Parade by the sea pays homage to Malaysia’s rich heritage

1 Performers incolourful attire greeting the crowd during the cultural parade at the Straits Quay seafront promenade.2 Participants of the ‘Menjalur Gemilangkan Bandar’ programme on their journey to distribute the national flag to residents of Bandar Baru Perda, in Teluk Kumbar.

THE Budaya Celebration by-the-sea in Penang, held to mark National Day, was a vibrant affair with 18 cultural groups taking part in a parade and putting on full performances afterwards.

The event at the Straits Quay seafront promenade at Tanjung Tokong also featured kolattam, joget, silat gendang, Teochew opera and chingay performances.