Tua Peh Kong is an illustrated publication relating to Tua Peh Kong (大伯公), an important deity in Chinese popular religion who is particularly prominent among Chinese communities in Malaysia and other parts of Southeast Asia. The cover identifies the deity with the Chinese title 福德正神 (Fu De Zheng Shen) and depicts him in traditional iconography surrounded by auspicious objects and symbols. The publication originates from Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia, a region with a significant Chinese cultural and religious heritage. The cover also records financial support from Wong C. K., Dr. Sim A. C. and Dr. Carmen & Ngo and bears the Chinese notice 非賣品, meaning “not for sale”, indicating that the booklet was most likely distributed rather than commercially sold. As a locally produced religious publication, it is of particular interest for the study and collection of Chinese folk religion, Tua Peh Kong worship, Malaysian Chinese culture, the Chinese diaspora in Sarawak and religious ephemera from Southeast Asia.

Wong C.K. Sim A.C. Carme, Ngo

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