SEOUL: A mass sell-off of electric vehicles (EV) has begun in South Korea, following a fire involving a Mercedes-Benz EV in Incheon that destroyed more than 140 cars and sparked proposals to restrict EVs’ access to underground parking lots.
Peh explained that each year, they commission a custom giant statue of the hell deity Tai Su Yeah from an artisan in Berapit, Bukit Mertajam , which is placed in a tent for devotees to pray. On the night of Aug 20, the statue is paraded down Jalan Pasar and burned in a ritual witnessed by thousands. Photo: Bernama
According to Datuk Seri Peh Weng Khim, chairman of the Bukit Mertajam Yu Lan Festival Organisation, the Hungry Ghost Festival has been celebrated for over 130 years in Bukit Mertajam. The Hungry Ghost Festival has been a longstanding tradition in Bukit Mertajam for over 130 years, weaving a rich tapestry of cultural and spiritual significance into the community's heritage. Photo: Bernama
"Visitors come not only from all over Malaysia but also from abroad including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia," he said, adding the rituals done there include burning hell bank notes"for the use of the spirits”. Peh explained that each year, they order a custom-made giant statue of the hell deity Tai Su Yeah from an artisan in Berapit, Bukit Mertajam, and place it inside a tent for devotees to pray.
Hungry Ghost Festival Spirit Lunar Calendar Deity Of Hell Bukit Mertajam Penang Culture
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Penang cops arrest four men over Bukit Mertajam brawl, firearms and ammo seizedGEORGE TOWN, July 29 — Several firearms, including imitation ones, were seized by the police following the arrest of four men in connection with a fight that broke out in Bukit...
Read more »
Four men arrested over fight in Bukit Mertajam, firearms seizedGEORGE TOWN: Several firearms, including imitation ones, were seized by the police following the arrest of four men in connection with a fight that br...
Read more »
Over 100,000 pilgrims to flock to Bukit Mertajam today for 10-day St Anne’s FeastBUKIT MERTAJAM, July 26 — The Minor Basilica of St Anne here is expected to receive over 100,000 pilgrims, including foreign tourists, for the annual 10-day St Anne’s Feast,...
Read more »
Sambutan St Anne: Jalan sekitar Bukit Mertajam ditutup bermula SabtuBUKIT MERTAJAM: Beberapa jalan utama di sekitar Bukit Mertajam akan ditutup selama dua hari bermula 9 pagi pada Sabtu hingga 3 petang Ahad ini bersemp...
Read more »
Nenggiri polls: All voting centres closed, vote-counting underwayThe Hungry Ghost Festival has been a cornerstone of Bukit Mertajam’s heritage for over 130 years, deeply rooted in cultural and spiritual traditions
Read more »
Nenggiri polls: EC reports voter turnout at nearly 72% as of 4pmThe Hungry Ghost Festival has been a cornerstone of Bukit Mertajam’s heritage for over 130 years, deeply rooted in cultural and spiritual traditions
Read more »