Vesak Day Singapore - 17 May 2011

An important occasion in the Buddhist calendar, Vesak Day in Singapore commemorates Lord Buddha's entry into Nirvana after attaining spiritual enlightenment. Crowds gather at temples around the city, inside which monks chant holy sutras.
Devotees set caged birds free - a poetic gesture which serves as a mark of respect to all living creatures. In the evening, there are candlelit processions around the city.

Some of the best vantage points for observing festivities are the Buddhist Lodge at River Valley Road, the Thai Buddhist Temple at Jalan Bukit Merah and Lian Shan Shuang Lin Temple at Jalan Toa Payoh.

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