Datuk's Keramat at Loyang Tua Pek Kong temple : close-up
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20 Jun 2003
Photographed By Heirwin Mohd Nasir
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Close-up of the shrine protected by a low metal gate with an onion-shaped part. It is on a raised platform with offerings of food and drink. There are flowers in vases as well as a sprinkling of flowers. Title devised by Library staff.
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