PENANG played host to some 2,000 delegates from Malaysia and around the region for the 30th International Baba Nyonya Convention last weekend.
Some 500 delegates from Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Australia joined Baba and Nyonya delegates from participating states in Malaysia, including Melaka, Selangor, Kelantan and Terengganu.
The three-day convention was hosted by the State Chinese (Penang) Association.
Highlights of the event, besides the convention proper, were the Gala Dinner at Majestic Theatre and the Peranakan Procession that included two Baba Nyonya Dondang Sayang floats, a chingay performance plus lion and dragon dances. – November 28, 2017.
Peranakan women getting on a trishaw at a parade in conjunction with the 30th International Baba Nyonya Convention in George Town, Penang. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, November 28, 2017.Annie Lim, 81 (centre) singing with other participants during the parade over the weekend. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, November 28, 2017.Performers getting ready in Baba and Nyonya wedding costumes as part of events at the 30th International Baba Nyonya Convention. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, November 28, 2017.Performers re-enacting a traditional Baba Nyonya wedding ceremony. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, November 28, 2017.Baba and Nyonya delegates attending the 30th International Baba Nyonya Convention. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, November 28, 2017.A Peranakan woman getting a helping hand off a pulled rickshaw at the George Town parade. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, November 28, 2017.A dragon troupe performing during the 30th International Baba Nyonya Convention parade. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, November 28, 2017.A lion troupe show off its skills as part of the colourful parade. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, November 28, 2017.Participants performing with a giant Chingay flag on the streets of George Town, Penang. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, November 28, 2017.Performers playing the part of Bong-Bai-Hia and Bong-Bai-Soh (the perpetual bickering couple) along the George Town parade. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, November 28, 2017.Baba and Nyonya couple waving as they make their way down the road on trishaws in George Town, Penang. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, November 28, 2017.Baba and Nyonya on a float as part of the parade in George Town, Penang. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, November 28, 2017.
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