Nine Emperor Gods Festival: Devotees walk across burning embers for good luck

During Malaysia's Nine Emperor Gods Festival, devotees participated in a fire-walking ceremony at Si Thian Kong Temple in Kuala Pilah. Barefoot worshippers walked over hot embers, seeking blessings for luck, health, and business success. The event featured fireworks, a lion dance, and traditional offerings. The festival, observed by Chinese communities in Southeast Asia, lasts nine days and includes a strict vegetarian diet.