Pavilion of the Jade Emperor
Prayers for the Jade Emperor
The Chinese Hokkien community would be celebrating the birthday of the Jade Emperor, or Thnee Kong Seh, today at 12am — the ninth day of the Chinese lunar calendar. As the clock strikes 12 midnight, the celebration would be kicking off with prayers often accompanied by the sound of firecrackers and offerings to the Jade Emperor. For the local Hokkiens here, this day is in fact celebrated even more extravagantly than the first day of Chinese New Year and is also known as the Hokkien New Year.
A Scenic Reservoir at Teluk Bahang
The Teluk Bahang dam or reservoir is located nearby to the Penang National Park with scenic surroundings. It also hosts the Penang International Dragon Boat Festival annually.
Esplanade’s Coast
Coastal walls of Esplanade.
Crossing the Penang Bridge
George Town Chinese New Year Festival
Church Street: Eng Loh Coffeeshop and Hotel
Kek Lok Si lighted up for Chinese New Year
Kek Lok Si will be lighted up at night for a month in view of the Chinese New Year.
Penang Street Art (Mural @ Cheah Kongsi)
Wall mural at the Cheah Kongsi, Armenian Street in George Town.