Rooted firmly in tradition


Devotees and visitors thronging the Chau Yuan Gong Temple in Chew Jetty which has a grand altar of offerings during the Pai Thee Kong or Jade Emperor’s Birthday. — LIM BENG TATT, ZHAFARAN NASIB and BERNARD SEE/The Star

PENANG has been buzzing with energy over the last two weeks, thanks to a vibrant mix of Chinese New Year celebrations and the Thaipusam festival.

Foreign visitors who observed these cultural events were amazed by how deeply traditions and heritage were woven into the fabric of the celebrations.

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