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Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Lantern Festival or Moon Cake Festival 2010

Lantern Festival or Moon Cake Festival 2010
Photo Credit : Tourism Malaysia
Celebrated in the eighth month of the Chinese Lunar calendar, the Lantern Festival is a delightful event for visitors of all ages.


Dating back 3,000 years to Zhou Dynasty in China, this moon gazing and lantern parading was celebrated in honour of Chang Er, the beautiful wife of tyrannical ruler and archer Hou Yi. Her boldness in saving the villagers by drinking the elixir of life has made her a legend to be remembered through all generation.


The highlight will be a lantern procession full of colorful lanterns in various shapes and sizes. Tourists should not miss the opportunity to savor a tasty mooncake, which are baked specially for this occasion.


Time : 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Date: 2nd Oct 2010
Venue: Esplanade, Penang
Organizer: Penang State Government
Tel: 04-6505136


Source : Tourism Malaysia

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