Valentine’s Day, Chap Goh Meh celebrations today

A float highlighting the traditional Peranakan ‘dondang sayang’ sharing mandarin oranges with the crowd at a previous Chap Goh Meh celebration at the Esplanade. — Filepic

PENANG is gearing up to host at least 10 major events throughout the year.

The festivities will kick off with the state-level celebration of Chap Goh Meh today, which is expected to draw thousands to the Esplanade.