Penang: Nine Emperor Gods Float Procession
The ninth day of Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Penang, saw the sending off of the Gods to the sea. Colourful floats and the most important “Emperor Boat” from various Nine Emperor Gods temple paraded the roads in mainland and island of Penang. Some of the temples are said to share their floats for this procession.
I had the opportunity to witness the procession on Tuesday night. It started from a temple nestled around flats and houses not far away from my house in town. Drums and gong accompanied the procession with devotees holding joss stick as a respect to the Gods.
A colourful float was seen being pulled down the road by a tractor.
A float sponsored by Kuih Centre Sdn.Bhd. I think the “Lor Chu’ is on this float. Is it ?
This Emperor Boat later was burnt at a nearby sea after the departure of the Gods.
The main float where the medium sat, pulled by the devotees to the sea. It is believed that by holding on the rope, one will get good luck and good health.
It was a night where Malaysia is truly Asia!
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October 9th, 2008 at 12:50 am
May i know where u took the photo ?
where is near by sea as mention in ur blog? near ocean view?
October 9th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
October 9th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
October 9th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Shirley - thanks for the explanation.
peteformation - ic. You can join me next year.
October 10th, 2008 at 12:08 am