Taoist devotees in Penang all set to welcome Nine Emperor Gods


Loh (in white) and a volunteer cleaning the float which will be used for the Oct 28 procession at the Tow Boe Keong Kew Ong Tai Tay Temple in Lintang Macallum 2, George Town.

MAKESHIFT vegetarian food stalls adorned with fluttering yellow buntings have started mushrooming all over Penang as Taoist devotees observe the Nine Emperor Gods Festival.

Starting today, devotees will go on a nine-day vegetarian diet for the festival, also known as Kew Ong Yeah to Penangites.

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