Vesak Day is a public holiday in Singapore and many Buddhist temple celebrates the occasion across the island in a big way. The main celebration took place at the Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery,
Vesak Day commemorates the birth and enlightenment of Buddha and his entry into Nirvana. The day starts with chanting of the sutras by saffronclad monks, while devotees visit the temples to pray and meditate and to make offerings. At about 5pm the day before Vesak Day, Kong Meng San, Phor Kark See Temple leads the devotees into taking 3 steps and bow around the temple. The ceremony lasted throughout the night and into the early morning hours.
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