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Discover various Chinese temples across Malaysia and learn the significance of their mystical ceremonies & celebrations. Also, meet the spirit medium who links humans to the spiritual world.

Culture • 2018 • U

Due to the popularity of "Journey to the West", worshippers have thronged the Monkey King temples since the Ming & Qing dynasties. Let’s discover more about the reverence for the Monkey King in Malaysia.

Pray For? Ep01

After centuries of evolution, the belief in the Hell Gods, or "Tua Li Ya Pek", has gradually changed among the Chinese. What could be the reason behind the change?

Pray For? Ep02

On the 6th and 7th day of the 7th month in the lunar calendar, women will pray for intelligence from the Seven Fairies. Some local temples will even provide services such as mediumship and meditation.

Pray For? Ep03

Discover the history of Nezha, the child god of the Tang Dynasty. What role does Nezha play in the religious faith of the local Chinese? What services does he provide for the believers?

Pray For? Ep04

The God of War, Guan Gong, has been highly revered for his loyalty and courage since the late Eastern Han dynasty. Discover the origins through the story of General Guan Yu.

Pray For? Ep05

The faith of Fa Zhu Gong is believed to arrive in Malaya via Hokkien immigrants in the early 17th century. Learn the story of God, along with those of the immigrants, and the Eng Choon Association Selangor

Pray For? Ep06

The legendary Drunken Monk, Ji Gong, was not only proficient in medicine but was also a virtuous man who helped the poor. Discover the history of Ji Gong and the influence of the faith in Malaysia.

Pray For? Ep07

Built in the 15th century, Cheng Hoon Teng is the earliest local temple dedicated to the goddess Mazu. Learn the history of immigrants and the evolution of Mazu into the patron saint of the sea and land.

Pray For? Ep08

Marshal Tiandou was the founder and patron saint of music and theatre whose faith spread to Malaya in the 19th century. But having evolved through the centuries, it is practiced differently today.

Pray For? Ep09

Hua Guang Da Di is the God of Vulcan who’s also known as the patron saint of Cantonese opera.Learn about the Hua Guang worshipping ceremony practiced by the opera community,and Hakka villagers in Pertang

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The belief of Wang Ye is divided into several systems and gods, such as the god of plagues, the god of family, and the god of opera.

Pray For? Ep11

God Tam Kung is one of the patron saints of the Hakkas in Malaysia, with Tam Kung temples widely erected since the Hakkas immigrated here. Discover the history and development of the faith of Tam Kung.