| Description |
Chingay in Penang Hokkien dialect literally means “Real Type of Art”. It is very popular amongst the Chinese Malaysians, particularly in Penang. Proponents of this aerobatic performance perform the the audacious act of balancing a gigantic flagpole using different parts of the body, except their hands. The flagpole is usually made from giant bamboo pole that is approximately 34 feet long, with a diameter of 2.5 inches and 7kg in weight.
Chingay is often associated with the spirit of teamwork and competition. Many street neighbourhoods within George Town have organised their own Chingay troupes to participate in the annual Pesta Chingay procession. Each troupe will try to impress the others by creating new and more complicated movements.
Nowadays, Chingay is often performed during official state functions and cultural celebrations. |
