Various activities at the Chinese New Year festival and celebration in George Town.
Penang Chinese New Year Festival: The Blue Lion
Lion dance performance during the Chinese New Year celebration at George Town. Lion dance in Penang was found to have started during the 1930s, whereby it was a tradition brought over by immigrants from southern China back then. Hence, the common lion dance here is the southern lion dance style. Usually performed during Chinese New Year or any major Chinese event, the lion dance is believed to bring luck and fortune.
George Town Street View: Bishop Street
George Town Street View: Night Street Lanterns
Kek Lok Si during Chinese New Year
Like every Chinese or Lunar New Year, the famous Kek Lok Si temple complex will be lighted up during the nights of the festive period in Penang. Throngs of visitors will be going up the hill temple to marvel at the display of the lights.
Queensbay Mall Chinese New Year Decoration
Kek Lok Si Lightings @ 2019 Chinese New Year
Penang Perspective: George Town’s Chinese New Year Celebration
The annual Chinese New Year celebration which is held in George Town’s heritage area. The celebration usually features various traditional arts and performance of the local Chinese culture.
Batu Kawan: Aspen City Central Island Park (Chinese New Year)
Chinese New Year decorations at the recently built Central Island Park in Aspen Vision City in Batu Kawan, Penang. For the past several years, the Batu Kawan region has been undergoing several major developments including new townships and highways.
Butterworth: Raja Uda Pre-Chinese New Year Celebration
