Hundreds take part in Buddhist offering ceremony


Monks arriving at the annual Maha Sanghikadana at the Penang Buddhist Association in Anson Road, George Town. (Left pic) Devotees chanting prayers at the event.

MORE than 150 monks from the northern region took part in the annual Maha Sanghikadana (offering ceremony) at the Penang Buddhist Association in Anson Road, George Town.

The event saw hundreds of devotees offering alms to the monks including foodstuff such as rice, cereal, fruits and packet drinks.

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