Hotels and malls go all out to heighten the Chinese New Year ambience

Different from the rest: Shoppers traversing Gurney Paragon Mall’s red lantern walk.

CAPRINE replicas, vibrant blooms and oriental motifs are everywhere as establishments around Penang count down the final two days to Chinese New Year and the start of the goat’s reign.

Shoppers have ample photo-taking opportunities with elaborate backdrops at shopping malls while holidaymakers also find the ambience heightened at hotels.