Devotees return to temples this Wesak


Venerable Kai Ning (right), Penang Wesak Celebrations Committee chairman Datuk Dr Loh Hock Hun (second left) and committee vice- chairman Datuk Seri Choot Ewe Seng (left) bathing the Buddha statue at MBA building.

AFTER a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Wesak Day will see devotees in Penang back at temples to seek blessings this year.

Coincidentally, this year is also the 60th year since Wesak Day became a national public holiday in Malaysia.

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