GEORGE TOWN, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The sight of bustling vegetarian food stalls, the aroma of traditional meat-free delicacies and the devotion of worshippers are adding a festive flavour to Penang as the Nine Emperor Gods Festival and Navarathiri coincide this week.
General : Nine Emperor Gods Festival, Navarathiri Spotlight Penangâs Vegetarian Food Heritage
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- The Nine Emperor Gods Festival, observed by the Chinese community from Oct 10 to 18, and Navarathiri, celebrated by Hindus from Oct 11 to 20, are bringing the state’s multicultural heritage and vibrant food scene into focus.
- Private school teacher Chiang Lee Sian, 29, said the Nine Emperor Gods Festival was an important occasion for the Chinese community, with vegetarianism being a key part of the observance for many devotees.
- Housewife Meenashaki Thuraisingam, 46, who travelled from Kuala Lumpur, said she was delighted to see the two festivals falling in the same week this year, bringing more vegetarian food stalls into the spotlight.
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