People take photos for the Rat decorations at the Penang Chinese New Year Celebration "Miao Hui" in Penang, Malaysia, Feb. 2, 2020. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Penang Chinese New Year Celebration "Miao Hui" was held on Sunday in Penang, Malaysia, as people gathered and celebrated with folk rhyme, Teochew opera, lion dance and multicultural performances.
"Miao Hui", also called Temple Fair, or commonly known as Penang Chinese New Year Celebration in Penang is an annual event. It aims to spread traditional Chinese cultures through a Chinese New Year festive event.
A master makes dough figurines at the Penang Chinese New Year Celebration "Miao Hui" in Penang, Malaysia, Feb. 2, 2020. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
An actor writes Chinese characters at the Penang Chinese New Year Celebration "Miao Hui" in Penang, Malaysia, Feb. 2, 2020. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
Actors and actresses perform Teochew opera at the Penang Chinese New Year Celebration "Miao Hui" in Penang, Malaysia, Feb. 2, 2020. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
A visitor puts on opera makeup at the Penang Chinese New Year Celebration "Miao Hui" in Penang, Malaysia, Feb. 2, 2020. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
People watch a street performance at the Penang Chinese New Year Celebration "Miao Hui" in Penang, Malaysia, Feb. 2, 2020. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
A fire breather performs at the Penang Chinese New Year Celebration "Miao Hui" in Penang, Malaysia, Feb. 2, 2020. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
People enjoy the traditional lion dance performance at the Penang Chinese New Year Celebration "Miao Hui" in Penang, Malaysia, Feb. 2, 2020. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua) ■
