2011-Muar 9 Emperor Festival / 麻坡斗母宮九皇大帝誕
Location: Muar, Johor / 麻坡, 柔佛.
Photos taken on 2011 during the street parade of the Nine Emperor God / Jiu Huang Da Di / 九皇大帝 festival held by Dou Mu Gong / 斗母宮 in Muar, Johor. This street parade is held on the 8th day of the festival. Many other temple from around Muar participated in this event. Many of these temple brought along their own Hua Che / 花車. A Hua Che is usually a car or truck that is decorated beautifully for the statue/deity to parade the street. Other participance carries their temple statue on a palanquin / 轎. Dragon and Lion dances are also seen parading along. Definitely a great event.
2011 九月初八柔佛麻坡斗母宮九皇大帝游行.
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Hey, I was there watching the parade and it was really a great show. The turn out for the event was huge. Like your photos and thanks for sharing. Thank you.