The Nine Emperor Gods Festival at Leng Eng Tian Temple (灵英殿) in Sungai Way, Petaling Jaya is one of the largest celebrations in the Klang Valley, consistently drawing record crowds. Over the nine-day festival (October 10–18, 2026), devotees observe a strict vegetarian diet and dress in white. The temple grounds and surrounding streets are lined with vegetarian food stalls offering a wide range of Chinese plant-based dishes. The festival concludes with a grand procession escorting the Nine Emperor Gods back to the sea.
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Date
Sat, Oct 10 – Sunday, October 18, 2026
9 days
🔁 Recurring — annual
Location
Leng Eng Tian Temple (灵英殿), Sungai Way, Petaling Jaya
Petaling Jaya
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Leng Eng Tian Temple Committee
Tickets
Free