Sky Lantern Celebration in Malaysia

Every year on the last day of Chinese New Year celebrations in a number of Asian countries, it is customary to hold Chap Guo Mei celebrations, which are dedicated to sky lanterns. There is another interpretation of this holiday. Sometimes under this name Valentine's Day is hidden, but only in the Chinese manner. Celebrations are usually held on the fifteenth night after the onset of the New Year. Chap Guo Mei falls on February 22 this year.

Well, the most popular tradition associated with this holiday is a kind of fortune-telling with making wishes – free girls throw tangerines into the river and ask fate to give them a couple. The Slavs also have a similar tradition, but unmarried girls throw wreaths into the river, wondering about a happy married life. And this is done on the night of Ivan Kupala.

Among tourists, the island of Penang is considered the most popular place to participate in colorful celebrations. On the huge sandy beaches, a unique action unfolds this night – colorful festivals are held, and guests can taste the most exquisite traditional dishes. In the capital of the island – Georgetown – the festival takes place on the central square, which is located at the foot of the famous Fort Cornwallis.

So the guests of the event will have the opportunity not only to enjoy the unusual celebration of the usual Valentine's Day, but, quite possibly, they will be able to meet their fate, which will sit on the shore and throw tangerines into the water.