JB's Biggest Procession

The biggest Chinese event in JB of the year will be held this weekend - The Chingay Procession which is also the day the Gods of JB's Old Temple go for a walk around town. Apparently, this Friday, the 5 Gods representing the 5 Chinese clans will make its way to a temple located just outside of the city. The main procession will be on Saturday when the 5 Gods will make a tour of JB city, passing by JB's waterfront and Jalan Wong Ah Fook amidst much festivity. There will be cultural performances, drum-beating, dragon dance, men walking on stilts and lots of joss-sticks by devotees. It is said to be the biggest cultural event of the year for JB and attracts thousands of visitors and devotees. On Sunday, the Gods will make its way back JB's Old Temple.

I've stayed in JB for many years but have never witnessed the procession in person. This year, it coincides with a weekend. Perhaps, I should make a plan to experience the cultural part of the city! Meanwhile, some pictures of the event from previos years:

And from the old B&W days...