Chap Goh Mei Celebrated in Malaysia

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Chap Goh Meh is celebrated on the 15th day after Chinese New Year, the final day of the Lunar New Year period. The term Chap Goh Meh originates from Hokkien dialects referring to the 15th day of the first month. Cheras, Malaysia. 17/02/2011

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A floating paper boat with a candle inside during Chap Goh Meh, celebrated in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 17/02/2011

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A girl is lighting up a candle inside a paper boat during Chap Goh Meh, celebrated in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 17/02/2011

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A paper boat with candle inside is slowly put onto the surface of water of the lake during Chap Goh Meh, celebrated in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 17/02/2011

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A floating paper boat with a candle inside during Chap Goh Meh, celebrated in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 17/02/2011

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A floating paper boat with a candle inside during Chap Goh Meh, celebrated in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 17/02/2011

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Chap Goh Meh is celebrated on the 15th day after Chinese New Year, the final day of the Lunar New Year period. The term Chap Goh Meh originates from Hokkien dialects referring to the 15th day of the first month, which is the first full moon to occur of the New Year.

Tags 1Malaysia, Buddha, Buddhist, budha, candle, chap goh meh, cheras, chinese, floating paper boat, malaysia, Malaysian, tasik, Religion, Society

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