Offerings

Ceremonial offering of foodstuff embodies religious meaning & significance

Paper cutting of long life word adorn the turtle buns.

Huat Kueh offering comes with a fervent wish to be blessed with good luck

Gold paper folded and arranged beautifully to bestow good luck

What do "we" eat?

""wE"

We refer to those observing a vegetarian fast on this festival, including yours truly here ;) It's not exactly a 360 degree turn from our daily omnivorous diet... there are even "counterfiet" meat available.

Offering : Incense coils

Incense coils hang high from the ceiling, offering from the devout in gratitude of prayers answered, or to seek a favour(s).

Lanterns : Nan Tien Keong, Bachang, Melaka

These are among the first few pictures I took for this blog :)

Culminating the festival

(The strict vegetarian fasting culminates with the committee taking down the nine lamps from the Koh Teng. Photo taken at Muar Nine Emperor Gods temple)