2,000 Taoist devotees pray at Johor palace


“li chun” chinese lunar calendar

JOHOR BARU: Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar let in a large group of Taoist followers to pray for peace and prosperity in conjunction with the Chinese New Year festivities at the gates of Istana Bukit Serene.

A post on Sultan Ibrahim’s official Facebook page shows traffic along Jalan Danga Bay, fronting the iconic crown arch of the palace, at a standstill when over 2,000 devotees congregated at the entrance.

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