Photo of the day: Sin Sze Si Ya Temple’s unique ritual wards off bad luck

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AT the Sin Sze Si Ya Temple in Kuala Lumpur, the Taoist community gathers for a religious ceremony to mark the celebration of the Chinese New Year. Leading up to the festive occasion, participants engage in the tradition of crawling under tables as a ritual believed to ward off bad luck, commonly referred to as “suay.” – February 10, 2024

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