The beautifully decorated and illuminated Kek Lok Si temple during a Chinese New Year night in Penang.
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A Hop-On Hop-Off bus passing by Carnarvon Street‘s row of old heritage pre-war shophouses in George Town during an afternoon.
Every year, during the Chinese New Year festive period, the famous and iconic Kek Lok Si temple will be illuminated to celebrate the festival.
Lanterns decorating the Kapitan Keling Mosque Street during Chinese New Year festive period in George Town.
Chinese New Year decoration at the central atrium of Queensbay Mall, a shopping center in Penang.
The Nine Emperor Gods’ Temple at Macallum Street Ghaut, George Town.
Primarily observed by the local Chinese, the Nine Emperor Gods Festival is a 9-days Taoist celebration beginning on the eve of 9th lunar month of the Chinese calendar. This year’s celebration started last week and today is the last day. During this 9-days period, devotees will be observing a strict vegetarian diet. It was said that it usually rains on the last day of this festival.
During Chinese New Year, the Kek Lok Si temple complex in Penang will be brightened with lanterns and decorative lighting for almost a month, making it a dazzling spectacle at night.
