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Event
- Title:
- Wesak Day Celebration 2012
- When:
- 05.05.2012 - 06.05.2012 19.00 h - 23.00 h
- Where:
- George Town, Penang - George Town
- Category:
- events 2012
Description
Date: 5th of May 2012
Venue: Malaysia Buddhist Association, Burmah Road
Time: 7.00pm - 11.00pm
Wesak is the most important of the Buddhist festivals and it is celebrated on the full moon in the month May. It commemorates the birth of Gautama Buddha , and for some Buddhists it also marks his enlightenment and death.
In Penang, it is customary for Buddhists to visit local temples for services and prayers, with offerings such as vegetarian food, candles and flowers
This year there will be a float procession organized by Malaysia Buddhist Associaton.The float and candle light procession will cover a distance of 7km. It will start from the Malaysia Buddhist Association in Burma Road and proceed to Jalan Pangkor, Jalan Kelawei, Lorong Burmah, Jalan Burmah, Peel Avenue, Jalan Macalister, Jalan Anson, Lorong Madras before returning to Burma Road. The procession will start at 7.00pm.
For more information please contact Malaysia Buddhist Association at 04-229 2690
Venue
- Venue:
- George Town, Penang
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Mr Penang Bodybuil...
From 20.05.2012 Until 20.05.2012 10.00 |
events 2012 | George Town, Penang |
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Sungha Jung Live i...
From 27.05.2012 Until 27.05.2012 17.00 |
events 2012 | PenangPAC |
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Journey To The Wes...
From 02.06.2012 Until 02.06.2012 19.00 |
events 2012 | PISA (Penang International Sports Arena) |
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Gold Coast Airport...
From 30.06.2012 Until 01.07.2012 07.00 |
events 2012 | Australia |
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Plenitude Penang D...
From 30.06.2012 Until 01.07.2012 08.00 |
events 2012 | Teluk Bahang Dam, Teluk Bahang, Penang |
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