The meditating Buddha statue in the front of Tay Kak Sie temple. There is a ship on the background which is the miniature of Admiral Cheng Ho’s ship. The ship was used as a stage to perform many attractions during the celebration of Chinese New Year.

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The meditating Buddha statue in the front of Tay Kak Sie temple. Sat under the bodi tree which is believed to be the tree where Gautama was meditating as well.

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Another paper of wish hung on the Tree of Hope in Tay Kak Sie temple. The picture is Snoopy (Peanuts) reading a book, the wish was meant for a good achievement/grade at school or college.

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One of many papers of wish hung on the Tree of Hope. Seen from its picture, Dear Daniel and Hello Kitty (SANRIO) in wedding dress, the wish was meant for a long lasting relationship between the couple/spouse.

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Besides the red lanterns, there was also the Tree of Hope where people are hanging their papers of wish on it (which reminds me of Tanabata in Japan).

Photographer: Christines Arlin