500k people expected at temple’s Alice in Wonderland-themed CNY festival


A magical world: Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen temple is decorated with lanterns to celebrate the lunar new year. — KK SHAM/The Star

SHAH ALAM: The Chinese New Year Lantern and Floral Festival at Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple will be held from Jan 19 to Feb 5.

At least 500,000 people are expected to join in the festival, which would be opened from 10am to 10pm, said deputy abbess of Fo Guang Shan Petaling Jaya SS3, the Venerable Ru Xing.

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