Temple pushes for Chingay to receive Unesco status


Ho says the recent Chingay procession in Johor Baru drew more than 300,000 people.

THE success of last month’s Chingay procession in Johor Baru has breathed new life into the Johor Baru Tiong-Hua Association’s efforts to seek Unesco World Heritage status for the annual event.

Association president Ho Sow Tong said they met with the Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing about submitting an application to Unesco through official channels.

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