Over 2,500 people attended a grand dinner held in conjunction with the 37th anniversary celebration of the famous Cheng Leong Keong Temple (Jin Long Gong) in Petaling Jaya Old Town on 2nd August 2010, which falls on 22nd day of sixth month of Chinese lunar calendar.
Thousands of worshippers thronged the temple to offer prayers to the resident deity Loke Yan Sin Sze to seek his blessing for good fortune, good health and longevity.
Guest of honour was Deputy Finance Minister Dato' Ir. Donald Lim Siang Chai who is also the temple advisor. Other VIPs present included Petaling Jaya Selatan (PJS) MP Hee Loy Sian and Bukit Gasing state assemblyman Edward Lee. Also present was former Bukit Gasing state assemblyman Dr. Lim Thuang Seng.
Popular local singers entertained diners belting out oldies and latest hits while they enjoyed a sumptuous eight-course Chinese dinner.
A list of blessed items for auction was held to raise funds for rebuilding the temple.
The Cheng Leong Keong Temple is located at No. 35, Jalan 1/2, 46000 Petaling Jaya Tel: 603- 7782-8330.
Worshippers offering prayers in celebration of the 37th birthday anniversary celebration of the Cheng Leong Keong Temple in Petaling Jaya Old Town.
Worshippers offering prayers to deity Loke Yan Sin Sze
to get his blessing for good fortune, good health and longevity.
The garlanded deity of Loke Yan Sin Sze (centre) with his
guardians on either side of him.
Worshippers lighting joss sticks to offer prayers to deity
Loke Yan Sin Sze at the altar.
Burning joss sticks are placed into this big urn of
smouldering ashes.
The five paper horse effigies symbolise earth, water, wind,
fire and metal which sustain life.
Food and colourful paper models are placed on the altar as
offerings to the deity.
The 4-digit number written on four incensed papers
by the deity (one number on each incense paper) for
worshippers to try their lottery luck.
Receipts are issued to worshippers who donated a sum to
the temple.
Petaling Jaya Selatan (PJS) MP YB Hee Loy Sian (2nd
from right) at the grand dinner event.
Former Bukit Gasing state assemblyman Dr. Lim Thuang
Seng (seated, centre) at the grand dinner event.
Guests enjoyed a 8-course Chinese dinner show.
This lucky man (centre) bid successfully for the blessed
item with a staggering RM11,888 It is believed the blessed
item will bring him good fortune and prosperity.
The singer showing off her dance moves.
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