Festival of the nine emperor gods

Agencies Published September 27, 2011
Devotees perform their religious rites at a temple ahead of the nine emperor gods festival in Kuala Lumpur.
Devotees perform their religious rites at a temple ahead of the nine emperor gods festival in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysians of chinese descent wait for the emperor gods to leave a temple during a procession marking the beginning of the festival.
Malaysians of chinese descent wait for the emperor gods to leave a temple during a procession marking the beginning of the festival.
Devotees carry one of the emperor gods during the procession.
Devotees carry one of the emperor gods during the procession.
Devotees wait for the arrival of the emperor gods during the procession.
Devotees wait for the arrival of the emperor gods during the procession.
Devotees perform a dragon dance as they participate in the festival.
Devotees perform a dragon dance as they participate in the festival.
Thousands of ethnic chinese malaysians gather at the temple.
Thousands of ethnic chinese malaysians gather at the temple.

The Nine Emperor Gods Festival welcomes the emperor gods that live in the stars under the reign of “Thien Hou” or the “Queen of Heaven” who brings good fortune, longevity and good health. Some devotees stay at a temple during the Taoist celebration, beginning on the eve of the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar and consume vegetarian meals and recite continuous prayers. -Photos by agencies

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