procession

i took part in a chinese temple procession a few weeks back. it was a celebration in conjunction of the birthday of Monkey King God. just in case you didn't what is this all about, please refer to ma-crazy-life. actually this blog is just a additional post of it as mong mong already blogged about it earlier. so, i will just post additional photos of it. ok let the pictures do the blogging!

dragon dance before the procession set off

the praying altar

chariot on the lorry

blessing for the lion dance

big head dolls (direct translation) offering their respects

music band from SFI

they were about to set off

closer look on the god (God of Chin Swee).

the charriot is put on the automated shaking machine.

fire crackers to bring good luck for the procession.

the chariot of God of Na Zha (the Third Prince of one of the Four Heavenly Gods)

some warm up routine!

let's roll!

the medium (God of Na Zha)

God of Chin Swee

Monkey King God & God Hian Tian

First stop of the procession, Poh Ann Temple in Jalan Bunga Raya.

Second stop of the day, some temple nearby Jonker Street

Third check point, Hian Tian Temple in front of Equatorial Hotel

Fourth stop of the day, Yong Chuen Temple, the two mediums were the in-house gods of the temple.

the mediums were resting in the temple.

inside the temple.

fifth stop of the day, Monkey King God temple in Ujong Pasir.

in front of the temple.

sixth check point, Tua Pek Kong temple nearby Padang Temu

Mong mong n her family were preparing for the prayers

the descendants and God Na Zha performing the prayers.

off to the next stop.

closer look on the medium.

closer look on the chariot of Monkey King God and God Hian Tian

God Chin Swee