• 2018
Pray For

Summary Discover various Chinese temples across Malaysia and share their mystical ceremonies and celebrations. As you learn the facts and significance of their prayers, you'll also discover the role of the spirit-medium who links humans to the spiritual world. The beliefs and prayers to the gods serve not only as a request for blessings but also to unite the local Chinese community. What drives these seemingly superstitious practices is the pursuit of self-identity among the Chinese, and their persistence in inheriting their own traditional culture. View more details

  • 2018

Pray For

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Written : Unknown

Stars : Shi Hui Show

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : May 11, 2018

Countries of origin : Malaysia

Official sites : TV Channel Facebook

Language : Mandarin Cantonese Hokkien Teochew Hakka

Production companies : Yellow Pictures

Summary Discover various Chinese temples across Malaysia and share their mystical ceremonies and celebrations. As you learn the facts and significance of their prayers, you'll also discover the role of the spirit-medium who links humans to the spiritual world. The beliefs and prayers to the gods serve not only as a request for blessings but also to unite the local Chinese community. What drives these seemingly superstitious practices is the pursuit of self-identity among the Chinese, and their persistence in inheriting their own traditional culture. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : May 11, 2018

Countries of origin : Malaysia

Official sites : TV Channel Facebook

Language : Mandarin Cantonese Hokkien Teochew Hakka

Production companies : Yellow Pictures

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • May 11, 2018
Monkey King
Due to the popularity of Journey to the West, worshipers have thronged the Monkey King temples since the Ming and Qing dynasties. Let's discover more about the reverence for the Monkey King in Malaysia.
Episode 2 • May 18, 2018
The Black and White Deity
After centuries of evolution, the belief in the Hell Gods - The Black and White Deity or "Tua Li Ya Pek", has gradually changed among the Chinese. What could be the reason behind the change?
Episode 3 • May 25, 2018
Seven Fairies
On the 6th and 7th day of the 7th month in the lunar calendar, women will pray for intelligence from the Seven Fairies. Some local temples will even provide services such as medium-ship and meditation.
Episode 4 • Jun 01, 2018
Nezha
Discover the history of Nezha, the child god of the Tang Dynasty, Marshal of the Central Altar and Third Lotus Prince. What role does Nezha play in the religious faith of the local Chinese? What services does he provide for the believers?
Episode 5 • Jun 08, 2018
Emperor Guan
The God of War, Emperor Guan or Guan Gong, has been highly revered for his loyalty and courage since the late Eastern Han dynasty. Discover the origins through the story of General Guan Yu.
Episode 6 • Jun 22, 2018
Fa Zhu Gong
The faith of Fa Zhu Gong is believed to arrive in Malaya via Hokkien immigrants in the early 17th century. Learn the story of God, along with those of the immigrants, and the Eng Choon Association Selangor.
Episode 7 • Jun 29, 2018
Ji Gong
The legendary Drunken Monk, Ji Gong, was not only proficient in medicine but was also a virtuous man who helped the poor. Discover the history of Ji Gong and the influence of the faith in Malaysla.
Episode 8 • Jul 06, 2018
Mazu
Built in the 15th century, Cheng Hoon Teng is the earliest local temple dedicated to the goddess Mazu. Learn the history of immigrants and the evolution of Mazu into the patron saint of the sea and land.
Episode 9 • Jul 13, 2018
Marshal Tiandou
Marshal Tiandou was the founder and patron saint of music and theatre whose faith spread to Malaya in the 19th century. But having evolved through the centuries, it is practiced differently today.
Episode 10 • Jul 20, 2018
Emperor Huaguang
Emperor Huaguang is the God of Vulcan who's also known as the patron saint of Cantonese opera. Learn about the Huaguang worshiping ceremony practiced by the opera community, and Hakka villagers in Pertang.
Episode 11 • Aug 03, 2018
Wang-Ye
The belief of Wang-Ye is divided into several systems and gods, such as the god of plagues, the god of family, and the god of opera. Paper boats were previously burned to send away the gods but it's now a blessing ceremony.
Episode 12 • Aug 10, 2018
Lord Tam
Lord Tam or God Tam Kung is one of the patron saints of the Hakkas in Malaysia, with Tam Kung temples widely erected since the Hakkas immigrated here. Discover the history and development of the faith of Tam Kung.
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