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.

槟城华人清真寺

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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槟城菜场欢庆福德正神圣诞节

福德正神(土地公公)在中国东南沿海、台湾、南洋被奉为财神,广受尊崇,通常俗称大伯公。正月十五是大伯公的圣诞,从清迈到槟城,南洋华人都举办隆重的庆祝活动,搭台唱戏(给神听)。槟城市中心一个热闹的菜市场就有这样一个戏台。白天祭拜的人多,晚上则搭台唱戏。

拜拜用品
白天可以在菜市场买到祭拜用品

福德正神生日

福德正神生日
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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。

万佛灯会
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