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Thousands join Wesak Day procession in KL

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Women in traditional dress line up during the procession from Buddhist Maha Vihara temple at Jalan Berhala in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
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THOUSANDS thronged the Buddhist Maha Vihara temple in Brickfields last night and joined the annual Wesak Day procession, after a three-year lapse due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Devotees and visitors joined the floats from the temple at Jalan Berhala in Kuala Lumpur along a 12km route around the city. – May 5, 2023.

Women in traditional dress line up during the procession from Buddhist Maha Vihara temple at Jalan Berhala in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
Women in traditional dress line up during the procession from Buddhist Maha Vihara temple at Jalan Berhala in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
About 60 Buddhist societies and associations in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor have held the procession for more than 60 years. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
About 60 Buddhist societies and associations in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor have held the procession for more than 60 years. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
People watch a sleeping Buddha statue during a procession in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
People watch a sleeping Buddha statue during a procession in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
A float passes through many roads that are Kuala Lumpur’s tourist attractions. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
A float passes through many roads that are Kuala Lumpur’s tourist attractions. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
Devotees and visitors join the floats from the Buddhist Maha Vihara temple at Jalan Berhala in Kuala Lumpur along a 12km route around the city. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
Devotees and visitors join the floats from the Buddhist Maha Vihara temple at Jalan Berhala in Kuala Lumpur along a 12km route around the city. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
Devotees sit as they wait for procession from Buddhist Maha Vihara temple at Jalan Berhala in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
Devotees sit as they wait for procession from Buddhist Maha Vihara temple at Jalan Berhala in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
Devotees pray at Buddhist Maha Vihara temple at Jalan Berhala in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
Devotees pray at Buddhist Maha Vihara temple at Jalan Berhala in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
Devotees light up oil lamps at Buddhist Maha Vihara temple at Jalan Berhala in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
Devotees light up oil lamps at Buddhist Maha Vihara temple at Jalan Berhala in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
A monk walks past a float during the procession from Buddhist Maha Vihara temple at Jalan Berhala in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
A monk walks past a float during the procession from Buddhist Maha Vihara temple at Jalan Berhala in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
Thousands throng the Buddhist Maha Vihara temple in Brickfields on May 4, 2023, the annual Wesak Day procession, after a three-year lapse due to the Covid pandemic. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
Thousands throng the Buddhist Maha Vihara temple in Brickfields on May 4, 2023, the annual Wesak Day procession, after a three-year lapse due to the Covid pandemic. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
Devotees with candles line up at Buddhist Maha Vihara temple at Jalan Berhala in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
Devotees with candles line up at Buddhist Maha Vihara temple at Jalan Berhala in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
Devotees with candles line up at Buddhist Maha Vihara temple at Jalan Berhala in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
Devotees with candles line up at Buddhist Maha Vihara temple at Jalan Berhala in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, May 5, 2023.
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