Famous Taoist priest dies during ‘steaming man’ ritual


  • Nation
  • Tuesday, 24 Oct 2017

KANGAR: A renowned Taoist priest died while performing the “steaming man” ritual as part of the ongoing Nine Emperor Gods festival.  

According to Chinese-language portal Sin Chew Daily, 70-year-old Lam Man Wah was believed to have died from a heart attack during the ritual, held at an unknown Taoist temple at 10.30pm on Monday (Oct 23).  

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