Night of raising lanterns and flags

Dragon dance troupes get Petaling Street visitors and traders in the festive mood at the start of the joint Mid-Autumn Festival and Malaysia Day celebrations in Petaling Street.

PETALING Street came alive on Tuesday with a festive double celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival and Malaysia Day, which are just one day apart this year.

Loud drumming and music drew tourists both local and foreign to the main arch of Petaling Street, where there were performances on stage.