{"id":133,"date":"2024-12-12T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/?p=133"},"modified":"2024-12-13T08:45:59","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T00:45:59","slug":"chingay-parade-sabah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/chingay-parade-sabah\/","title":{"rendered":"Chingay Parade of Sabah"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you ever experienced the vibrant Chingay Parade in Donggongon Town, Sabah, Malaysia? It was truly a festival worth attending for anyone who appreciates cultural and religious traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0b4ffe382e3&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b4ffe382e3\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_2-1280x720.jpg\" alt=\"Chingay parade at Fook Tet Kung Temple (\u5175\u5357\u90a6\u798f\u5fb7\u5bab)\" class=\"wp-image-14933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_2-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_2-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chingay parade at Fook Tet Kung Temple (\u5175\u5357\u90a6\u798f\u5fb7\u5bab). You will enjoy the walk if you like lion dances.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chingay Parade (\u6e38\u795e in Chinese) is an annual street celebration held in Malaysia and Singapore, often as part of Chinese New Year festivities or to commemorate the birthdays of Chinese deities. It frequently features a procession of the Goddess of Mercy (Guanyin) or other revered figures. I attended the Chingay Parade organised by Fook Tet Kung Temple (\u5175\u5357\u90a6\u798f\u5fb7\u5bab) on 19 February 2023 to celebrate the birthday of Tua Pek Kong (\u5927\u4f2f\u516c \/ \u798f\u5fb7\u6b63\u795e \/ \u571f\u5730\u516c), one of the most widely worshipped deities in Sabah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0b4ffe389ff&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b4ffe389ff\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"520\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_3-1280x520.jpg\" alt=\"Altar of Tua Pek Kong (\u5927\u4f2f\u516c \/ \u798f\u5fb7\u6b63\u795e \/ \u571f\u5730\u516c) in Fook Tet Kung (or FookTeck Kung) Temple. Right: the event poster of the Chingay parade\" class=\"wp-image-14934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_3-1280x520.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_3-700x284.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_3-768x312.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_3-1536x624.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_3-2048x831.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tua Pek Kong (\u5927\u4f2f\u516c \/ \u798f\u5fb7\u6b63\u795e \/ \u571f\u5730\u516c) is worshipped by many Sabah Hakka. Right: the event poster of the Chingay parade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>About 10 Taoist and Buddhist temples from Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, Tuaran, Kinarut, and Putatan participated in the procession, including Fook Tet Kung Temple, Sabah Wei Ling Gong, Persatuan Long Qi Shi Tuaran, Peak Nam Toong, Nam Tien Kong, Persatuan Penganut Dewa Yin Loh, Putatan Tai Pak Kung Mission, Sabah Wei Wu Dragon Unicorn &amp; Lion Dance Association, and Tien Nam Shi Temple. (Their names in Chinese: \u5175\u5357\u90a6\u798f\u5fb7\u5bab, \u5a01\u7075\u5bab, \u6597\u4e9a\u5170\u62ff\u7763\u516c\u575b, \u4e9a\u5e87\u78a7\u5357\u5802, \u5357\u5929\u5bab, \u5173\u5e1d\u575b, \u9634\u66b9\u6bbf, \u5fc5\u6253\u4e39\u4f2f\u516c\u5e99, \u5173\u5e1d\u9634\u5e9c\u6bbf, \u77f3\u725b\u6bdb\u5173\u5e1d\u5e99, \u4ed9\u6cd5\u5e08\u53e4\u5e99, \u4eac\u90a3\u5f8b\u9547\u5357\u5bfa).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_20535\"  width=\"930\" height=\"523\"  data-origwidth=\"930\" data-origheight=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/305PH7OqAsc?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can watch this 7-minute video for some interesting moments in this Chingay parade.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the parade began, participating teams gathered at the temple one by one in the afternoon, where the host (Fook Tet Kung Temple) greeted them at the gate. In addition to deity altars, dragon, unicorn, and lion dance troupes were present, bowing and greeting one another. Firecrackers were set off to ward off evil and welcome guests. While most participants were Chinese, I noticed a significant number of local natives as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0b4ffe390f7&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b4ffe390f7\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"360\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_5-1280x360.jpg\" alt=\"Left: lions welcomed the arrival of the dragon dance team. Right: lions bowed to the Chinese Unicorn\" class=\"wp-image-14941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_5-1280x360.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_5-700x197.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_5-768x216.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_5-1536x432.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_5.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Left: lions welcomed the arrival of the dragon dance team. Right: lions bowed to the Chinese Unicorn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The term &#8220;Chingay&#8221; originates from Hokkien, combining chin-g\u0113 (\u771f\u85dd), meaning &#8220;true art,&#8221; and chng-g\u0113 (\u599d\u85dd), meaning &#8220;art of costume.&#8221; This tradition was introduced to Malaysia and Singapore by Chinese migrants from Southern China in the early 1800s. Today, Chingay has become a living heritage, even making a historic debut at Malaysia&#8217;s 2024 National Day Parade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0b4ffe39667&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b4ffe39667\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"360\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_4-1280x360.jpg\" alt=\"Participating teams gathered at Fook Tet Kung Temple and were welcomed by the deity of the host temple.\" class=\"wp-image-14939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_4-1280x360.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_4-700x197.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_4-768x216.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_4-1536x432.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_4.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Participating teams gathered at Fook Tet Kung Temple and were welcomed by the deity of the host temple.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As more teams arrived, the temple became noisier and more lively, with participating temples and lion dance groups beating their bells, drums, gongs, and cymbals. Families with children joined in, making the event a communal celebration. The loud sounds also drew a crowd to the temple, and many devotees took advantage of the occasion to pray for wealth and prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0b4ffe39d5b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b4ffe39d5b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"569\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_1-1280x569.jpg\" alt=\"From left to right: Altars of Fa Zhu Gong (\u6cd5\u4e3b\u516c), Ji Gong (\u6d4e\u516c), and Datuk Gong (\u62ff\u7763\u516c).\" class=\"wp-image-14936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_1-1280x569.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_1-700x311.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_1-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_1-1536x682.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_1-2048x910.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From left to right: Altars of Fa Zhu Gong (\u6cd5\u4e3b\u516c), Ji Gong (\u6d4e\u516c), and Datuk Gong (\u62ff\u7763\u516c).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Each temple represents different deities, carried on palanquins or sedan chairs by their followers. Some popular deities include Tua Pek Kong, Guang Ze Zun Wang (\u5e7f\u6cfd\u5c0a\u738b), Guan Yin (\u89c2\u97f3), Guan Di (\u5173\u5e1d), Ji Gong (\u6d4e\u516c), the Monkey King (\u9f50\u5929\u5927\u5723), Datuk Gong (\u62ff\u7763\u516c), the Third Prince \/ Nezha (\u54ea\u5412\u4e09\u592a\u5b50), Fa Zhu Gong (\u6cd5\u4e3b\u516c), and the Nine Emperor Gods (\u4e5d\u7687\u5927\u5e1d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0b4ffe3a48f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b4ffe3a48f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"665\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_6-1280x665.jpg\" alt=\"Followers trying to calm down the shaking sedan chair of deity\" class=\"wp-image-14943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_6-1280x665.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_6-700x364.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_6-768x399.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_6-1536x798.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_6.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Followers trying to &#8220;calm down&#8221; the shaking sedan chair of deity. At the left is Monkey King looking.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The carriers of the sedan chairs swung them violently left and right, moving back and forth in an uncontrolled manner, as if an unseen force was at play. When I asked them about this, they explained that it was a sign of the deities\u2019 excitement. Some carriers even appeared to enter a trance, although others may have done it to enhance the parade\u2019s atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0b4ffe3abdd&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b4ffe3abdd\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"240\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_8-1280x240.jpg\" alt=\"Preparing for the Chingay parade\" class=\"wp-image-14947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_8-1280x240.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_8-700x131.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_8-768x144.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_8-1536x288.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_8-2048x384.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Preparing for the Chingay parade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Donggongon is the main town in the Penampang district, part of Greater Kota Kinabalu, the capital city of Sabah. The name Donggongon originates from the Kadazan word <em>tundo&#8217;ongon<\/em>, which means &#8220;shelter&#8221; or &#8220;resting area,&#8221; referring to its historical role as a stopover for people from the interior journeying to trade at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/tamu-sabah\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tamu market<\/a>. Chinese traders may have started trading there as early as 800 years ago. Many locals claim that most Kadazan people of Penampang have Chinese ancestry due to the long history of intermarriage between the two communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0b4ffe3b20e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b4ffe3b20e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"316\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_9-1280x316.jpg\" alt=\"The start of Chingay Parade and the route map\" class=\"wp-image-14949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_9-1280x316.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_9-700x173.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_9-768x189.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_9-1536x379.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_9.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The start of Chingay Parade and the route map<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The three-hour parade began and ended at Fook Tet Kung Temple, running from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The route covered key landmarks in Donggongon Town, including the Tamu Ground, the statue of Datuk Peter Mojuntin, CKS Supermarket, Megalong Shopping Mall (the longest shopping mall in Sabah), Buhavan Square, Sabah Credit Corporation, the library, and most shoplots in the town centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0b4ffe3b7c2&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b4ffe3b7c2\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"427\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_10-1280x427.jpg\" alt=\"The 3-hour Chingay parade passed by some landmarks of Donggongon Town\" class=\"wp-image-14951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_10-1280x427.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_10-700x233.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_10-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_10-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_10.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 3-hour Chingay parade passed by some landmarks of Donggongon Town<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Followers carried deity altars on palanquins and paraded through the streets, forming a procession several hundred metres long. Adding to the spectacle, stilt walkers and performances by lion, dragon, and unicorn dance troupes filled the streets with rhythmic drumbeats, cymbals, and gongs, creating an electrifying atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0b4ffe3bd15&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b4ffe3bd15\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"427\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_11-1280x427.jpg\" alt=\"Chingay parade handing out candies to the crowd\" class=\"wp-image-14953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_11-1280x427.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_11-700x233.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_11-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_11-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_11.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Handing out candies to the crowd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Locals seemed accustomed to the annual parade and enjoyed the lively ambiance, smiling and watching as the procession passed by. Many spectators joined the parade for fun and shared the moments on social media. Children were particularly delighted, as participants handed out candies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0b4ffe3c489&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b4ffe3c489\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"426\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_7-1280x426.jpg\" alt=\"Spirit media of Taoist deities\" class=\"wp-image-14946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_7-1280x426.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_7-700x233.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_7-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_7-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_7-2048x682.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Can you tell whom they represent? I can only identify the first and last ones from the left as Ji Gong and the Monkey King, respectively.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some followers dress as deities, almost like they are cosplaying. In reality, they serve as spirit mediums, speaking and acting on behalf of the deities. Each deity has its own personality and style. Ji Gong (or the Mad Monk) is the easiest to recognise due to his signature look: a ragged robe, slanted hat, and tattered fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0b4ffe3cbad&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b4ffe3cbad\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"721\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_12-1280x721.jpg\" alt=\"Chingay teams blessed the shops with offering\" class=\"wp-image-14958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_12-1280x721.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_12-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_12-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_12-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2006\/01\/20241212_12.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chingay teams blessed the shops with offering. Royal Stout seems to be the popular choice as beer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop owners seeking blessings from the deities placed offerings such as fruits, beer, cooked meat, joss paper, and burning incense on tables outside their businesses. As the parade passed, the palanquins and dancers stopped to bestow blessings upon them. 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I was also told that the Chingay Parade for the birthday of Guang Ze Zun Wang is quite grand and features participants from other countries. For updates on this parade, follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/peak-nam-toong-temple\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peak Nam Toong<\/a> (\u4e9a\u5e87\u78a7\u5357\u5802).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><small><em>Photos taken in Donggongon, Sabah, Malaysia Borneo<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever experienced the vibrant Chingay Parade in Donggongon Town, Sabah, Malaysia? 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