Devotees walk burning embers for good fortune in Malaysia
euronews.com · 21 October 2026
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Barefoot worshippers in Kuala Pilah, Malaysia, walked across a bed of hot embers during the Nine Emperor Gods Festival on Saturday night.
The ceremony at Si Thian Kong Temple involved preparing the fire pit with salt and scattering the coals before the procession. Temple leadership believes crossing the embers will bring good luck, health, and business success to participants for the coming year.
The Nine Emperor Gods Festival is a nine-day Taoist tradition observed by Chinese communities throughout Southeast Asia, during which followers maintain a vegetarian diet. The event also featured fireworks, firecrackers, and a lion dance.
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