GEORGE TOWN, May 20 — The Malaysian Buddhist Association (MBA) is finalising preparations for the Wesak Day celebrations this Wednesday, which is expected to attract over 10,000...
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Buddhists pictured making decorated cars at the Malaysian Buddhist Association Jalan Burma in preparation for Wesak Day this Wednesday, George Town, May 20, 2024. — Bernama picGEORGE TOWN, May 20 — The Malaysian Buddhist Association is finalising preparations for the Wesak Day celebrations this Wednesday, which is expected to attract over 10,000 Buddhist devotees and visitors.
Penang Wesak Celebration Committee chairman, Datuk Loh Hock Hun, said various programmes and events are planned for this Wesak Day celebration, which includes lighting incense up and lotus-shaped candles, sprinkling flowers and bathing the Buddha statue. Preparations for the Wesak Day celebration is also progressing smoothly in several areas around the state, including the Kek Lok Si temple in Air Itam, Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist temple in Lorong Burma and Wat Buppharam Buddhist temple in Jalan Perak.
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