Nine Emperor Festival Tour - Hong San Temple

Nine Emperor Festival Tour - Hong San Temple

Nine Emperor Gods Festival (九皇爷诞) is a significant religious event in Southeast Asia especially in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. In Thailand, it is commonly and better known as the Vegetarian Festival. Starting from around the end of the eighth lunar month to the ninth or tenth day of the ninth lunar month, the Nine Emperor Gods Festival lasts for at least nine to ten days

In Singapore, it is one of the largest Chinese religious festivals that has a vibrant and deeply rooted tradition awaiting for us to discover! Celebrated annually by thousands of devotees who will undergoes abstinence and strict vegetarian diet during this period to pay homage to the Nine Emperor Gods. Today, the Nine Emperor Gods Festival is a live testimony of an intangible cultural heritage and community spirit.

Located at 49 Defu Lane 12, since its establishment, Hong San Temple is one of the oldest Nine Emperor Gods temples. It is one of the key locations for the festival in Singapore with rich history. Hong San Temple is a focal point for the celebrations featuring processions and traditional performance. This year, it includes the Teochew Opera performance with troupe flew in from China, Guangdong, Puning.

Join HeyLadTour for an enriching and insightful tour in understanding our local culture heritage and traditional rituals.Explore the beautiful temple grounds and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere. You definitely will not want to miss out on this unique opportunity to experience the vibrant traditions of the Nine Emperor Festival. See you there!

P.s. Participants are strongly encouraged to observe vegetarian for the day of the tour to better indulge in the life of the devotees. Light vegetarian food will be provided at the temple ground*.

*Vegetarian food is subjected to availability.

NOTE:
1. This guided tour will be conducted physically by a Licensed STB Tourist Guide.
2. Limited slots are available, please register early to avoid disappointment.
3. In case of unforeseen circumstances, HeyLadTour reserves the right to change the itinerary at short notice without prior notice to the ticket holder.
4. This guided tour will only proceed when there is a minimum of 4 participants. HeyLadTour reserves all rights to cancel the tour and refund all participants at short notice to the ticket holder.
5. Please note that photographs and videos of attendees may be taken at this event. HeyLadTour may use these photographs and videos for publicity and outreach purposes.
6. In the event that the ticket holder is unable to attend the event, tickets are non-refundable.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hong San Temple, 49 Defu Lane 12, Singapore, Singapore