5th Day of the Nine Emperor God Festival in George Town, Penang

This morning I went over to the Kew Ong Yeah Temple in Burmah Road opposite the TM Head Office. Today is the 5th day of the festival. There were big crowds of worshippers and the smoke and smell of incense filled the air. I went into the temple to take a pic of this wooden boat which will be used to give the Nine Emperor God a grand send off. Fire walking ceremonies are usually associated with this festival but I have not seen one yet. I will head for the Kew Ong Yeah Temple in Weld Quay and maybe I can see devotees walking on fire there.

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