Thousands come together to celebrate CNY at Penang CM's open house

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (Centre, holding a box of oranges) posing for a photo with guests and attendees including Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Ramli Ngah Talib and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Raja Noora Ashikin Raja Abdullah (to Chow's left) during Chow's Chinese New Year open house held at Setia Spice Arena here in Bayan Lepas, Penang.

GEORGE TOWN: It may be Chinese New Year but for Penangites, it means a shared celebration and fun festive events to attend.

Wanting to experience the colourful performances and cuisine at the Chief Minister's Chinese New Year open house, Hayati Hussein, 69, and her neighbours were thrilled to witness the lion dance on stilts and cultural dance performances.