New dragon float set to grace Nine Emperor Gods festival


A sight to behold: Volunteers giving the Tow Boo Kong Temple’s new imperial float a final lookover before the Nine Emperor Gods Festival from Oct 3 to 11. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

BUTTERWORTH: An impressive new dragon float is set to bring sparkle to this year’s Nine Emperor Gods festival here.It was supposed to have been completed in 2020 but the Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing movement control order halted the project.

Then came the difficulty of finding skilled artisans to resume the job.

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