Malaysians of Chinese descent carry joss sticks as they participate in a procession marking the beginning of Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Kuala Lumpur September 26, 2011. The Nine Emperor Gods Festival welcomes the emperor gods that live in the stars under the reign of "Thien Hou" or the "Queen of Heaven" who brings good fortune, longevity and good health. Some devotees stay at a temple during the nine-day Taoist celebration, beginning on the eve of the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar, consume vegetarian meals and recite continuous prayers. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)
Malaysians of Chinese descent wait for the emperor gods to leave a temple in a procession marking the beginning of Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Kuala Lumpur September 26, 2011. The Nine Emperor Gods Festival welcomes the emperor gods that live in the stars under the reign of "Thien Hou" or the "Queen of Heaven" who brings good fortune, longevity and good health. Some devotees stay at a temple during the nine-day Taoist celebration, beginning on the eve of the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar, consume vegetarian meals and recite continuous prayers. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)
In a total darkness, Malaysians of Chinese descent light joss sticks and fire as they carry one of the emperor gods from a river bank during a procession marking the beginning of Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Kuala Lumpur September 26, 2011. The Nine Emperor Gods Festival welcomes the emperor gods that live in the stars under the reign of "Thien Hou" or the "Queen of Heaven" who brings good fortune, longevity and good health. Some devotees stay at a temple during the nine-day Taoist celebration, beginning on the eve of the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar, consume vegetarian meals and recite continuous prayers. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)
Malaysians of Chinese descent hit gongs as they participate in a procession marking the beginning of Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Kuala Lumpur September 26, 2011. The Nine Emperor Gods Festival welcomes the emperor gods that live in the stars under the reign of "Thien Hou" or the "Queen of Heaven" who brings good fortune, longevity and good health. Some devotees stay at a temple during the nine-day Taoist celebration, beginning on the eve of the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar, consume vegetarian meals and recite continuous prayers. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)
Malaysians of Chinese descent perform prayers on a river bank during a procession marking the beginning of Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Kuala Lumpur September 26, 2011. The Nine Emperor Gods Festival welcomes the emperor gods that live in the stars under the reign of "Thien Hou" or the "Queen of Heaven" who brings good fortune, longevity and good health. Some devotees stay at a temple during the nine-day Taoist celebration, beginning on the eve of the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar, consume vegetarian meals and recite continuous prayers. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)
Malaysians of Chinese descent wait for the arrival of emperor gods during a procession marking the beginning of Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Kuala Lumpur September 26, 2011. The Nine Emperor Gods Festival welcomes the emperor gods that live in the stars under the reign of "Thien Hou" or the "Queen of Heaven" who brings good fortune, longevity and good health. Some devotees stay at a temple during the nine-day Taoist celebration, beginning on the eve of the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar, consume vegetarian meals and recite continuous prayers. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)
Malaysians of Chinese descent carry one of the emperor gods during a procession marking the beginning of Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Kuala Lumpur September 26, 2011. The Nine Emperor Gods Festival welcomes the emperor gods that live in the stars under the reign of "Thien Hou" or the "Queen of Heaven" who brings good fortune, longevity and good health. Some devotees stay at a temple during the nine-day Taoist celebration, beginning on the eve of the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar, consume vegetarian meals and recite continuous prayers. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)
Malaysians of Chinese descent wait for the arrival of emperor gods during a procession marking the beginning of Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Kuala Lumpur September 26, 2011. The Nine Emperor Gods Festival welcomes the emperor gods that live in the stars under the reign of "Thien Hou" or the "Queen of Heaven" who brings good fortune, longevity and good health. Some devotees stay at a temple during the nine-day Taoist celebration, beginning on the eve of the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar, consume vegetarian meals and recite continuous prayers. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)
Malaysians of Chinese descent perform a dragon dance as they participate in a procession marking the beginning of Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Kuala Lumpur September 26, 2011. The Nine Emperor Gods Festival welcomes the emperor gods that live in the stars under the reign of "Thien Hou" or the "Queen of Heaven" who brings good fortune, longevity and good health. Some devotees stay at a temple during the nine-day Taoist celebration, beginning on the eve of the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar, consume vegetarian meals and recite continuous prayers. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)
Malaysians of Chinese descent wait for the emperor gods to leave a temple in a procession marking the beginning of Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Kuala Lumpur September 26, 2011. The Nine Emperor Gods Festival welcomes the emperor gods that live in the stars under the reign of "Thien Hou" or the "Queen of Heaven" who brings good fortune, longevity and good health. Some devotees stay at a temple during the nine-day Taoist celebration, beginning on the eve of the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar, consume vegetarian meals and recite continuous prayers. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)
Malaysians of Chinese descent carry joss sticks as they participate in a procession marking the beginning of Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Kuala Lumpur September 26, 2011. The Nine Emperor Gods Festival welcomes the emperor gods that live in the stars under the reign of "Thien Hou" or the "Queen of Heaven" who brings good fortune, longevity and good health. Some devotees stay at a temple during the nine-day Taoist celebration, beginning on the eve of the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar, consume vegetarian meals and recite continuous prayers. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)
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