This is the next three of the series; the love-hate relationship in the festival. There are some things that we love, and hate as well about this festival in Ampang, and in no particular order, here is No. 1
Q: What do we love-hate about the festival?
A: Smoke! Incense smoke. We love it cause it is so pretty to shoot, so ephemeral and temporary. It gives the atmosphere that we associate with the festival and brings about a sense of the divine being near.
Q: Why you hate it then?
A: Cough cough and teary eyes. Stay too long and you might get chemical conjunctivitis or breathing difficulties. Plus all your clothes will have that horrible scorched smell. And the grossest part is.... try looking at your booger after being in the smoke for a while.
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| It is a smoky affair during the Nine Emperor Gods Festival at Ampang. |
