Pulau Ubin Tua Pek Kong festival will be held on 16 May 2011 over the next few days. Vesak day falls on 17 May so it will be a good time to visit Pulau Ubin.
Pulau Ubin island festivals are held in honor of Tua Pek Kong, considered by residents as the guardian of the island. Although Pulau Ubin was invaded by the Japanese Imperial Army in WWII, the populations were spared the massacres and atrocities during the occupation.
Colorful lanterns and bright colored flags adorn the jetty.
The Chinese wayang or opera stage has been around since the early sixties when it was built for community use by a rich timber merchant. Empty most of the time, the stage is lighted up 2 times a year during religious festivals.
Elaborate Chinese street operas are held to honor Chinese dieties housed in the temple opposite the stage. According to local elders, this is a ‘reflection’ temple built for convenient access. The 150 years old original temple is further up on a hill side a few hundred metres away and its dieties carried down ceremoniously to be entertained during festival periods.
Tiger Diety 虎爺
Different forms of tiger dieties
Backstage
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