Large turnout
Large turnout at Tow Boh Keong Temple float procession as it goes along Lebuh Carnavon, Penang. EACH year, a festive mood prevails in Hong Kong Street as thousands of devotees visit the Tow Boh Keong Temple to celebrate the Kew Ong Yeah (Nine Emperor Gods) Festival. This year’s nine-day festival kicks off on Oct 20. There will be a procession of 93 floats following an 8km route starting from 6 pm on Oct 22. CHAN BOON KAI / The Star