Since Penang has a substantial Chinese population, they go all out decorating the malls.
The city streets are hatefully congested for the 15 days of the event, and significant planning must be made as to buying groceries and eating out.
Most vendors would be closed for much of the 2 weeks, especially when the economy is doing well.
Our condo sponsors a Lion Dance every year to usher in good luck and prosperity.
It is held at 10:00am on a day announced to residents who are invited to gather for the festivities.
They bring the troupe from tower to tower, dancing in the luck until a long strong of raucous firecrackers are hung and fired off to scare away bad luck.
It certainly scares young children and adults with sensitive ears.
~ Shien
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