Presgrave Street in George Town decorated with lanterns during Chinese New Year.
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A Temple at Chew Jetty
A temple lights up with lanterns during Chinese New Year nights at the Chew Jetty, George Town.
Cheah Kongsi At Night
The newly restored Cheah Kongsi clan temple and association complex at Beach Street, George Town.
Kek Lok Si During CNY
The Kek Lok Si temple lights up every year during Chinese New Year.
George Town Street View: Cheah Kongsi Old Entrance
The night facade of the Armenian Street entrance of the Cheah Kongsi in George Town.
George Town Street View: Penang Street Lanterns
Lanterns decorating part of Penang Street (or Lebuh Penang) in George Town.
George Town Street View: Kuan Yin Temple Lanterns
The old Kuan Yin Temple at Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling (or Kapitan Keling Mosque Street) is beautifully decorated with hanging red lanterns during Chinese New Year festival in George Town.
George Town Street View: Southern Lions Dance
The Chinese Southern Lions Dance is a common sight in Penang during the celebration period of the Chinese Lunar New Year.
Penang Chinese New Year 2016 (The 12 Animal Zodiacs)
The Chinese 12 Animal Zodiacs on display at the Esplanade in George Town. This outdoor exhibition is part of the Penang Chinese New Year 2016 festival celebration.
Penang CNY: The Jade Emperor Birthday (Weld Quay)
Today marks the birthday of the Jade Emperor deity.
During the Chinese New Year’s 15-days period in Penang, the celebration for the birthday of the Jade Emperor will fall on the 9th lunar day of Chinese New Year. This day is particularly celebrated a lot by the Hokkien community in Penang and is also commonly referred to as the Hokkien New Year. There will be lots of prayers, food offerings and various festivities held for the Jade Emperor on this day. Two popular areas in Penang where this day is celebrated are the Jade Emperor Pavilion temple at Ayer Itam and the Clan Jetties area at Weld Quay, George Town.
