Street aglow with joy and goodwill


Khairul (centre, in purple batik shirt) and Chai (fourth from left) enjoying the lantern festival. — Photos: IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

KUALA Lumpur’s Petaling Street was abuzz with activity as more than 1,000 people including B40 group, single mothers and orphans came to be part of the Lantern Festival.

Organised by Kuala Lumpur Chinese Assembly Hall (KLCAH) women’s division and Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (Pemadam), the festival featured vibrant lion and dragon dances as well as a breathtaking fireworks display.

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