Crowds throng Penang's Snake Temple for annual celebration, fire-watching ceremony


GEORGE TOWN: The more-than-a-century-old Hock Hin Keong (Ban Ka Lan Snake Temple) in Bayan Lepas is once again abuzz with activity as thousands gathered for its annual temple celebration and flame-watching ceremony on Sunday (Feb 2)

This year's event holds greater significance as it coincides with the Year of the Snake, which occurs every twelve years in the Chinese zodiac calendar.

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