Penang State CNY Open House

Thousands of people from all walks of life thronged Campbell Street for the CNY celebration open house hosted by the state government on the fourth day of the first month of Lunar Calendar.. Rows of red lanterns and light bulbs could be seen hanging across the whole street, welcoming the year of ox, a year full of challenges and surprises…

Traditional cakes, cookies, dim sum, mandarin oranges were given out to the people at roadside.. The whole environment was so amazing and the entire street turned into a sea of people…Besides, a spectacular lion dance performance was held at the junction of Campbell street and Penang Road and all the amazing stunts and dancing skills were portrayed to the public. The lions were prancing and jumping from pole to pole accompanied by exciting drumbeats…

“Cultural extravaganza” - The best to describe the State CNY open house at Campbell Street Penang. Taken from the Star



Free drinks like Milo and Nescafe were provided for the visitors and heaps of live singing and traditional singing packed the whole street… Another highlight of the event was the dragon dance by a team of children.. So cute and the skill of dancing they showed was so amazing.. Furthermore, about 9pm, the VIPS arrived.. Our Penang Governor, Penang Chief Minister and other VIPS came passing by sitting on beautifully decorated trishaws, wishing the people “gong xi gong xi”… The whole event was fantastic but to me I think it was over crowded d and we couldn’t even move, especially the area in front of the stage, as this open house was firstly held on the street instead of large field at the Esplanade..

Campbell Street Festivities


Stage Performance