Went for a wander around the museum last night, however foolishly turned up about half hour before closing time. Luckily as we were turfed out of the Relic Museum we wandered into the nearby Hindu temple in time to watch a ceremony accompanied by drums and painted men. So last evening wasn't a completely wasted venture! Learning from out mistake we got up earlier, and headed straight for Chinatown for round two of the Tooth Relic museum. Well the temple is absolutely beautiful. Gleaming red and gold walls, hangings and chairs, all focused on three huge golden depictions of Buddha. There was an area to purchase candles and incense as offerings and also scriptures at the desks for devotees to study. The museum begins on a higher level, so we got the lift up and walked
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