Performers dance at the Penang CNY Celebration in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, Jan. 28, 2023. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
PENANG, Malaysia, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- The bustling and festive atmosphere of the Chinese New Year has been pervading various countries in Southeast Asia. In Penang, Malaysia, wonderful dragon and lion dances are making a grand appearance on the streets, attracting tourists to flock to the crowd to watch and take photos.
Paper-cutting, lanterns, opera performances, and a wealth of cultural activities are unveiled for celebrating the Chinese New Year, which enlivened and ignited a warm and joyful moment in George Town.
Performers perform lion dance at the Penang CNY Celebration in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, Jan. 28, 2023. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
Performers perform lion dance at the Penang CNY Celebration in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, Jan. 28, 2023. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
People watch a performance at the Penang CNY Celebration in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, Jan. 28, 2023. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
Children learn paper-cut art at the Penang CNY Celebration in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, Jan. 28, 2023. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
Performers perform dragon dance at the Penang CNY Celebration in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, Jan. 28, 2023. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
People visit the Penang CNY Celebration in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, Jan. 28, 2023. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
People watch a traditional opera performance at the Penang CNY Celebration in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, Jan. 28, 2023. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)■
