Video. Nine Emperor Gods Festival: Devotees walk across burning embers for good luck
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Updated: 21/10/2026 - 18:20 GMT+2 Devotees walked on fire for good luck at Malaysia’s Nine Emperor festival, with fireworks, a lion dance and blessings at a temple in Kuala Pilah.
Barefoot worshippers crossed a bed of smouldering embers at Si Thian Kong Temple in Kuala Pilah, Malaysia, on Saturday night.
It took place during the Nine Emperor Gods Festival.
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Updated: 21/10/2026 - 18:20 GMT+2 Devotees walked on fire for good luck at Malaysia’s Nine Emperor festival, with fireworks, a lion dance and blessings at a temple in Kuala Pilah.
Barefoot worshippers crossed a bed of smouldering embers at Si Thian Kong Temple in Kuala Pilah, Malaysia, on Saturday night.
It took place during the Nine Emperor Gods Festival.