In keeping with tradition, the Emperor has returned to Ampang to bestow his blessings on our universe. Somehow my photos show a calmness in the midst of dancing lions and dragons and that amazing BOOM of the drum. It must…
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Welcome to Tokong Kau Ong Yah Ampang! The space is as beautiful and welcoming as ever. There is even yin and yang in a small hand full of rice! The lantern pole is up and the gang is ready to,…
Read MoreAmpang Kow Ong Yah Temple will begin this year’s festival by raising the huge lantern pole and heading out to invite the Nine Emperor Gods to the temple. The lantern goes up on Tuesday, September 23rd at 11am (well, about…
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When Kumpulan Kuda Kepang Parit Raja performed at Georgetown Festival 2014, they were presented with our recent article published in the August issue of Penang Monthly magazine. The photo essay, entitled The Beat of Our Souls, introduced Kuda Kepang rituals…
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It’s always exciting to see one’s photos acknowledged and published. Who doesn’t revel in that?! In this case, the most recent publication of my photos is doubly rewarding because it validates an idea that has been a constant throughout my adult life. Back…
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PhotoMalaysia has organized a self-curated “guerilla” exhibit for its membership. There are several photographers exhibiting along the walkways at Publika Mall in Sri Hartamas. The show runs from April 5-19, 2014. My contribution is there in the form of “Women…
Read MoreIt’s nice to see some attention paid to Hong Kong St Tow Boh Keong! The temple is finally getting some recognition as one of the oldest Nine Emperor Gods temples in SE Asia! This story about piercings and Master Khoo…
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At the riverside, when we sent the Emperor back to the heavens, a yellow glow hung in the air, reminding us of the belief that powers the Nine Emperor Gods Festival. When we returned to the temple we met a…
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My words and photos in this month’s Penang Monthly! My copies arrived on the same day as the Nine Emperor Gods Festival tour for the Malaysian Culture Group. Also today a devotee at the Ampang temple gave me a copy of…
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Year after year, this festival continues to wow me! Once again, I had my socks blown off by the energy and enthusiasm of the Kau Ong Yah devotees in Ampang. The Day 2 procession of the Nine Emperor Gods Festival…
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