This year Chinese New Year celebration in Penang will be slightly different from other previous years as there are many events lining up in the schedule along the Chinese New Year period.
13th February 2010 (Saturday)
Family Reunion
It is the custom for all the Chinese family to have reunion together which signify the family are united and meet back after a year of separation due to overseas study or work.
14th February 2010 (Sunday)
Chinese New Year
Welcoming the year of Tiger, all the temples are expected to be packed like 'can of sardin' and beware of the burning joss sticks all around you. But of cause, this only applied to those going to the temples and pray. :-)
20th February 2010 (Saturday)
Penang Chinese New Year Celebration 2010
We missed out last year celebration so we have no idea what it is all about but we will post a link HERE to guide the readers on what the celebration is all about.
Objective: Introduce traditional Chinese culture in a grand manner and celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year
Time: 1500hours to 0000hour
Venue: Penang Heritage Site, Malaysia
Street: Armenian Street, Acheen Street, Kapitan Kling Mousque Street, Cannon Square, Ah Quee Street
Admission: FREE
Street: Armenian Street, Acheen Street, Kapitan Kling Mousque Street, Cannon Square, Ah Quee Street
Admission: FREE
21th February 2010 (Sunday)
Jade Emperor Celebration / Thni Kong Seh
In the Taoism belief, Jade Emperor is the Taoist ruler of Heaven and all realms of existence below including that of Man and Hell. To read more about the Jade Emperor, please click HERE.
Jade Emperor celebration in Penang is celebrated as a grand as possible as it is also known as the Hokkien New Year. According to the old folks:
"The Hokkiens somehow angered one of the Chinese sect in China which wanted a revenge by killing all the Hokkiens. The Hokkiens went into a sugarcane plantation for hiding but the pursuers continue to chase after them. Fearing for their life, the Hokkiens prayed to the Jade Emperor for his mercy and help. Miraculously, heavy rain poured on earth which extinguished the fires started by the pursuers and caused them to leave. The Hokkiens were safe then and it was the midnight of the 8th day of the Chinese Lunar calendar. Therefore, the day is celebrated with prayers of thanksgiving."
More on this event - click HERE
Time: 2200 hours till midnight
Venue: Jade Emperor Pavilion/Thni Kong Tua and Chew Jetty
Admission: FREE
28th February 2010 (Sunday)
Twa Pek Hong (God of Prosperity's) Float Procession and Chap Goh Mei
From what we know, Twa Pek Kong float procession only be held every 12 years which is fall on the Tiger year. The previous procession was held in 1998 and the float procession is held in conjuntion with the deity's birthday.
For this year 2010 float procession, the organiser is expecting about 40 floats to join the procession together with the Penang Chingay team. For more info about his event - click HERE and HERE.
Time: 2200 hours (procession start)
Venue: Around George Town (please see the map below)
Organizer: Poh Hock Seah
*We do provide transportations for those interested to go for the celebration in a big group (8-10 people) and the transportation fees can be negotiated. Those students who desired to go for Thaipusam with all your friends in a big group, don't hesitate to contact us via email pgtourism09@gmail.com or contact 017-4898816 (Victor) / 017-4521699 (Sing Chow)*
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