Today Feb 2, 2009 is the ninth day of Chinese New Year and also the birthday of the Jade Emperor God.
The Chinese New Year celebration lasts for 15 days.
For many Chinese, especially the Hokkiens, the celebration starts at midnight on the eve of the deity birthday with family members setting up table altars at their homes to pay homage to Jade Emperor God.
Many others seek the Jade Emperor’s blessings for a prosperous and successful year ahead at the Yoke Wong Tai Tay temple in Section 21 SEA Park, Petaling Jaya by receiving blessings from temple mediums throughout the night.
There was a drizzle and followed by a heavy downpour at about 9.00 pm but that did not put a damper to the celebration as when the heavy rain became a drizzle and showed sign of stopping, the dragon dance began its performance in the drizzle and followed by the lion dance performance.
The colourful dragon performing in the drizzle on the street in front of Yoke Wong Thai Tay Temple.
The Chinese New Year celebration lasts for 15 days.
For many Chinese, especially the Hokkiens, the celebration starts at midnight on the eve of the deity birthday with family members setting up table altars at their homes to pay homage to Jade Emperor God.
Many others seek the Jade Emperor’s blessings for a prosperous and successful year ahead at the Yoke Wong Tai Tay temple in Section 21 SEA Park, Petaling Jaya by receiving blessings from temple mediums throughout the night.
There was a drizzle and followed by a heavy downpour at about 9.00 pm but that did not put a damper to the celebration as when the heavy rain became a drizzle and showed sign of stopping, the dragon dance began its performance in the drizzle and followed by the lion dance performance.
The colourful dragon performing in the drizzle on the street in front of Yoke Wong Thai Tay Temple.
The pearl bearer leads the dragon during the dance. The pearl symbolizes wisdom in which the dragon follows.
The dragon stretches out over 100 feet long and is really something to see.
The longer the dragon, the better since it symbolizes more life, luck and fortune.
The dragon smoothly snakes and slithers down the street.
The lead dancer holding the dragon head dips, jumps and twists as he leads the way.
The dragon twirls and twists around.
The dragon winds around its own body in a spiral position.
A close-up look of the brightly colored dragon's head.
The dragon bowing to the deities at the altar as it enters the prayer hall of Yoke Wong Thai Tay Temple.
The dragon bows to temple chief medium Lim Koon Foong (in yellow silk blouse).
Chief medium Lim Koon Foong (in yellow silk blouse) and medium Ronnie Chiew Peh Wye (behind Lim) with pearl bearer and dragon posing for photograph.
The dragon on its way out of the prayer hall of Yoke Wong Thai Tay Temple.
A pair of lions performing.
The lion eats the lettuce which is tied up on the edge of the roof.
The lion then spills the new 'fortune' (lettuce) all over.
The lion entering the prayer hall of Yoke Wong Thai Tay Temple.
Another pair of lions performing after the first pair had left.
The dragon performance is accompanied by drum, cymbals and gongs.
Devotees throng the Yoke Wong Thai Tay Temple in SEA Park, Petaling Jaya to celebrate the Jade Emperor God birthday.
Devotees lighting joss sticks to offer prayers to Jade Emperor God for his blessings.
Long red candles, decorative items and other offerings on the altar.
The five paper horse effigies symbolise the five life-sustaining elements of earth, water, wind, fire and metal.
Stacks of roasted pigs as offerings to Jade Emperor God on his birthday.
Devotees offer prayer to Jade Emperor God for his blessings.
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