GEORGE TOWN: Chingay may have originated with the Chinese community but today, the art form is practised by people of various backgrounds. Fuelled by the spirit of camaraderie, they stood shoulder to shoulder as they manoeuvred giant 10m-tall flagpoles along crowded streets during the Penang Chingay Parade 2025. The key is to be brave and never second guess yourself when executing stunts,” said the single mother of two after the event on Saturday. While practitioners may sometimes seem nonchalant in executing Chingay stunts, Jamil said they actually take safety seriously. This is what makes the event such a community event,” Jamil added.

Source: The Star December 21, 2025 23:39 UTC