Its Chinese Valentines Day, also known as Chap Goh Mei in hokkien language. Segi News Chaser had the chance to visit to one of the the famous landmarks in Ipoh - Guan Yin Tong, to witness the grand celebration of Ipoh citizens for this event.
There are thousands of people in that particular event, every year.
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| The tree that will grant what you have wished |
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| Believers are praying |
This is usually a day when single ladies write their name and contact number on the orange (now e-mail address preferrable) and throw it into the water, usually seas, lakes or large drains. Single men are going to grab those oranges and get to know the girls.
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| Thousands of people |
Guan Yin Tong actually has a man-made drain that allows this tradition to carry on eventhough they don't have any lake or river.
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| Throw and grab of oranges |
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| some kind of performance |
Its sacarstic to see that most of the visitors are not single. Yet, I am impressed that this culture doesn't end in our generation.
Anyway, Valentines Day is interesting, doesn't matter if its Chinese or Western style. Maybe you will get a girlfriend of soulmate in such place. Who knows?
Written by: Leo Kan Yoke Loon
Edited by: Leo Kan Yoke Loon
Photographer: Leo Kan Yoke Loon
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