Keeping traditional lantern art shining bright in Malaysia

By WONG LI ZA
Photos By The Star/Low Lay Phon

A brightly coloured phoenix design created by Wong, a lantern artist.

For many adults, their childhood memories of the Mid-Autumn Festival include carrying glass paper lanterns lit with candles around the neighbourhood.

Popular lantern designs included the dragon, fish or rabbit, as well as the foldable paper tanglung.

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