Chinese New Year decorations within the public park in Armenian Street. This year’s Chinese Lunar New Year marks the Year of the Tiger according to Chinese traditional beliefs.
Carnarvon Street (Lebuh Carnarvon) Shophouses
Penang Malls Chinese Lunar New Year Decorations
Penang Thaipusam
Pre-Covid scenes from the Penang Thaipusam festival held in 2019.
During the festival, the breaking of the coconuts is a ritual practiced by Hindus as an act of cleansing and also to symbolize the renounce of one’s ego at the feet of the presiding deity Lord Muruga (usually carried on a chariot). The most notable or intriguing scene from this festival is the kavadi-bearers, devotees who usually had their bodies pierced while undergoing a pilgrimage during the festival.
Thaipusam this year is on 18 January.
Penang Street Art (Writings on the Wall)
Found amidst the heritage city of George Town, these are of art works authored by https://www.instagram.com/trinateoh.
Penang Street Art (Malaysian Arts and Cultures)
Esplanade Penang: Around the World Lantern Sculptures
Penang Esplanade is currently host to a multitude of lantern sculptures which light up during the night, showcasing the various iconic or famous landmarks from around the world. The sculptures are placed there as part of the state’s domestic tourism events during the pandemic period.
There is also a pair of mythical creatures made of paper lantern at the same area: https://travel2penang.org/2021/03/26/esplanade-street-art-dragon-and-phoenix-lantern-sculptures/
Happy New Year 2022
Penang Malls Christmas Decorations
Christmas decorations are an annual affair in the major shopping malls in Penang, such as Gurney Plaza and Queensbay Mall.
