Kevin Chen says a prayer at the Hsi Lai Temple in Hacienda Heights. He said he went to the temple to pray for good health. peace and harmony in the upcoming lunar new year. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Nicholas Nguyen, 5, takes a picture at Hsi Lai Temple in Hacienda Heights, as his sister, Evelyn, 2, sits next to him. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Eric Zhao, 7, and his mother, Wei Wang, of Rowland Heights say prayers at Hsi Lai Temple as the Year of the Tiger approaches. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Tammy Chen, 2, offers a prayer at the Hsi Lai Temple in Hacienda Heights. On Sunday there will be a service in the morning and afternoon cultural performances at 12:30pm. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
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Chueh Chung, a Buddhist nun at Hsi Lai Temple in Hacienda Heights, takes a photo. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Michelle Young walks her daughter Charlotte, 14 months, among the displays at Hsi Lai Temple. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Chuch Miao, a Buddhist nun at Hsi Lai Temple in Hacienda Heights, adjusts one of the displays for the lunar new year festivities. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
