Golden pagoda set to shine at Wesak Day parade


Crowning glory: Volunteers who have been working round the clock add the finishing touches to the float at Sian Chye Tong Temple in Hye Keat Estate, Ayer Itam. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: A 1.5m-high golden pagoda surrounded by six mini golden pagodas will adorn the 9.14m-long float being prepared by volunteers at the Sian Chye Tong Temple in Ayer Itam for Wesak Day celebrations this Thursday.

The 1.37m-tall statue of Lord Buddha will also be placed in front of a large luminous lotus flower on the float.

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