Nine Emperor Gods Festival 2014 Programme
September 18th, 2014Eve (23rd Sept, 2014)
8.30pm: Depart by vehicle for Teluk Batik beach for a ceremony to invite the Legendary Third Prince, Nine Emperor Gods, Goddess Dou Mu and other deities from the sea.
1st Day (24th Sept, 2014)
10am: Ceremony of lighting big dragon joss-sticks
3rd Day (26th Sept, 2014)
8pm:
1) Changing of luck ceremony for devotees by crossing the Fortune Bridge
2) Disciples ascend the ladder with 36 (18 ascending and 18 descending) razor-sharp bladed rungs
3) Spiritual consultation by devotees
4) Request for Nine Emperor Gods cloth talisman
5th Day (28th Sept, 2014)
8am: Food hampers are distributed to the underprivileged / disabled / senior citizens
6th Day (29th Sept, 2014)
8pm:
1) Changing of luck for devotees by crossing the Fortune Bridge
2) Disciples ascend the ladder with 36 (18 ascending and 18 descending) razor-sharp bladed rungs
3) Spiritual consultation by devotees
4) Request for Nine Emperor Gods cloth talisman
8th Day (1st Oct, 2014)
8pm:
1) Changing of luck for devotees by crossing the Fortune Bridge
2) Disciples ascend the ladder with 36 (18 ascending and 18 descending) razor-sharp bladed rungs
3) Spiritual consultation by devotees
4) Request for Nine Emperor Gods cloth talisman
9th Day (2nd Oct, 2014)
8.30pm: Depart by vehicle for Teluk Batik beach for a ceremony to send off the Legendary Third Prince, Nine Emperor Gods, Goddess Dou Mu and other deities to the sea.
During theses nine days, complimentary vegetarian meals are provided to devotees at the temple.
*this programme is correct at time of posting