Chinese New Year Open House at Masjid Cina Titi Papan, Penang

In Malaysia, a practice known as “open house” (rumah terbuka) is common during the festivities, especially during Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Deepavali, Chinese New Year, and Christmas. Open house means that all well-wishers are received and that everyone, regardless of background, is invited to attend. Free foods and gifts are prepared by the host.

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Masjid Cina Titi Papan is a small mosque in the heart of George Town, Penang. As a mosque that many ethnic Chinese Muslims attend, Masjid Cina Titi Papan hosts a open house event every Chinese New Year.

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Chinese New Year Open House at Masjid Cina Titi Papan
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槟城极乐寺新春万佛灯会

槟城极乐寺每年农历新年都要举办万佛光明吉祥灯会,从除夕开始,亮灯长达一个月的时间,吸引大批民众前往拜佛、赏灯。不过,这段时间也会导致周边交通极为拥堵,而且很难找到停车位,所以建议大家搭乘巴士交通,并且耐心等待。另外,正月十五过后赏灯人潮会减退,亮灯则仍将持续到每晚11点,所以这时再去会轻松一点。

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古晋浮罗岸街是古晋两条唐人街中较整洁、宽敞的一条(另一条唐人街是亚答街),沿街分布了众多的商铺、餐厅。北端起点是著名的古晋群猫雕像,南端起点是古晋大猫雕像和雄伟的牌楼。街道北段有两间凉茶店较值得光顾,南段有数不清的廉价美食,包括著名的潮州猪脚面、福州大包、古晋干捞面都有好几家在卖。中药店、快餐店、水果店、手信店也都很值得一游。

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