Ah Boy Don't Play Pray Episode 4: Lord Wenchang - The Students' Idol
- 4 years ago
Lord Wenchang (文昌帝君) can be considered as the patron god of scholars. Since ancient times, students have been paying homage to Lord Wenchang, praying for a smooth exam and good results.
How did this deity come about? Why do devotees bring spring onions and coriander as offerings for him?
Learn more about Lord Wen Chang with Ah Boy and family in this latest episode of "Ah Boy Don't Play Pray".
About "Ah Boy Don’t Play Pray":
"Ah Boy Don't Play Pray"（Ah Boy 封神榜）is a video series produced by Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), as part of the third season of SPH's Public Service Broadcast content. In this 5-part Mandarin animation series, Ah Boy together with his family and friends travel back in time and into a world of mythology, exploring the significance of gods and deities in Chinese traditions, and how Chinese culture evolved around these beliefs. All episodes come with Chinese and English subtitles.
How did this deity come about? Why do devotees bring spring onions and coriander as offerings for him?
Learn more about Lord Wen Chang with Ah Boy and family in this latest episode of "Ah Boy Don't Play Pray".
About "Ah Boy Don’t Play Pray":
"Ah Boy Don't Play Pray"（Ah Boy 封神榜）is a video series produced by Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), as part of the third season of SPH's Public Service Broadcast content. In this 5-part Mandarin animation series, Ah Boy together with his family and friends travel back in time and into a world of mythology, exploring the significance of gods and deities in Chinese traditions, and how Chinese culture evolved around these beliefs. All episodes come with Chinese and English subtitles.