Chris Ong’s Heritage Rituals

Following the success of The Chris Ong Collection, Chris returns with a new book that continues his journey of preserving and sharing Penang’s rich heritage.

More than a collection of beautiful and historic porcelains, this upcoming publication explores the deeper connections between culture, memory, identity, and the stories that shape who we are. Launching this July, the book invites readers to look beyond heritage as something we simply admire, and instead see it as something we actively preserve, celebrate, and pass on.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements                                       5
Introduction                                                   8
Tang Chek – The Winter Solstice               12
Sending off the Kitchen God                      16
Before the Lunar New Year                        22
The Lunar New Year                                    32
Pai Ti Kong                                                    44
The Cheng Beng Ritual                                60
Duan Wu – The Dumpling Festival            72
The Hungry Ghost Festival                          78
The Mid Autumn/Mooncake Festival        92
Datuk Kong                                                      100
Glossary                                                            106