GEORGE TOWN, Jan 22 – Thousands of multi-coloured lights and Chinese lanterns was lighted up with fireworks display was happened at Kek Lok Si temple in George Town here this evening together with the present of Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.
Also present were State Public Works, Utilities and Public Transportation Committee chairman Lim Hock Seng, Tourism development and culture committee chairman Danny Law Heng Kiang and Temple trustee Datuk Steven Ooi. The 126-year-old Kek Lok Si Temple in Air Itam has been transformed into a magical fairyland as thousands of colourful lights set the temple aglow.
An air of festivity pervaded all over the temple’s official lighting ceremony as thousands of visitors flocked from near and far to witness the annual event aimed at welcoming the Chinese New Year. To the cap of the magnificent evening, the spectacular display of fireworks adorned the skies above.
Earlier in the evening, the temple had also hosted a dinner for guests. Prayers were also held along with a chanting session for the devotees. Seen as a symbol of peace, luck and prosperity, the lights at Kek Lok Si will be switched on daily from 7pm to midnight until Feb 24.
