Today is Chinese New Year Day, the start of year of the Ox. The Chinese in Penang would take days to prepare for the celebration, making CNY cookies, shopping for new clothes, shoes, purses. I remember when I was a kid, those from affordable families, would have 15 new clothes, one for each day of celebration. The adults work hard and many people take 15 days off from work to celebrate with their family. It is all about eating, visiting family members and friends, some take the opportunity to gamble and try their new year luck; and the kids enjoy collecting red packets from their married family members. It is so much much for the old and the young. The best time of the year; a time for tourist to visit Penang and enjoy the fun. Hotels will be full, food prices normally go up and the market place will be closed during the first few days. So make sure you stock up your food for the next few days. Xong Xi Fa Cai - Have a Blessed New Year!!!
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