Lonely Streets Came Alive

Surprisingly, my dad suggested that he wanted to bring us to participate the annual CNY Cultural & Heritage Celebration on the 20th Feb. As a penangite for almost 18 years, it was my first time taking part in these such grand activities.

Apparently, it took us some time to find a parking area. However, we still had to walk quite a long distance to our destination. The event started at 3pm until the midnight at the inner city heritage enclave. The activities took place at nine different streets which I could say that--- some of the streets I had never travelled before.

Hmm.. firstly, we visited Penang Islamic Museum and it was free admission. OF course, I snapped some pictures there.

When darkness beginning to descend, every streets were slowly thronged with crowds ( holiday-makers, foreign visitors, local people....). Arghh.. I was suffocated and kept sweating. It was believed that over 100,000 participants turned up for the street party. Armed with a free guide booklet, we walked around the streets.

I was pretty fascinated with the decorations there. Strings of bright red lanterns had been put up while the grey structures and historical buildings or whatsoever were adorned with an eye-catching designs. IT seemed like the old old streets already came alive with excitement and sounds.

DANG DANG DANG.. Highlight of the day:
The arrival of the Chief Minister of Penang Lim Guan Eng. For sure we met him that day. Well, he was my dad's idol. Come on, Thumbs up & Claps hands to him!!! He indeed had done his great job. Fully support you , MR.Lim! FOR OUR CITIZENS, FOR OUR COUNTRY & FOR OUR FUTURE!

The revelries went on all night. Around 9 something, we went nearby for our dinner and we then went back home.

Souvenirs from the party

Comment of the day:
I was impressed with the costly cultural extravaganza as well as the historical sites.