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The annual procession of deities from the Hokkien, Cantonese, Hainan, Hakka and Teochew clans bring pomp and colour to Johor Baru city centre, witnessed by over 300,000 people.
JOHOR BARU: Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to the city here to witness the return of the Chingay Festival to its former glory after three years of subdued celebrations.
JOHOR BARU, Feb 11 After a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19, the Chingay Parade Festival returned with a grand celebration which saw a crowd of over 300,000 thronging along.