Preparations in full swing for a grand chingay show


Honoured tradition: A devotee praying to the deities from the five Chinese clans at the Johor Baru Ancient Temple.

JOHOR BARU: The big day is on Feb 17 but for the organisers of the annual Johor Baru Ancient Temple Chingay procession, their work started months ago.

Preparations are in full swing to put on a spectacular show to wow the Sultan of Johor, who will be attending the event for the second time.

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