[Once in a Decade] 3 Different Practices, 1 Common Belief

If you were to miss it this time, you will need to wait for another 10 years (in 2034)!

We know you definitely would not want to give it a miss, so join us in our specially curated tour for this temple to find out all about this temple, deity that come from China and more about the once in a decade event.

Situated in Upper Thomson, a Hokkien Taoist temple of the Henghwa (Putian) community is dedicated to a less commonly known deity in Singapore, Lu Xian Zhang. However, this temple host one of the grandest and well known religious cultural event in Singapore.

Stood through test of time during the 7th Lunar Monthof the Hungry Ghost Festival, this temple carried out the “Spiritual Rites and Rituals” for the deceased. Let our guide to shall with you the origin of this event and how it has to do with the Japanese Occupation and Sook Ching during the World War 2.In a single place, we will get the chance to see not only a Taoist Ritual, but also the Buddhist Ritual, and the rare form of theatre Opera performance of The Rescue of the Mother by Mulian （目連救母).
Prepare your queries and let our guide share it with you the differences and similarities between these rites!

Lastly, get a chance to go close to witness the fuji（扶乩/扶箕）, aka planchette writing, which is operated by a main holder and an assistant. Find out more about this planchette writing has long existed in Chinese folk religion at least since the Northern and Southern dynasties.

Be ready to be awe by this magnificent celebration especially with a 36 feet tall (about 3-storey high)banner clearly visible from afar and the intricate paper crafts created by masters who specially flew in from China to Singapore for a month for this!

NOTE:
1. This guided tour will be conducted physically by a Licensed STB Tourist Guide.
2. Limited slots are available, please register early to avoid disappointment.
3. In case of unforeseen circumstances, HeyLadTour reserves the right to change the itinerary at short notice without prior notice to the ticket holder.
4. This guided tour will only proceed when there is a minimum of 4 participants. HeyLadTour reserves all rights to cancel the tour and refund all participants at short notice to the ticket holder.
5. Please note that photographs and videos of attendees may be taken at this event. HeyLadTour may use these photographs and videos for publicity and outreach purposes.
6. In the event that the ticket holder is unable to attend the event, tickets are non-refundable.

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