Penang's Chingay Parade in high spirit under wet weather

The Star

The sudden rain that came in the evening did not dampen the enthusiasm at this year’s Penang’s Chingay Festival, in which 45 teams turned up for the parade to showcase the state’s rich multicultural heritage.  Read more at http://tinyurl.com/3szrh3n3  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00 The year's Penang Chinggai Festival parade concluded on a high note with a spectacular

00:07 fireworks display illuminating the night sky, symbolizing the end of 2023 and the anticipation

00:14 of a brighter year ahead despite a chilly and wet start of it.

00:19 Kicking off from Jalan Johor next to Padang Brown in Georgetown amidst a light drizzle,

00:25 the parade saw participation of 42 teams from diverse organizations at 7pm on Saturday.

00:34 The rain gradually subsided as the procession traversed.

00:39 Despite the initial dam conditions, the crowd was eager to witness the night's performances.

00:46 The parade featured captivating lion and dragon dancers, stilt walkers, unicyclists, school

00:53 bands and daring flag bearers who skillfully balanced giant flagpoles on their heads.

01:00 Colorfully decorated floats added to the festive atmosphere with hundreds of other performers

01:06 following.

01:08 Spanning a two-hour journey across the city, all the teams showcased their talents at the

01:14 conclusion of the parade on Lebo Light.

01:17 Following the team performances, which included the final breathtaking display of a lion dance

01:23 on stilts, the festivities culminated with the mesmerizing fireworks displayed around

01:37 midnight leaving everyone in awe.

01:41 Among those present were Penang Chief Minister Chow Kwan Yew and State Tourism and Creative

01:47 Economy Committee Chairman Wong Hon Wai.

01:51 The name Chinggye is the art of costume or masquerade in Hokkien.

01:57 The Chinese in Penang were said to have begun performing the Chinggye in 1919 to mark the

02:02 birthday of the Goddess of Mercy.

02:05 Over the years, the procession has evolved.

02:09 Among others, it is now a way to promote tourism and was recognized as an Intangible Cultural

02:16 Heritage by the National Heritage Department in 2012.

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