Malaysian Chinese devotees prepare coals during the Chinese Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Kuala Lumpur on October 13, 2013. The nine-day Taoist festival, believers welcome the Òemperor godsÓ who they believe live amongst the stars, in order to bring good fortune, longevity and good health. Some devotees stay at a temple during the festival, which begins on the eve of the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar, where they consume vegetarian meals and recite continuous prayers
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