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Chingay Parade Nominated for UNESCO Heritage, Celebrates Culture

12/22/2025

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On December 22, 2025, George Town hosted Chingay parade as Malaysia and Singapore nominated Chingay for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
Rooted in Taoist celebrations, the parade has become a street festival for Penang's 700,000 ethnic Chinese residents along Jalan Penang.
It features lion dancers, drummers, stilt walkers, and unicyclists and draws crowds.
The organizer, Vick Quah Swee Liang, reflected on the parade's significance, recalling attending as a child.

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Story summary

On December 22, 2025, George Town hosted Chingay parade as Malaysia and Singapore nominated Chingay for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
Rooted in Taoist celebrations, the parade has become a street festival for Penang's 700,000 ethnic Chinese residents along Jalan Penang.
It features lion dancers, drummers, stilt walkers, and unicyclists and draws crowds.
The organizer, Vick Quah Swee Liang, reflected on the parade's significance, recalling attending as a child.