Zhenjun Dadi and Dabogong Temple in Kuching Celebrates 115th Anniversary and 1000th Year of the Zhenjun Emperor’s Christmas
KUCHING, 12 APRIL 2025 – A vibrant evening filled with tradition, blessings, and cultural performances lit up Biyun Mountain along 5th Mile Bagang Road as the Zhenjun Dadi and Dabogong Temple celebrated a momentous double milestone: the 115th anniversary of the temple’s founding and the 1000th anniversary of Zhenjun Emperor’s Christmas.
Held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, the grand celebration dinner began at 6.30pm, drawing a crowd of devotees, guests, and public figures. The event was graced by YB Yap Yao Sing, the Sentosa State Assemblyman, as the Guest of Honour. Also in attendance were Federal MP YB Chong Chieng Jen and YB Dato’ Lo Khere Chiang, Batu Kitang State Assemblyman.
The evening commenced with a formal national and state anthem session, followed by a stunning lion dance performance. Renowned local and regional performers including Astro singer Aileen Chan and Indonesian singer Yang Chunping added musical highlights to the celebration.
Temple chairman Mr. Liu Tiangao and organizing committee chairman Mr. Zhang Bushan expressed deep gratitude to the public and sponsors for their continuous support. The event carried messages of hope, prosperity, good weather, and bountiful harvests for all.
Among the activities were multiple lucky draws, the bidding of three symbolic lucky items, and a cake-cutting and toasting ceremony. Free vegetarian noodles were distributed for three nights as part of the temple’s outreach.
The organizing committee included dedicated members from the temple council, community leaders, and volunteers who ensured the event ran smoothly — from stage setup to food coordination and crowd management.
This milestone event not only honored the rich spiritual heritage of the community but also strengthened social harmony through cultural celebration.
