This week’s theme is flags.
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| From Chingay procession Penang 2008 |
For this theme, I highlight the Chingay procession in Penang.
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| From Chingay procession Penang 2008 |
Flags are an integral part of this procession.
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| From Chingay procession Penang 2008 |
Flags are carried around the streets of Georgetown
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| From Chingay procession Penang 2008 |
The selection of flag pole is very important, it has to go through special handling to suit the requirements of the Chingay players, they are not to be easily broken
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| From Chingay procession Penang 2008 |
The Chingay procession during the earlier period must have the blessing of the deity and approval of the Goddess of Mercy ( Guanyin ) before it went on tour.
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| From Chingay procession Penang 2008 |
As you can see from the pics, it requires a certain amount of skill and strength.
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Bengbeng,
I used to study in Penang & had often heard of Chingay. However never once I witnessed it.
Anyway on a separate matter abt ur question on ur car dashboard, I m not sure which one u r talking abt.
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I’ve not seen this since I was a child.
the timing must b correct or else u will miss it. this yr i was able to watch it bcoz i happened to b there for a wedding. havent seen it for decades myself until Dec last year.
Very interesting take on the theme.
I like your photos.
happy weekend!
Wow – great pics for this week!
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Great take on the theme. You got some wonderful shots of the procession. I think the first one is my favorite but they are all good.
wow – so colorful!
Yeah! It certainly need a lot of skills and certainly energy to do it. My the flag is so huge. I don’t think I can do it. Haha
At least not without training. I have never seen this occasion with my own eyes except from newspaper. 
Anyway nice snaps.
Aloha BengBeng,
Wow..very colorful:) Great entry for this week’s PH!
Happy PH,
Cindy O
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Hi Bengbeng –
You answered my call. (Was wishing I had Chingay photos to show people!) Interesting that many of the photos appear to have been taken in the dark. My memory of Chingay is that it’s a day event!
That event certainly looks fun!
Wonderful shots for this week theme.
About your question (Wordless Wednesday). It is like photography meme without theme. It plays everyday (if you want play), BUT the mostly people play at Tuesday and Wednesday. You know the link?? Just incase: http://www.wordlesswednesday.com
See you around at WW, maybe
a lively and colourful event indeed. it’s certainly been ages since i’ve witnessed the procession. happy weekend
How unique and interesting those are so unexpected
I admire the strong men for being able to swing and hold the heavy flag posts so high.
Happy weekend!
Those parades and flags are so colourful.
What a delightful take on the theme. I love those flaggs. Have a great weekend
Those are beautiful flags! Very interesting post!
Hope you can visit my flag
Excellent take on the theme! Happy photo hunting, and happy weekend
the poles look heavy! i love these colorful banners. have a wonderful weekend:P
These are fabulous colors.. great job!
My flags are here.
I’ve not been to a Chingay… and your pics are facinating! When is this usually held?
usually held around the Christmas period