The walk was part of the 10-day monastic retreat held at the Kek Lok Si Temple from Dec 14 for participants aged eight to 75 to experience the daily life of monks and to learn more about Buddhism. Walk of faith: Monks walking from the Penang Buddhist Association in Anson Road to Kek Lok Si Temple in Air Itam, Penang. One of the oldest participants was Tan Teik Woo, 72, who had taken part for the ninth time since the retreat started 10 years ago. The two-hour procession started at about 7.30am. Devotees offered food and red packets as the participants walked to the Kek Lok Si Temple.

Source: The Star December 23, 2018 00:11 UTC