Vegetarian Food Fair at Heong Sun See Temple, Penang

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The Medicine Buddha
Heong Sun See Temple, Penang will be organizing a Vegetarian Food Fair in conjunction with the Nine Emperor Gods' Birthday. The food fair organized in aid of the temple's building fund shall commence from 30th day of the 8th Lunar Month (7/10/2010) to the 9th day of the 9th Lunar Month (16/10/2010) from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm at the temple premises.

Vegetarian food available are: economy rice, noodles (both fried and soup), western food i.e. vegetarian burgers, hot-dogs and chicken chops. Local specialties such as nasi lemak, chicken rice, nyonya kuih, deserts, beverages, etc.

The lighting of Medicines Buddha's Lotus Lamp for good fortune and elimination of obstacles will be incorporated in the Medicine Buddha Repentance Puja on the 3rd and 8th days of the 9th Lunar Month (10/10/2010 & 15 /10/2010) from 8.00 am to 12.00 pm. RM10.00 for individual and RM20.00 for family.

Coupons for the food fair can be obtained from the temple. Contribution in case or in kind will be greatly appreciated.

For more information, kindly contact the temple at No. 428 Jalan Tanjung Tokong Lama, Tanjung Tokong, 10470 Penang, Tel: 04-8999067 or 04-8995070.

Looking forward for your generous support.

May You Be Well and Happy.

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