Expect large crowds across Penang until end of next week (Poll Inside)


Prosperity all around: Visitors thronging the Armenian Park in George Town, Penang, which has been decorated for Miao Hui celebrations. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: It will be two weekends of colourful, traditional celebrations in Penang, but be prepared for the roads to be jammed.

First, there will be the Miao Hui (temple gathering) state-level new year celebrations tomorrow, followed by the 116th Thnee Kong Seh’s (Jade Emperor) birthday celebration at Chew Jetty.

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