Superstitions of Straits Chinese
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The superstitions of Straits Chinese are the traditional beliefs of the Straits Chinese, especially among Chinese Malaysians and Chinese Singaporeans. The ethnic group in both countries share a common culture and historical heritage.
Sacred stones[]
In September 2008, large crowds of people flocked to the Bukit Minyak Industrial area near Bukit Mertajam, seeking good luck from a piece of granite. Nearby residents claimed the stone had been worshipped for several years, then abandoned. The number of people visiting the area increased as word started to spread; some came from as far as Kuala Lumpur. Local residents erected temporary stalls selling prayer paraphernalia, flowers, fruits and holy water with which to bathe the stone. Ah Poh, a 60-year-old man from Chai Leng Park near Butterworth, said he saw four numbers on the stone when he washed it with water he bought at a stall for 1 RM. B. Kala, a 38-year-old mother of three children, said she had won 1,400 RM in Wednesday's four-digit draw.[1]
General examples[]
- Red and yellow are considered lucky, while black is considered unlucky.
- Pineapples are considered lucky (the Hokkien word for pineapple is ông-lâi [