26/12/2024
Press Release
Penang, 26 Dec 2024
Wong Hon Wai:"Penang Chingay Parade 2024 Introduces Photography Contest to Encourage the Public to Capture the Splendor of Penang's Cultural Treasure"
(中文往下)
黄汉伟: 2024年槟州大旗鼓游行增设摄影比赛
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Penang, 26 Dec 2024
Penang State EXCO for Tourism and Creative Economy, YB Wong Hon Wai announced that, the Penang Chingay Parade 2024 will take place on this Saturday evening, December 28, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The grand parade will start at Padang Brown in Datok Keramat and make its way through the streets of George Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site. The parade will follow a vibrant route, passing several iconic streets including Jalan Johor, Jalan Dato Keramat, Komtar, Jalan Penang, Jalan Burma, Jalan Transfer, Jalan Sri Bahari, Lebuh Chulia, and Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, before arriving at the main stage at Padang Kota Lama (Esplanade).
At the main stage, a spectacular finale awaits, featuring a dazzling lineup of cultural performances. Highlights include awe-inspiring Chingay flag peformance , dragon and lion dances, martial arts , traditional Malay dance (Boria), Indian martial arts, and a parade of Nyonya women donning Kebaya attire on Penang’s iconic trishaws. Other performances include brass bands, stilt walkers, and many more, offering a diverse and captivating cultural showcase that promises to leave the audience spellbound.
Padang Kota Lama will host a series of exciting activities starting at 6:00 PM. Visitors can enjoy live band performances featuring popular hit songs, creating a lively and immersive atmosphere. An Instagram-worthy photo corner with beautifully designed backdrops will invite attendees and tourists to capture memorable moments.
For those eager to experience the charm of traditional culture firsthand, the event includes an interactive Chingay flagpole experience corner, where participants can try their hand at this unique art form. Additionally, dragon and lion dance props will be on display for photo opportunities and family-friendly interactions. This immersive experience will allow children and families to connect with local traditional culture in a fun and engaging way, instilling a love for this rich heritage and breathing new life into its legacy for future generations.
Currently, Penang is collaborating with Singapore and Johor to jointly nominate
"Chingay" to be inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Therefore, capturing precious photographic records of the Penang Chingay Parade is of utmost importance. As the parade progresses toward becoming a globally recognized intangible cultural heritage, photographing these valuable moments carries profound cultural significance. These priceless photographs will serve as an essential medium for cultural preservation, becoming invaluable resources for future generations to understand and carry forward this traditional art form.
To better engage the public and capture the memorable moments of the Penang Chingay Parade, a special Photography Contest has been introduced this year. Everyone is welcome to participate by taking photos related to the Chingay Parade on the day of the event. Whether it’s the lively scenes as the procession passes by or the captivating moments on the main stage, participants simply need to capture these fleeting highlights and upload their photos to Facebook, Instagram, or Xiaohongshu. By adding the hashtag and making the post public, participants can join the contest.
The Penang Chingay Parade 2024 organizing committee will select one best photo each from Facebook, Instagram, and Xiaohongshu, with each winner receiving a cash prize of RM688. Additionally, the winning entries will be featured in the special publication commemorating the Penang Chingay Parade 2024. These photos may one day serve as significant historical records documenting the evolution of Penang's Chingay culture.
The Penang Chingay Parade is not only a treasured tradition of Penang but also a source of pride for all Penangites. Let us use our lenses to capture the most beautiful moments of the Chingay Parade, adding brilliance to this cultural spectacle and contributing to Penang Chingay's journey toward UNESCO heritage recognition.
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黄汉伟: 2024年槟州大旗鼓游行增设摄影比赛,鼓励民众用手机记录下槟州文化瑰宝的精彩瞬间
槟州旅游及创意经济行政议员暨2024年槟州大旗鼓游行筹委会主席黄汉伟今日发文告宣布:“2024年槟州大旗鼓游行(Penang Chingay Parade 2024)将于这个星期六晚,既2024年12月28日(星期六), 晚上6时至11时盛大启幕。游行路线从柑仔园布朗草场(Padang Brown)启步,穿街走巷,一路气贯长虹,途径槟岛乔治市这个联合国教科文组织世界遗产地的多条街道,包括柔佛路、柑仔园、光大、槟榔律、车水路 、调和路、琼花路、牛干冬、椰脚街, 最终抵达旧关仔角的司令台”。
黄汉伟表示:“司令台前将上演精彩绝伦的压轴表演,琳琅满目的文化节目,其中包括引人入胜的高杆耍大旗表演,舞龙,舞狮,武术,马来传统舞蹈(Boria),印度武术,娘惹女子队身着可峇雅(Kebaya)乘坐槟城特色的三轮车,铜乐队,踩高跷等丰富多元的节目,琳琅满目,令人目不暇给”。
“除此之外,除了大旗鼓游行,,2024年12月28日傍晚6时起,旧关仔角也将有着一系列的活动,缤纷多彩,令人眼花缭乱。热情洋溢的乐队现场演唱,多首脍炙人口的流行金曲将点燃全场热情,令观众陶醉其中,余音绕梁听出耳油。此外,活动现场特别设有精美背景板,打造成为Instagram打卡角落,吸引民众和游客驻足拍照,留下珍贵回忆。此外,为了让更多人亲身感受传统文化的魅力,活动特别设置了高杆耍大旗的互动体验角落,让参与者亲身尝试这一独特技艺,感受其乐趣。同时,现场亦展示舞狮舞龙的道具,不仅供人拍照留念,更适合一家大小共同体验,让孩子们在欢声笑语中近距离接触和学习传统文化,将这一宝贵的文化遗产深植于新生代的心中,为文化传承注入新的生命力”,黄汉伟补充道。
黄汉伟指出:“槟城正与新加坡及柔佛州携手,申请将“Chingay”列入联合国教科文组织《非物质文化遗产名录(Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity)》。因此,为槟州大旗鼓游行留下珍贵的照片记录尤为重要。大旗鼓游行正迈向成为世界性的非物质文化遗产的节骨眼,拍摄下珍贵瞬间照片的文化意义非凡。这些弥足珍贵的照片将是文化传承的重要媒介之一,将成为未来世代了解与传承这一传统艺术的宝贵资料。”
黄汉伟说:“为了更好地激发民众的参与感并记录槟州大旗鼓游行的动人瞬间,今年特别增设了“摄影比赛”。所有民众均可参与,只需在游行当天拍摄大旗鼓游行相关的照片。无论是队伍经过时的热闹场景,还是主舞台表演的精彩瞬间,各路民众只需要拍下转瞬即逝的表演高光点,并上传至《面子书 Facebook》, 《Instagram》或《小红书》,添加标签 并公开发布,即可参赛”。
黄汉伟进一步说明:“2024年槟城大旗鼓游行筹委会将在《面子书 Facebook》、 《Instagram》或《小红书》各别选出一张最佳照片,获胜者将获得现金奖励688令吉。此外,胜出的作品还将收录在2024年槟州大旗鼓游行的特刊中。或许,在未来的某一天,这些照片将成为记载槟州大旗鼓文化发展的重要史料” 。
黄汉伟续说:“槟州大旗鼓游行不仅是槟城的传统瑰宝,更是全体槟州人的骄傲。让我们用镜头定格大旗鼓游行最美的瞬间,为这一文化盛事增光添彩,为槟州大旗鼓的申遗之路添砖加瓦”。
“欢迎大家踊跃参与,拿起你的手机,拍下大旗鼓游行最经典的一帧照片,与我们一起,用影像记录槟州大旗鼓游行的盛况,共同为槟州大旗鼓游行这一文化瑰宝留下未来的珍贵史料”,黄汉伟补充道。
一张照片,定格永恒。你的镜头,是槟州大旗鼓游行最生动的注脚。让我们共同用,传承非遗文化,向世界展示槟城的独特魅力
黄汉伟
槟州旅游及创意经济行政议员