Kek Lok Si Temple CNY Celebrations 2025 (槟城鹤山极乐寺农历新年庆祝活动2025) will be held from 25 January – 25 February 2025 at Malaysia’s largest Buddhist temple.
Devotees can participate in prayers and rituals throughout the month, while visitors can marvel at the awe-inspiring light displays and installations atop the hills of Ayer Itam, creating the perfect backdrop for memorable photos.
Join in the festive spirit at the temple fair (庙会) and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere! Everyone is welcome.
Programme / List of Activities 节目表
- 25 January 2025
- (7:00pm – 8:00pm) Chinese New Year (CNY) light-up ceremony with prayers and fireworks 新春亮灯仪式,僧侣诵经及烟火秀
- 25 January – 25 February 2025
- (7:00pm – 12:00am) CNY light-up 新春亮灯
- 29 – 31 January 2025
- (8:00pm) Prayer to dispel misfortunes 消灾普佛
- 12 February 2025
- (8:00am) End of spring sprinkle water ceremony 元宵洒净
- (9:00am) Thousand Buddha prayers 万佛吉祥法会
- 12 – 25 February 2025
- (8:00am – 4:00pm) Thousand Buddha prayers 万佛吉祥法会
- (4:00pm) Prayers for good luck 祈福消灾补运
- 24 February 2025
- (7:00pm) Medicine Buddha prayers 药师灯消灾补运
- 25 February 2025
- (8:00am) Offering to Buddha 供佛齐天
- (3:00pm) Buddhist ritual to offer food to spirits 施食焰口
Opening Hours
- Venue: Kek Lok Si Temple 槟城极乐寺 [Map]
- Date: 25 January – 25 February 2025
- Time: TBA
Stay tuned for this page for updates on the temple’s opening hours and light-up timing.