Nine Emperors God festival
date: wed, 21 oct 15 | time: 8pm - 10.30 pm
venue: carpark f2, east coast beach
On the eve of the ninth moon, the temple of the deities held a ceremony to invoke and welcome the nine emperors. Since the arrival of the gods was believed to be through the waterways, processions were held from the temple to East Coast sea shore to symbolize this belief. Devotees dressed in traditional white, carrying incense and candles, awaited the arrival of their excellencies.
A carnival-like atmosphere pervades the temple throughout the nine-day festival. During this period of time, the constant tinkling of a prayer bell and chants from the temple priests are heard. Most devotees stay at the temple, eat vegetarian meals and recite continuous chanting of prayer.
The ninth day of the festival is its climax. A procession which draws scores of devotees sends the deities back home. It involves the burning of the boat carrying the dieties at sea.
Our partner, Kim San Tze Temple Association, invited Siglap IRCC to witness and celebrate the above festival at East Coast Beach. The GOH was MSF Minister Tan Chuan Jin.
A carnival-like atmosphere pervades the temple throughout the nine-day festival. During this period of time, the constant tinkling of a prayer bell and chants from the temple priests are heard. Most devotees stay at the temple, eat vegetarian meals and recite continuous chanting of prayer.
The ninth day of the festival is its climax. A procession which draws scores of devotees sends the deities back home. It involves the burning of the boat carrying the dieties at sea.
Our partner, Kim San Tze Temple Association, invited Siglap IRCC to witness and celebrate the above festival at East Coast Beach. The GOH was MSF Minister Tan Chuan Jin.