The old Kuan Yin Temple lighted up at night with lanterns during Chinese New Year. Located at Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, it is one of the oldest Chinese temples in Penang.
Penang Street View: A Temple of Lanterns
Penang Chinese New Year Celebration (Miao Hui)
Preparations underway for Miao Hui, a Chinese New Year Celebration that will be held in George Town on 28th January 2023 from 4pm to 11pm at the heritage area from the Esplanade to the Khoo Kongsi. The celebration includes various cultural performances, food and most of the Penang Chinese clan houses will be open for public visit. It was found that the first Miao Hui event was also held in 1999, which was also the Year of Rabbit.
Ayer Itam Street View on a CNY Noon
2023 Chinese New Year Decorations in Penang Malls
Armenian Street View during CNY
2022 Chinese New Year Decorations at Armenian Street (Lebuh Armenian)
Carnarvon Street (Lebuh Carnarvon) Shophouses
Penang Malls Chinese Lunar New Year Decorations
Esplanade Street Art: Year of Ox Sculptures
Lantern style sculptures of bull and cow signifying the Year of Ox for this Chinese New Year which can be viewed at the Esplanade in George Town.
Esplanade Street Art: Dragon and Phoenix Lantern Sculptures
Lantern style sculptures of a dragon and a phoenix from the Chinese culture are on lighted display at the Esplanade in George Town. These sculptures are made for the Chinese New Year celebrations in February but due to the pandemic and movement control order, not many people managed to visit them. Therefore, they are still being put on display till now.