Several hills make up Penang Hill, with Western Hill having the highest point at 833 metres (2,733 feet). There is a prominent hilly and forested area on the hill that separates it from the lowlands. Penang’s biggest attraction was used as a retreat for British colonial officials during the colonial period, and is now a […]
Kek Lok Si lights up every CNY
The lighting up of Kek Lok Si is an annual affair that Penangites look forward to every Chinese New Year. This year’s event may not have the usual crowd physically present, but the ceremony was still witnessed by hundreds as it was streamed live via various social media platforms last Sunday on
7th February. The ceremony also included a prayer session and ended with fireworks.
The lights will be in place until
11th March, so we might just be able to head over to the temple in Penang to catch a glimpse of it if the COVID-19 situation stabilises by then.