Rong Poh fishermen pay homage to Sea God

Rong Poh residents prayed for prosperity and protection at the Sea God ceremony Wednesday.

Many Rong Poh residents are fishermen and believe gods and goddesses of the ocean protect their boats and can bring them larger catches.  The ceremony sees local residents give alms to monks and pay respect to idol figures.

The ceremony concluded Thursday.

Buddhist monks attend the ceremony in Rong Poh as residents there prayed for prosperity and protection from the Sea God.