http://forum.lowyat.net/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:43:18 +0800 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3453160 Greetings, Lowyat/Kopitiam goers. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://static.lowyat.net/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo--> <br /> <br />I'm a lifelong Klang resident, and a long-time enthusiast/practitioner/student of Chinese folk religion and ritual activities (the 'sintua [神坛] scene', as some call it). I primarily associate with the Hell deities, such as Elder and Second Brother [大二爷伯, also known as the 黑白无常 or Black and White Ghosts], and Hell-related topics are where I am most knowledgeable; however, I do pray to several Heavenly gods, as well. <br /> <br />The sintua scene is so vibrant and widespread in Malaysia; I was thinking of starting a discussion thread about it here, so that fellow sintua buffs might be able to discuss this wonderful aspect of Chinese culture. A lot of misconceptions, ignorant beliefs, etc concerning the sintua scene have been going around; perhaps this thread can be used as an educational tool. I'm more than happy to answer questions, clarify facts and so on. <br /> <br />Pics related; the first is me at the temple I normally attend, and the second is me worshipping at home. Let's hear it from all the other sintua people here! <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://static.lowyat.net/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo--> <br /> <br /><img src='http://i61.tinypic.com/2vdpp5e.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /> <br /> <br /><img src='http://i62.tinypic.com/k1vpnd.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /> redisthcan Serious Kopitiam Sun, 28 Dec 2014 07:47:51 +0800