Penang 2010 Wesak Procession

Happy (Belated) Wesak Day. :")

I have participated in the 2010 Penang Wesak Procession with the Hokkezan Ichinenji. (As their photographer of the day to cover bits and bits on what is happening on that day). This is my first participation in a Wesak Procession. A very new and fresh experience for me. (I remember I do go and watch a procession but involved in one, this is going to be the first time).

* This are going to be a post with tones of photos in it, and it is going to take some times to load it. Thanks for your patient on this. :")

More photos after the jump... :)

I am not sure but I think this is the first time Hokkezan Ichinenji participate in a Wesak procession as well with their very own flower car! :D I believe everyone has been busy planning and involve in all the prepartion few weeks before the actual event to ensure that it is a successful one. Here are some of the photos before the procession started... you can just feel the anticipation and excitement that everyone have for this procession.

Rev. Noda conducting meeting with the rest

Yup the very own flower car!

Let's get some water on the plant :)

Rev. Noda has always been a cheerful person. ;)

Some profile shoot for the Buddha statue on the ride

We have small little fan as well (I guess to cold down the driver)

And also another little Buddha at the front

LB getting up close and personal with her LX3

Check out the umbrella with tones of deco and flower on it. Lovely!

Getting inside the hall...

I noticed her at the front gate and then requested for a quick shoot. Cheers! ;"D

小慧 playing with the LX3

Some peaceful moments for Rev. Noda

Yeah, a peace sign ;)

We have small cute Baby here as well. :"D

Into some discussion

A final practice on the  uchiwa-daiko before we roll out.

Here we go~!!

All the procession team are gather at the field. Getting all their members ready before the procession start.

At the field

#5 - Penang Nichiren Shu Buddhist Association

The 5 flags.

Rev. Noda is excited (and looks very cute as well)  :"D - He always is

Alright, Up and ready

LB getting some shoot here (and me too)

Some other flower cars in the processions

Love the peaceful feel here

Uncle checking to ensure everything is ready

Let's get it started

Rev. Noda leading the procession

Unagi said the driver on the car is me - So,This is not me :"P

Hugh group we have here... :)

The energetic Rev. Noda

Move on Move on

小慧 in the procession

Staring at the flower car - deep in thought

Yeah I like this kid's expression. So cheerful and happy :"D

Not to mentioned, Rev. Noda is like that as well. ;)

Day is getting dark real soon

Getting closer to the best time here. (I love the warm and cold feel that is contradict in this shoot) ;)

Rev. Noda with arms wide open

Moving forward troops

On the trailer

The participants of the procession playing the uchiwa-daiko

Love the strobe feel (And bokeh) shoot for this one

Guess the flag's men are enjoying themselves a lot. ;)

Alex taking the lead here.

Here he go

The trailer that is used to move the flower car

Em.., may be I am used to be before when I was a kid. :")

Make me feel like Rev. Noda is in Japan now... :"D

Alex seems to be like is doing his beat-box. (Neh... he is not. ;))

Finally we are back to the field

It has been a great night. :) (At least I enjoy it)

It has been a tiring (Hehe LB told me her leg is not her leg anymore) and great night. I hardly walk/jog that much for one whole evening. But I think it is a great experience joining a Wesak procession and feeling the difference feeling as a participants in stead of a viewers. I guess that's all for today. I hope you enjoy the series so far (and I apologize for this late post due to some other pending assignments that need to be completed in advance + some family trips last week).

Anyway, I hope you all have a good Friday evening and a great weekend ahead. Cheers. ;)

* Started to not feeling that well, I think I better go and get some rest now... `;")

I guess I forget to post the link to the whole series. :"P (Thanks to 小慧 for reminding me). For those who are intrested. Here you go.