Buddhist rites performed for five victims in The Hague

Solemn prayer: Malaysian Reverend Sing Han (standing, in saffron robe) and Dr Wee (seated, second last row nearest to door) with members of the Dutch Buddhist Association performing the rites before cremation for MH17 victims' in The Hague. - Bernama

THE HAGUE: A Buddhist ceremony was held for five Malaysian victims of the MH17 tragedy at a funeral home here.

The ceremony at the Monuta Innemee building, S-Gravenhage, started at 8am yesterday and was led by Buddhist priests in the presence of 100 family members of the victims and members of several local Buddhist associations.