Wesak joy

BUDDHIST temples and the Malaysian Buddhist Association (MBA) premises in George Town were abuzz with temple monks, officials and workers making last-minute preparations to usher in Wesak Day today.

Workers preparing the float for Wesak Day procession in Penang.

Many devotees were also seen streaming into temples offering prayers, flowers and incense, lighting candles and giving donations while monks blessed them. Buddha statue bath tubs were also spruced up for the big day. At the MBA premises on Burmah Road, the main float was being given the final touches.

The Star pixmen K.E. OOI and RONNIE CHIN checked out the temples and the MBA premises to take pictures of the final preparations.