Visitors queuing for train tickets to go to Penang Hill while
THE Festival of Lights illuminated Penang as locals living and working out of town returned home during the long weekend to reunite with loved ones.
The air was filled with excitement as families in colourful attire visited temples in the morning to express gratitude and receive blessings.
A devotee praying at the Arulmigu Karumariaman Temple in Seberang Jaya. (Below) Visitors admiring decorations on sale at Little India.
Coffeeshops and other eateries were filled to the brim with customers enjoying the festive break, while hotels welcomed domestic tourists.
Shoppers at Gurney Plaza recording with their mobile phones as Temple of Fine Arts dancer G. Ashmita performs a solo Peacock Dance as part of the mall's pre-Deepavali festivities.
The usual haunts such as Penang Hill, Penang Bird Park, Esplanade and Armenian Street in the heart of the George Town heritage enclave were also packed with visitors.
Many were seen taking pictures at every corner with their relatives and friends.
International and local tourist flock to Deepavali at Armenian Street.. —ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star
In the lead-up to Deepavali, crowds thronged Little India to shop for new clothing and goodies while the malls brought cheer by holding cultural performances and workshops.
Visitors queuing for train tickets to go to Penang Hill while
Others flock to Penang Bird Park in Seberang Jaya.
A teacher helping pupils from SJK (T) Ramakrishna to make mini Deepavali LED lamps during a programme at Tech Dome Penang. — Photos: LIM BENG TATT and ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star
Visitors admiring decorations on sale at Little India.
