Hokkien festival

I and dozens of people had a big problem trying to get a cab from Orchard road late last nite (near midnight). To make matters worse, it was pouring.

I thought the taxis were hiding until the surcharge period kicked in. It turned out to be the nite of some Hokkien festival.. (I did see some people burning paper and stuff near my apartment, maybe commemorating some God's big day?).. and half of the taxi drivers in Singapore are Hokkien. So the Hokkien drivers stopped work at 10pm and went home for the celebrations.

First time I hear of such a thing, will have to find out what this Hokkien big day is.