Over 40 teams fire up Penang Chingay Festival despite rain

Performers bearing the giant flags on their forehead during the Chingay Festival parade in George Town, Penang. (Dec 30, 2023) —ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Penang's Chingay Festival parade kicks off with over 40 teams participating despite a sudden rain which came pattering in the evening.

Showcasing the state's rich tapestry of multicultural heritage, the members from various associations and groups gathered at 7pm next to Padang Brown in Jalan Johor before forming a long line as they paraded through the city.