Date: 9th February 2009 (Monday)

Location: Esplanade, Penang

Time: 6.30pm to 11pm

Organizer: Penang State Government

Tel: 604-650 5136

The Penang State Government will organize the 'Chap Goh Meh' celebration or the 15th night of the Lunar New Year celebration on 9th February 2009 at Esplande from 7pm to 11pm.

This occasion signifies the first full moon of the New Year and during this celebration you will find fair maidens gathering to toss tangerines into the sea, in hope that their future spouse will pick it up. Besides that, there will be several cultural performances including a Baba Nyonya performance.

Fireworks will be display at the event day.