29/05/2026
๐ชท ๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ค ๐๐จ๐ฎ โ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ค ๐
๐ฅ๐จ๐๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ ๐โจ
๐๐ก๐๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ฎ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ. ๐
What a beautiful, spiritually uplifting, and resonant night we shared! Thanks to the collective energy, devotion, and hard work of our wonderful team, the SDS Wesak Float Procession 2026 was executed with absolute success and grace on Saturday, 23 May 2026. ๐๐
As we look back on the illuminated Wishing Pond, the vibrant 3.8km procession through Cheras, and the smiling faces of hundreds of devotees, our hearts are filled with immense gratitude. โค๏ธ
We would like to extend our deepest appreciation to everyone who made this possible:
๐ฎ ๐๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ:
We express our highest reverence, respect, and heartfelt thanks to our spiritual guides who led the illumination of the Wishing Pond and showered our devotees with their vibrant chanting and blessings:
Ven. Datuk Dr. K. Sri Dhammaratana Maha Nayaka Thera (Founder of Ti-Ratana Group and Chief High Priest of Malaysia)
Ven. Saddhananda Thera (Spiritual Advisor of Ti-Ratana Klang Vihara)
Ven. Dr. Rewatha Thera (Spiritual Advisor of Universal Spiritual Centre Serendah & Ipoh)
Ven. H. Hemaloka Thera (Spiritual Advisor of Sukha Dhamma School)
๐ค ๐๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ, ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฌ, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ค๐๐ซ๐ฌ:
We are profoundly grateful to the prominent leaders who graced our event, bringing immense dignity, strength, and joy to our official launch:
His Excellency Dharshana M. Perera (High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Malaysia) for his profound keynote address.
Mr. Leong Kok Wah for his wonderful address representing YB Tuan Wong Chen (MP for Subang Constituency).
Datuk Liu Thim Soon (Senior Member of the Ti-Ratana Group).
Dato' Seri K.K. Chai (Chairman of Ti-Ratana Welfare Society).
Dato' Chong Kim Kay (Chairman of Polar Ice Cream).
Dr. Desmund Chun Yew Leong.
Mr. Jack Tai.
๐ง๐ฆ ๐๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ก๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ซ๐ฌ:
You brought immense grace to the event with your serene walk to the tune of Namo Tassa, carrying beautifully decorated offerings to the Triple Gem.๐ชท
๐จ ๐๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐
๐ฅ๐จ๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ค๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ฌ:
A massive round of applause goes to the brilliant teams behind our six breathtaking Ti-Ratana floats! Thank you to every designer, artist, electrician, and helper who spent sleepless nights decorating and assembling them. Your creativity and hard work truly transformed our streets into a spectacular sea of Dhamma lights. ๐๐ก
๐ ๐๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ข๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐
๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ฌ:
We extend our highest gratitude to the PDRM, Traffic Police, RELA, and DBKL for their flawless coordination, vigilance, and dedication in ensuring a safe, smooth, and secure route. We also deeply appreciate the Malaysian Red Crescent team for being on standby and providing excellent medical coverage throughout the night. ๐ฉบ๐ฉน
Our sincere thanks also go to Bro. Choong Hon Woon, who secured timely approvals from the authorities and and coordinated the procession in an orderly manner, with steadfast support from the SDS Maintenance team. ๐
๐ ๐๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ:
Your noble generosity provided the bedrock for this entire event. Because of your support, we were able to share this memorable night with so manyโfrom the Wishing Pond LED lights that allowed many to partake in merit-making, to the puja offerings, a wholesome vegetarian dinner, and a lovely dessert from Polar Ice Cream. ๐๐ฆ
๐ช ๐๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐๐, ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ:
You are the quiet pillars behind this success. From meticulous planning and logistics to ensuring everyone's comfort from start to finish, your tireless efforts and selfless service embodied true Dhamma in action. ๐โจ
๐ถ ๐๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ณ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ:
The students from our Karuna, Upekkha, and Saddha classes completely stole our hearts with their performances! Thank you for your moving tribute performances of "Fo Tuo de Guang" (Buddha's Light), "Wesak Dawn," and "Song to the Triple Gem." You remind us all that the future of our Dhamma is bright. Our deep appreciation also goes to the class teachers and coordinators for training the students. ๐ค๐
๐ฆ ๐๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ข-๐๐๐ญ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ & ๐๐๐ฏ๐จ๐ญ๐๐๐ฌ:
Thank you to the troupe for their high-spirited energy leading the flag-off, and to every single devotee who walked with us in unity, peace, and mindfulness. ๐ฅ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ถโโ๏ธ
๐ฅ ๐๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐
๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ:
Our humble thanks to Bro. Rain Lee, China Press, and the Sri Lanka High Commission for the live broadcasts. ๐ฅ๏ธ๐ฐ
May the merits gained from organizing and participating in this auspicious Wesak celebration bring peace, happiness, good health, and wisdom to you and your loved ones. ๐
With deep gratitude, respect, and blessings, ๐
๐๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ง๐
On behalf of the SDS Wesak Organizing Team ๐ชท