KUALA PILAH: In conjunction with the celebration of Nine Emperor Gods Festival this year, the Si Thian Kong Temple in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan, has spent RM13 million to build a nine-dragon musical fountain this year, the first for a Chinese temple in the country.

The musical fountain, which took four months to construct, was launched by Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook last Saturday, just in time for the Nine Emperor Gods Festival from October 15 to 23.

The musical fountain features changing scenes of nine dragons moving along with the music, creating a dream-like atmosphere amidst a traditional Chinese temple and mountains behind the temple as backdrop.

From October 14 to 23, showtime for the musical fountain are 8 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. nightly.

The musical fountain is a new attraction for the Kuala Pilah temple this year, said to be the largest Chinese temple devoted to the Nine Emperor Gods.

The temple, originally called Sam Seng Keong Temple, was located at Kuala Pilah town before being relocated to Jalan Tampin in 2009.

The construction of the temple on a 4.8-hectare site surrounded by nature was completed in 2015.

The temple’s picturesque archway and stone carvings have attracted visitors from all walks of life, including newlyweds for their outdoor wedding photography sessions.