2014
Walking the Festival with the Sifu
Of the many themes that can be explored at the Nine Emperor Gods Festival, it is the mediums who demand much of our attention. And so it is with my images of the last two days. For now, I must…
Read More“And the Rain, Rain, Rain came Down, Down, Down”
“Drip down, O heavens, from above, And let the clouds pour down righteousness; Let the earth open up and salvation bear fruit, And righteousness spring up with it.” – Isaiah 45:8 And rain it did! Even the offerings wore…
Read MoreA Comfortable Sameness – The Emperor Returns
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…
Read MoreKau Ong Yah 2014 in Ampang, Invitation Day
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 MoreLet’s Get this Party Started! Version 2014
Ampang 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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