I know that the 9 Emperor Gods festival was celebrated way way back in October, but, I insisted on blogging it here because this year, CK and I had the chance to go over to Raja Uda, Butterworth to witness the grand celebration of the festival there at the Tow Boo Kong Chinese Temple. It was a night filled with lots of lights, people and teary eyes (because of the extensive smoke from the burning incense). We were there from 7pm till almost 10pm where the disciples did a fire-walking ceremony. Ck took plenty of photographs with his newly purchased Nikon D90, while, I tried my hand on iPhone camera; of course, CK's photographs were better and clearer, while mine were lower than acceptable.. hahaha..

CK & I was in Alor Star last Friday for Nigma's workshop. It was our first time there, so, we took the opportunity to take a tour around the city.

Alor Star Tower

 
Our first stop was the Alor Star tower because it was just opposite the motel that we stayed in. We did not go up the tower though, just walked around the area. There were some Malay stalls selling fruits, food, drinks. And there was a stage too with some music playing.