A Seminar on the Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Singapore: Heritage, Culture, and Community

The Nine Emperor Gods Festival is one of the largest Chinese religious festivals in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Every year, thousands of devotees gather to honour the Nine Emperor Gods. The festival traditions are deeply rooted in the history, heritage and memories of the Chinese in the region. This seminar talk will delve into the development of the Nine Emperor Gods Temples in Singapore and Southeast Asia. It will explore some of the origins, traditions, material culture and communities associated with the Nine Emperor Gods Festival.

Speakers:

• Esmond Soh, Nanyang Technological University
• Dr Lin Chia Tsun, Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

Discussants:

• Professor Jack Chia, National University of Singapore
• Professor Choi Chi Cheung, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Professor Kaori Fushiki, Taisho University
• Professor Koh Keng We, Nanyang Technological University
• Professor Kuah Khun Eng, Jinan University