Only a handful of devotees visit Penang's famous snake temple for CNY prayers


GEORGE TOWN: It was a rare sight at the famous Hock Hin Keong (Ban Ka Lan Snake Temple) in Bayan Lepas with only about 10 people present for Chinese New Year prayers.

The crowd paled in comparison to the usual crowd of about 300 devotees who will turn-up during Chinese New Year.

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Penang , Snake Temple , Chinese New Year , Prayers

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