Cleansing ‘evil spirits’ away


Final preparations: Gan (right) and his secretary Sor Boon Chia inspecting the Royal Barge, which will be the main feature of the Wangkang Festival, at the Yong Chuan Tian Temple in Bandar Hilir.

MELAKA: An ancient Hokkien festival aimed at “cleansing” a place of evil spirits will be held here next month to get rid of any Covid-19 negativity.

The Wangkang Festival, which was last organised eight years ago by the Yong Chuan Tian Temple, will feature the Royal Barge, the main feature of the procession.

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