Monday 25 February 2013

Chinese New Year Cultural Heritage Celebration 2013

Event: Chinese New Year Cultural Heritage Celebration 2013

Date: 16th February 2013 (Saturday)

Time: 3.00pm – 12 midnight

Venue: Armenian St, Ah Quee St, Acheh St, Canon St, Chulia St, Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, Soo Hong Lane and Kampong Kolam
Admission: FREE


Organized by the Penang State government, the Penang Chinese Clan Council and Clan Association Youth Committee Penang;  the festival will begin at 3pm till midnight on the 16th of February all around George Town.

This year, the Chinese New Year Cultural & Heritage Celebration will be showcasing the rich culture of the various clans in George Town. There will be a myriad of activities including Lion Dance, handicraft demonstrations, calligraphy and Chinese martial arts.

Several performances, including the famous Chinese tale ‘Legend of the White Snake’, had been incorporated into the celebration to mark the Year of the Snake.

The Yang di-Pertua Negeri  T.Y.T Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas and Penang Chief Minister Y.A.B Lim Guan Eng are expected to grace the official opening ceremony of the celebration.

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