustee Khoo Kay Hock noted Penang roots dating to 1752 before British colonization began in 1786, underscoring the community's China-origin journey.