A brightly-lit float in the Wesak Day parade passing by Perak Road, Penang. — Photos: LIM BENG TATT and CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
THE Wesak Day celebration in Penang lasted from morning to the evening as devotees converged on various Buddhist temples and associations to offer prayers for the well-being and happiness of all sentient beings.
This year, a brightly-lit float procession made a comeback around the streets of George Town after three years. The devotees happily joined the procession to commemorate Lord Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing on to Nirvana.
A host of other programmes such as health screenings, Buddha bathing ritual, and exhibition was also held at the Malaysian Buddhist Association in Burmah Road during the celebration.
A brightly-lit float in the Wesak Day parade passing by Perak Road, Penang. — Photos: LIM BENG TATT and CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
Devotees paying homage to Lord Buddha at the shrine hall of Mahindarama Buddhist Temple in Kampar Road on the eve of Wesak Day.
The float parade returning after three years to George Town streets.
Devotees arranging flowers on a float before the procession begins.
