• Chinese operas performed for the gods are typically organised throughout the year to thank the gods for their blessings in the past year. 
• In Singapore, such operas are generally staged for two to three consecutive days. 
• The opening performance is commonly known as “扮仙戏”, in which performers role-play as gods and bless worshippers in the audience. Its repertoires include “仙姬送子”, “八仙贺寿”, “三仙贺寿”, and “跳加官”. 
• The Nine Emperor Gods Festival (“九皇诞”) is an important celebration in Chinese folk religion in Singapore. Worshippers generally consume “九皇斋” , which involves following a vegetarian diet for three or nine consecutive days. The celebrations begin on the last day of the eighth lunar month, until the evening of the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. During this period, some temples will stage Chinese opera performances to honour the gods through the night.

The Nine Emperor Gods Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. Chinese operas performed for the gods will be staged at Kallang Park from the first to the ninth day of the lunar month. (Lianhe Zaobao, 10/9/2020) 

社戏 (Mainland China)