Another quiet affair this year as Malaysian Buddhists celebrate Wesak Day at home


GEORGE TOWN: Wesak Day is usually a lively public holiday with chants by monks and devotees seeking blessings and the lighting of joss sticks and lotus-shaped candles at the temples.

But since temple gates are shut, families are once again observing the celebration at home due to the Covid-19 restrictions.

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