Victor KhooDec 10, 2019Penang Dragon Boat FestivalMarking the 40th anniversary, Penang recently hosted its bi-annual international dragon boat festival in the weekend of 7th – 8th...
Victor KhooFeb 26, 2019Chinese New Year Penang Tradition“Chneah Hoay” is a local Chinese tradition dating back to 1844 on the 14th day of Chinese New Year. This annual ceremonial tradition was...
Victor KhooJan 23, 2019Penang ThaipusamPenang is rich in culture and tradition. One of most celebrated festival in Penang with over a million devotees descending into this tiny...
Victor KhooOct 25, 2018Kew Ong Yah Festival“Kew Ong Yah” or the Nine Emperor Gods festival is widely celebrated in Penang among the Chinese. This is an important Taoist tradition...
Victor KhooJul 15, 2018My Family TraditionPenang Chinese culture is strongly influenced by the Confucian, Buddhism and Taoism tradition. Dating back as early as the 18th century,...