Bright start to the lunar new year

Red lanterns strung along Jalan Pasar in Bukit Mertajam for the Chinese New Year celebrations. — Photos: ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

THE old town centre of Bukit Mertajam glows red every night now, giving locals that warm nostalgia of the Chinese New Year festive mood.

Several roads in Bukit Mertajam are now aglow with red lanterns and decorations to mark CNY.