Nine Emperor Gods 九皇爺 Festival 2024 in Penang

The Nine Emperor Gods festival is one of the most important celebrations in the year for ethnic Chinese communities in Southeast Asia. The festival is known for vegetarian food, colourful parades, superhuman feats and mediums in trance.
During this year's festival (Oct 3 - 11 2024), I visited temples in Penang. In the final 3 days, I moved back and forth the island and the mainland. I ended up making three visits to the Tow Boo Kong Temple 北海斗母宫 in Butterworth. The other two temples I visited on the island were in Macallum Street Ghaut and on Burma Road.
As I learn more about this fascinating cultural heritage, I also enjoy delicious vegetarian meals at the various food stalls set up near the temples.
Admittedly, I knew very little about this festival before shooting the video. I am happy that I now know a little bit more.
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[@yumsitchyfeet]

Loving this Ka Vee!!

[@yongkavee]

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[@things_i_like1354]

Thanks for the informative video.

[@yongkavee]

Thanks for watching!

[@PierCollier]

Very impressed by Malaysia’s excellent ability to keep its rich cultural heritage ! We must visit Penang (really love it) and other parts of Malaysia the next time we visit Southeast Asia !

[@yongkavee]

Thanks for the comment 😀. Yes! I'm only starting to really appreciate the rich and diverse cultural heritage we have here. There's so much to see! I love Penang too. It has a great vibe. I look forward to showing you more of Penang 😃.

[@zhuinyeelimthebest5362]

Wow, my brother recommended me this channel, really interesting and entertaining. Such a nice video! Me too loves Chinese parades like this. I'm a penang person so I love this. I also post these type of videos but too Introverted to do vlogs 😅

[@yongkavee]

Thanks for your comment bro. Penang is a great place for parades. I'm more nervous than I think my videos show when I talk to camera haha

[@jetlagged108]

Well taken and well explained bro

[@yongkavee]

Thank you!

[@michaelsoonkc5882]

The most interesting version in English of the Nine Emperor’s festival. I thought it was some mumbo jumbo festival but it turned out to be very cultural n it blends well with the multicultural society in Malaysia which is Truly Asia . Thanks for the video which shows the real Malaysia

[@yongkavee]

Thanks for the compliment and for sharing your thoughts. Yes, Malaysia Truly Asia! Even as a Malaysian, it was an eye-opener for me. We have so much more cultural richness and diversity than I can imagine 😀. Even people from China are impressed.

[@MatthäusThomasFroelich]

Hallo Ka Vee, it's Matt, your German Friend. What happend at Minute 10:52? They are fighting? Is this tradition? Can u please explain. Great Video.

[@yongkavee]

Hello Matt from Germany. In the scene you mentioned, they're not fighting. The men in yellow are spirit mediums. They might occasionally make sudden movements, so they are escorted by temple members. In Malaysia, even with big crowds, things are always orderly and public fights are rare. That's because we're a peace-loving and kind society✌️. Thanks for watching, Matt!

[@LimZhuinKhai527]

Wesak day?

[@yongkavee]

Any specific location you would recommend? Your channel is interesting!

[@LimZhuinKhai527]

@@yongkavee Penang also celebrates Chingay but so far 2024 don't have

[@yongkavee]

@@LimZhuinKhai527 ah, will look out for that in future