Painting the town red

A visitor posing for the camera with children dressed in monkey costumes during the lighting up ceremony for Chinese New Year at the Esplanade in Light Street. — Photos: GARY CHEN/The Star

SEVERAL streets in the George Town heritage enclave have been beautifully lit up to bring the Lunar New Year mood to the public.

Church Street, Bishop Street, King Street, Light Street and Penang Street are now aglow with 4,000 LED bulbs and lanterns.