GEORGE TOWN: For the first time in 214 years, an award-winning Chinese temple in the city celebrated the birthday of one of its deities with the public.
GEORGE TOWN: The night sky here was lit up during a traditional ritual, with devotees gathering for a “flame-watching ceremony” to find out their fortunes for the year ahead and to pray for prosperity.
GEORGE TOWN: Devotees flocked to the Hai Choo Soo Temple in Tanjung Tokong to witness the Chneah Hoay (flame-watching) ceremony and usher in the new Dragon Year.