Celebrating the glow of pelita panjut

This giant, glowing installation in Kampung Ribu, Padang Rengas in Perak, is assembled from 1,850 ‘pelita panjut’, the effort of a local association of enthusiasts.

Lighting of oil lamps still a much-loved festive tradition

THE tradition of lighting up pelita (oil lamps) during Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration holds profound cultural significance in Malaysia.