May 20, a lovely day to wed

Love is in the air: Penang Chinese Town Hall staff members Tammy Leong (left) and SL Lam preparing the room for marriage registration. — KT GOH/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: With most Covid-19 restrictions being eased now, hundreds of couples will be out to say “I do” on May 20.

The day is deemed special for those who are Chinese-literate because “520” (wu er ling) in Mandarin somewhat rhymes with the phrase “I love you” in the same language.