An Evening of Lights @ UNESCO Heritage Site of Khoo Kongsi, Georgetown: Every Last Friday, Saturday, Sunday of Each Month

Yo guys..
Just to share with all of you who are planning to stop by Georgetown, Penang in Malaysia. 
Do plan your dates well and to include in your itinerary for this free visits organized by the Penang State Government for free. Yesss! No entrance fee charges or whatsoever for this Khoo Kongsi event.

The Khoo Clan Temple built back in 1906 with lighting during the event. In other days, it's not open during night time.

Khoo is the surname for the clan. This clan marks the dominant presence of Chinese in Penang and the most wealthy clan at that time in the 19th century. The Khoo clan originated from China and emigrated to Melaka and Penang as traders. Most history are like that la...
Inside the vicinity area of the complex, it has this grandest clan temple, which is highly ornamented in architecture. It was built in 1906.

As you can see, the Penang state is listed as one of the World's Unesco Heritage Sites. Therefore, this special events are only available during the last Friday, Saturday and Sunday of each month throughout the year. Expect to have locals and foreigners at those places too. I've been to two of the events like this back in April 2014 for the first time, as a local. lol~ wtf~ It's really a good thing as going to places like this, I would be able to learn more on my own local culture. It was quite overwhelming. There was lion dances, some stalls by the roadside selling light snacks, crafts before the main event began inside the heritage site, Khoo Kongsi ;)

Lion dance dancing & jumping on metal stilts/ bars

Impressive lion dance by trained teenagers

Lion dance

However, as foreigners, the purpose of one visiting or touring to other countries and places is to learn about other cultures. So, take this free advantage to join in this event on every last month. Of course, take good care of your personal belongings in crowded places, wherever you go. Although, nothing happens at most of the time. One could also find police officers stationed around the area during those events. 

You can also refer to this website displayed below:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/penangglobaltourism/14219305791/sizes/o/

The temple lightings

I thought I saw God of Fortune!! :)

Remember to be there if possible cause it's worth your time. Till then. Adios~ :D

Map directions to Khoo Kongsi Heritage Site. Other than that, the ones circled in pink shows other heritage buildings I've been too, so far.