A grand ceremony celebrating the 36th founding anniversary of the Yoke Wong Thai Tay (Jade Emperor God) temple was held at the temple in Jalan 21/22, SEA Park in Petaling Jaya on Sunday Dec. 20th 2009 (the 5th day of the 11th Chinese lunar month).
Thousands of devotees thronged the temple to offer prayers to the resident deity Yoke Wong Thai Tay (Jade Emperor God) where they wished him happy birthday and in return seek blessings of good fortune, good health and longevity from him.
The temple served free delicious vegetarian lunch to all present.
A grand show was put up on its anniversary. There were two sets of lion troupe and a dragon troupe performing to the thrills and shrills of the crowd of devotees and everyone present.
Popular local singers provided the night’s entertainment on a stage set up under a white-top tent on an empty space opposite the temple.
The Yoke Wong Thai Tay (Jade Emperor God) temple in Jalan 21/22 SEA Park, Petaling Jaya is crowded with devotees offering prayers in celebration of its 36th birthday anniversary.
Rolls of giant joss stick burning outside the Yoke Wong Thai Tay temple.
The large metal container burner (right) next to the lighted giant joss sticks are meant for burning joss papers and discarded joss sticks which were removed from the urn to make space for other devotees.
Devotees lighting nine joss sticks for prayers and placed them on the large urn (joss stick holder).
Big crowd of devotees packed the temple.
A pair of lions in action in front of the Yoke Wong Thai Tay (Jade Emperor God) temple.
A pair of lions delighting the crowd with their dance and acrobatics.
The lions carefully approaching the “green” (lettuce) during the Choy Cheng, or “Eating of the Green (green lettuce) performance. The lettuce is tied to a piece of string and is hung on the roof of the temple.
The lion eats the lettuce and spits out the leaves signifying that there will be an abundance of everything in the coming year.
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Senior medium Ronnie Chiew feeding the lions with green lettuce.
Receipts were issued to devotees who made donations to the temple.
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The five paper horse effigies symbolizing the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal and water which sustain life.
Rows of roasted pigs as offering by devotees to the 36th birthday anniversary of Yoke Wong Thai Tay (Jade Emperor God) temple.
Free vegetarian lunch cooked by volunteers were provided for devotees and everyone at the open space opposite the temple.
Every year, the temple offers free delicious vegetarian lunch on its anniversary.
Lighted large red candles, fruits, flowers and other offerings are laid out on altar.
Two volunteers helping to light up the giant incensed joss sticks.
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The night scene outsidue the Yoke Wong Thai Tay (Jade Emperor God) temple.
The lions prancing around playing and doing some acrobatics.
Devotees seeking blessings from the mediums for good fortune, good health and longevity.
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Senior medium Ronnie Chiew speaks with the voice of a god.
Senior medium Ronnie Chiew goes into a deep trance.
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A temple medium in a trance performing a religious ritual.
A body cleansing ritual for luck enhancement conducted by a medium.
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Offering by a devotee to chief medium Lim Koon Foong.
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Yam seng: A champagne toast to chief medium Lim Koon Foong.
A happy Lim Koon Foong gulping down her glass of champagne.
The arrival of special guests Dato' Dr Wong Sai How and Datin Jennifer was greeted by a lion dance troupe.
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A pair of lions performing to the sound of drums, gongs and cymbals.
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The acrobatic movements of the lion dance are a sight to behold.
A lion dance troupe member presenting a plate of oranges to chief medium Lim Koon Foong.
The lions performing inside the main hall of the temple.
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Chief medium Lim Koon Foong presents an angpow as a token of thanks to the lion dance troupe for their spledid performance.
Chief medium Lim Koon Foong performs blessing to a young boy.
A young man receives blessing from chief medium Lim Koon Foong.
Datin Jennifer receives blessing from chief medium Lim Koon Foong.
Chief medium Lim Koon Foong performs blessing to Yeo Ing King.
The dragon dance troupe performing in front of Yoke Wong Thai Tay temple.
A spectacular acrobatic dragon dance in front of the temple.
The dragon chasing the pearl.
The dragon performing a "corkscrew" trick.
All the successful movements of the dance depend on the co-operation of the troupe members of the whole team.
The dragon dance was an awe-inspiring sight.
Popular local singers provided the night’s entertainment on a makeshift stage setup under a white-top tent on an empty space opposite the temple.
A yam seng champagne toast to the 36th birthday anniversary celebration of Yoke Wong Thai Tay (Jade Emperor God) temple from the special guests. Present were Dato' Dr Wong Sai Hou (4th from right), Datin Jennifer (3rd from right), Yeo Ing King (1st from right), Dr Chan Boon Lye (1st from left) and Kiwanis Malaysia Lt Governor Div 3 Ho Wah Ying (2nd from left) among others.
The singer’s sweet clear voice mesmerized all who were there.
The singer serenading the crowd with her songs.
RELA personnel on duty to divert vehicles to alternative routes as the road in front of Yoke Wong Thai Tay (Jade Emperor God) temple was closed for the anniversary celebration.
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