 George Town Nine Emperor Gods Temple, Penang
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The George Town Nine Emperor Gods Temple is said to be the oldest temple of the Nine Emperor Gods in Penang. The temple dates back to 1840 when it was established as a small shrine.
Also called the Tow Boe Keong Kew Ong Tai Tay Temple, it now occupies two shophouses along Jalan Cheong Fatt Tze off Carnarvon Street. The building dates from the early part of the 20th century although the temple itself traces its history to around 1840, when the belief was established in Penang. The temple is painted yellow, as is the colour associated with the Nine Emperor deities.
Although it is the oldest temple to this folk belief, it is not the biggest. The Penang Nine Emperor Gods Temple at Macallum Street and the Butterworth Nine Emperor Gods Temple are both newer and bigger.
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George Town Nine Emperor Gods Temple (31 July, 2010)
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