Nine Emperor Gods Amalgamated Procession 2017
As part of the Nine Emperor Gods celebration, a procession was held in Ipoh city centre, on the eighth day of the ninth Chinese lunar calendar. This year’s permit was approved for Tow Boh Keong, which alternates annually with Ipoh Tong Tien Koon Temple in Pasir Pinji.
Unlike past year’s event, this was held in the evening, better to enjoy the lighted chariots and LED dragons. It was also grander, with the amalgamation of other temples and religious bodies, not only within Perak but out of state as well.
Other troupes which participated included non-governmental organisations and institutions, to add more life and colour to the street parade.
Despite rain delaying the procession, which was scheduled to begin at 7pm, Taoist devotees and other members of the public braved the drizzle and lined the streets to get a glimpse of this once-a-year event.
This procession with the participation from 120 groups, as you can imagine, snaked its way along the busy streets of Ipoh starting from Tow Boh Keong, taking some four to five hours to return to the temple.
Here, I share some photos of the procession with you. Taking these photos in the dark was more challenging than a morning procession, even though the crowds were just as huge.
Event: 2017 Nine Emperor Gods Procession
Venue: Ipoh
Date: 27th Oct, 2017
Time: from 7pm
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I used to watch processions when I was in my hometown, Sibu, Sarawak but now rarely have time to watch. Also, because old too hahaha
I know I find this super fascinating everytime I happen across the procession….so colourful and interesting
Previous years always rain on this day but it was super hot in kuantan this year
I witness similar parade at Jonker Walk Malacca on my last trip. I was a good experience for me.
I had visited 9 emperor in Jinjang for many years. But dint know the ipoh one look merriers. Will get chance to visit next year
Every year this festival celebration parade nearby the temples here in PJ too and Ampang
in penang i used to go watch, but here in KL been many years since I last experience a procession such as this.
Nice celebration at Ipoh. I went to Ampang to pray instead.
The event so happening! I never been to this kind of procession in KL!
One of the most holy month that celebrated by the Chinese.