Celebrate CNY online with these virtual arts and culture events


Guzheng musician Sara Heng will be performing a piece called 'The Conqueror' with Hands Percussion at the 'New Year, New Hope' online festival on Feb 12. Photo: The Star/Faihan Ghani

Three virtual Chinese New Year festivals, featuring arts and culture community programmes, look set to add much-needed festive and traditional joy to homes across Malaysia amid the pandemic.

The New Year, New Hope online festival, organised by the Selangor state government, will be streamed (free) on Friday (February 12) at 9pm via the Selangor Menteri Besar’s Mandarin Facebook page.

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