Wesak Day Celebration 2012

Date: 5th of May 2012

Venue: Malaysia Buddhist Association, Burmah Road, Penang

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

Source: Visit Penang 2010-2012