Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Thaipusam in Penang

Wow, there's a lot going on here. I'll post a map later after I mark out the street closures, etc.

We walked to the downtown streets where the Silver Chariot and the Golden Chariot were proceeding from downtown to the temples near the botanic gardens. Lots of activity there and plenty of chances to see the chariots and the dances, etc., that proceeded (albeit slowly).

In 2024, the chariots could be tracked online at:

- Silver Chariot : https://chariot.byebyte.org/map

- Golden Chariot : https://pheb.digitalpenang.my/map

 

New Year's in Penang

 well, the malls (Gurney Plaza, Gurney Paragon, Queesnbay, etc. et. al.) are decorated and festive. There are fireworks on the night before at various spots.