Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in Penang Malaysia

We are in Georgetown Penang to celebrate the famous Chinese Mid- Autumn festival here in Malaysia, also known as the mooncake festival or moon festival. This is the second most important festival for Chinese - Malaysians after the Chinese new year so we explored the famous UNESCO heritage site of Georgetown to join the locals in the yearly celebration.
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[@TravelingSoloLogs]

Just watched the whole video! you guys smashed it!!!

[@TravelsonToast]

Thanks man, yours was really cool as well, quite extreme with all the bruises and stuff😅

[@TravelingSoloLogs]

@@TravelsonToast haha, thanks man. Who would know mid autumn festival video would turn extreme 😂

[@andrewchong2616]

Oh wow.. nice collab

[@muhammadaffandi590]

Whatt ... Traveling solo logs here...owesome

[@JackDodd-h1j]

Hey! Love your videos and love the dynamic between the two of you even more! Im heading to Malaysia in a few months and wondered if this village was hard to get to/far from George Town city. Any knowlegde would be great help. Best wishes and all the success to you both!

[@TravelsonToast]

This was right in the Georgetown area :)

[@marukomax8688]

Thanks for the video...

[@TravelsonToast]

thank you for watching!

[@marukomax8688]

I am quarantine at home, had my lonely mid autumn festival... Your video made my day!

[@TravelsonToast]

sorry to hear that, but really glad we could take you there!

[@marukomax8688]

@@TravelsonToast thank you. Hope you enjoy penang very much 😍

[@nasrunhisyam9929]

Nice guys

[@laleindra]

Ipoh, Perak is just 2 hours away from Penang... you guys should go

[@TravelsonToast]

will do 🙂

[@bernardlokman5442]

Aiyoh aunty cannot point at the moon! That’s the no 1 taboo! 😅😅😅

[@meylinlin5051]

3:30 😂😂😂 👍

[@kurukuru4120]

A bit upset you guys didn't see the lion dance, it has always been my favourite part of Chinese festivals. The ladies sharing moon cakes with you guys are very wholesome though. Moon cakes can be very expensive so it's really nice that they are sharing them with you.

[@TravelsonToast]

Never heard of the lion dance before, we only saw the dragon. The mooncakes were amazing and it was a lovely surprise for them to share with us. 🙏

[@RoroNYQ]

Wow, those aunties really represented Penang well. We are forward and friendly. Very generous of them to share their mooncakes, usually it's meant to be shared with family and friends or coworkers but with total strangers isn't that normal. Not to mention that these mooncakes can be very expensive.

[@flyby9090]

The local authority has advised the public not to release sky lanterns in the interest of aviation and fire safety. In this festival, people usually hang lantern in front house or on a stick.

[@curtislitzler4945]

You guys are my new favorite KZbinrs...

[@TravelsonToast]

We really appreciate comments like this. Thank you so much, we're really happy to know you enjoy our videos, we'll keep them coming 🙂

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Padthai is made for tourist according to a vlogger. This is our chinese dish which we eat long before tourist ate it. We never put peanuts.

[@fittrege2778]

I think the lantern that is not allowed is the one that functions like mini hot air balloon. They make a paper balloon and light a candle underneath and let it fly without any control which can accidentally ignite fire on buildings. 👍👍 Enjoy your stay in Penang guys.

[@nickcys5395]

Yeah floating lanterns are not allowed but regular hanging lanterns are

[@TravelsonToast]

Thanks 👍

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful video. Good to see your collab with Travelling Solo.

[@cheerbearcarebear2968]

Our Lantern Festival here also known as Mooncake Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival, no to be mistaken with The Lantern Festival in Taiwan and Thailand. Where people release flying lantern into the air. Those lantern are banned in Malaysia. During Mooncake festival/Mid-autumn Festival here in Malaysia, we pray to the moon, eat mooncakes and tell folklore stories to the kids. And the kids carry small type lantern in the hand with a stick to walk around in the neighbourhood as a form of celebration. The celebration now is very different from the tradition from thousand of years. How that clears the confusion.

[@TravelsonToast]

Thanks for the info on this 😁

[@TravelingSoloLogs]

Pleasure meeting both you yesterday!!! It was fun day!!! Happy Mid Autumn festival everyone! 😃

[@wilsonlee8557]

Enjoy watching all your videos 👍.

[@TravelsonToast]

Thank you 😊

[@kl_wong]

30k subscribers.. way to go guys.

[@TravelsonToast]

Thanks 🙂

[@rulyachannel3907]

Thanks u for new content... 👍👍👍

[@agungcahyaji2999]

Who is this lithuanian guy's name?

[@郑裕豪]

Welcome to Malaysia! I hope Malaysia will not let you down. 😊Enjoy!

[@TravelsonToast]

Thanks!

[@mohamadjaafar3334]

😋😊👌👍

[@edwinyeong1867]

Hello where are you guys from? How are you.tq visit penang.

[@TravelsonToast]

UK and Lithuania. Thanks!

[@lewisaus]

Thanks for sharing

[@auyongsiewloong3447]

The flag performance is originally meant for worshipping God in Taoism, to pray for healthy years ahead. The size shows the magnitude of piousness. The flags may go up to 10 m or 27 kg

[@TravelsonToast]

Thanks for this info 🙂

[@tansiong2504]

so good

[@matikatak4986]

Happy lunar new year.

[@achikkun1856]

Hey new vids, nice!😆👍. In my place, we call that chicken nugget on stick as "cucuk-cucuk".

[@TravelsonToast]

hahah thanks!

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Happy mid autumn (yesterday)

[@kevinyeoh7612]

Actually we do take lanterns last night and if you were at Bayan Lepas area Penang, you could have join the crowd but then it's not like there's any official function, the locals just gather with children and take lanterns and walking around...which is kinda cool imho... :)

[@TravelsonToast]

Shame to have missed that! Nice to know people did something though 🙂

[@rainleemusic2001]

Lanterns are allowed. Only the handheld kind, not the floating kind that floats into the sky. These handheld lanterns are common among residential areas and college students.

[@mambakmaembong3464]

Welcome to Malaysia guys . I love you all 💙

[@TravelsonToast]

Thank you 🙏

[@mambakmaembong3464]

@@TravelsonToast welcome ☺️

[@cautionxzed]

the flag carrying is called chingay ... is a tradision flag dance perfromance and the flags weigh atleast 5Kg from the start but that big is about 8-10Kg but is about balancing and performance but if is windy the flag is hard to control. so if talk about lanterns well is due to covid so to lantern walk ... but the floating/flying lantern is ban in malaysia due to last time there is a case that the lantern got burn and falls down to a house and burn down the house... so the lantern is ban but we used to have this lantern walk around the Padang Kota Lama.

[@TravelsonToast]

Thanks for the info 🙂 a woman told us they don't allow the lanterns and we can see why now!

[@lemon2524]

Nice.

[@5halviz743]

Have u try Nasi Kandar yet in Penang?

[@vloggerkualalumpur9601]

wow nice vlog😍😍

[@KenshinAsuka]

Char Kuey Teow you ate is indeed similar to Pad Thai.

[@kamarulhisham3203]

yes many tourists always say it similar to pad thai

[@MrOngkoks2008]

In Penang, pedestrians were at one time the King on the road. Motor vehicles were once moving slowly in the island.

[@azharidris7092]

''Pad Thai'' just means ''fried rice noodles'' in the Thai language.. char kuey teow is the same thing ''fried rice noodles'' in the Chinese language.. the next time you see ''kuey teow goreng'' thats the same thing but in the malay language.. they're all the same.. its just fry noodles.. different stall with different cook will be different.. you are in Asia.. the culture has been interwoven for thousands of years.. i think you need to learn simple local words.. its very straight forward.. its not complicated.. you should try ''mee goreng india''.. indian fried noodles with an idian twist.. they are all staples of Malaysia..

[@kamarulhisham3203]

mee goreng mamak the best choice... I really like it... it have a special taste that different it to other mee goreng

[@BreakawayBites]

I see... Enjoying the mid-autumn festival, soaking in the atmosphere and mingling with the locals.....With a plates of Chay Koay Teow. & mooncakes... ... Nice!!

[@TravelsonToast]

It was a great night!

[@nickloong]

You guys were in the right place at the right time, so you get to experience this Autumn Festival being celebrated in the state (Penang) that does it in a big way. Good on you guys!✌️

[@TravelsonToast]

Yes we were really lucky to end up here for the festival 👍🙂

[@rafiqq_ikhwann8992]

💜💜

[@suzyghazali8813]

Personally, i prefer Char Kuey Tiaw than Pad Thai…i also prefer Penang Char Kuey Tiaw than the malay version fried kuey tiaw…Don’t miss nasi kandar while you’re in Penang as from my opinion Penang and northern states people like kedah and Perlis make the best curry in the world, better than in India itself.

[@TravelsonToast]

Will keep that in mind, thanks!

[@samergad6796]

It’s such a great experience, and I’m glad you enjoyed it. Seeing Solo accompanying and that you also loved the Char kway teow and especially the mooncake.

[@TravelsonToast]

The mooncake was really good!!

[@esotericallydoper6319]

Hey I want ask you guys and also tell u something...you guys really dont feel any bad vibes in kl ? I live in kl city centre and the area is sh*t and eerie vibes after 6pm..

[@RunsingBagaiNakGila]

hardstyle chinese version feat. speechless cat.

[@artiswhat3168]

I live in east of Malaysia Sabah, Sandakan

[@arsenalredwhitearmy8138]

hi guys. ivan here. i live at penang. U guys Should Go Try Bukit Bendera in penang. will be amazing & also try some penang asam laksa if u guys like spicy ;)

[@TravelsonToast]

Thanks for recommendations!

[@myownmyown3617]

I am a Malaysian Chinese. First time i heard lantern is not allowed. Lol.. you were misinformed obviously.

[@lordlygamerlive7838]

You went to penang but never try Penang no.1 famous dish ever,Nasi Kandar,you really need to try it man.It is the best food in Penang,No.1 food in Penang.Its such a wasted if you never try it when you visit Penang.Im a penang boy

[@blacksoldier7564]

You guys should goes to Terengganu at here have one bridge we call draw bridge like london bridge... And have many good food to... Welcome to Malaysia

[@TravelsonToast]

Sounds cool! Will add it to our list 🙏

[@suzyghazali8813]

@@TravelsonToast if you go to Terengganu, go to their cultural village..there u can see a traditional old wooden houses architecture , very beautiful…and visit the villages along coastal line, where you can ride a bike or bicycle between lines of coconuts trees on the beach…Try their signature dish, “nasi dagang” (traders rice) and their kerepek lekor, the fish finger you tried in kampung baru, but in terengganu it’s more authentic…this time eat with the sauce…and not to forget try “SATA”, fish and coconut triangle wrapped in banana leaf and grilled.

[@blacksoldier7564]

Thank you for you guys... Enjoy your day in Malaysia okayh!! 😊 HOPE WE CAN GIVE YOU SWEET MEMORY FOR YOUR TRAVEL....

[@ultraplusgaming8099]

I recommend you to visit Sabah (the land below the winds) for your next visit. 👍

[@kahkeongng9809]

A brief background of the Penang Chingay ... the big flag parade ！ en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade

[@aljawadchannel1007]

Thumbssss 💓🇲🇾👍👍👍👍

[@seaviewpenangoverseas4603]

Restaurant Tai Tong in Lebuh Cintra has the lantern decorations

[@ZeWei1010]

you guys should definitely visit Penang Hill/Bukit Bendera, it's a popular tourist spot, I'd recommend taking the tram/hike up the hill early in the morning it's cold in the morning pretty refreshing. It's the perfect spot if you like nature

[@davidyong1584]

Happy mid autumn festival guys

[@TravelsonToast]

Thanks 🙏 you too!

[@mrpareziable]

The British brought the Chinese and Indian to Malaya

[@alifhashim3752]

I believe Char Kuey Teow predates Pad Thai. Thats what I was told. Btw, one is Malaysian and the other is Thai. 😊✌️

[@Researched-q1q]

Yes, apparently the Thai's whoa re mostly Chinese, fell in love with Char Kuey Teow and came up with their own version which they modified and called Pad Thai.

[@miketan8190]

Don't care. Like both 😉

[@jaykassim3474]

Ok, you guys make me craving for moon cake now, im pregnant now, must find it! 🤭😂😁❤️🇲🇾

[@TravelsonToast]

We hope you found one!!

[@engr100viki5]

my best bro thank you for your huge respect against cpec friendship countries lot of love from your cousin viki 💙

[@RunsingBagaiNakGila]

olivia looks like carey mulligan.

[@mohdkhairulaqmabinrabanie4098]

Nice ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥

[@wolger]

That chingay dance/pole balancing, I think only avalaible in Malaysia. And teams in Johor, a state in southern peninsular are among the best I think.

[@wolger]

The Chingay Parade is an annual street parade held in Malaysia and Singapore usually in celebration with the birthdays of the Chinese deities or in some cases the procession of the Goddess of Mercy (Guanyin) as part of the Chinese New Year festivities.[1] The term Chingay itself originated from the Chinese communities of Southeast Asia, which is a phonetic equivalent of both the Chinese words "真藝" (zhēnyì) which means "true art" in the Penang version, and "妝藝" (zhuāngyì) which means "a decorated miniature stage" or float in the Singapore version. PAYM (People's Association Youth Movement) has been an active contributor to chingay in Singapore. Today, the parade is celebrated by all communities of both Malaysia and Singapore.[1]

[@TravelsonToast]

Thanks for the info!!

[@djai3782]

I love Moon cake 🎂 😋

[@TravelsonToast]

We do too now!

[@armansyah9498]

hey there , you two must try OTAI BURGER WAGYU !!!

[@kamarulhisham3203]

sedap sgt ka wagyu... harga macam mana... mahal tak...

[@victoryong7512]

and don't forget to try a RAMLY burger there too, with CHEESE!

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Lanterns are not allowed ? First time i heard. But in jalan alor, the lanterns are hung there.

[@user-tl9wv6wu9h]

Perhaps what they looking for flying lantern/sky lantern.. idk

[@TravelsonToast]

Yeah we meant the floating lanterns, we thought this was part of the celebration

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@@TravelsonToast flying lanterns disrupt flights at the international airport.

[@Wenxi0123]

Mooncake No:1 Delicious food in Malaysia Lucky you can eat👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 No other

[@AzzrudinJamil]

I like lotus mooncake but with no egg yolk.

[@MrOngkoks2008]

Mario & Olivia, There are plenty of good signature foods in Penang. Just ask around Penangite, they will be most willing to share with you guys.

[@jl4851]

Lantern is definitely allowed but not the type that can fly like hot air balloon. That will cause problems.

[@UltronPrime938]

Happy Mid-Autumn/Mooncake Festival to you guys.

[@TravelsonToast]

Thanks, you too!

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Mooncakes are expensive.

[@TravelsonToast]

It was nice of the locals to share them with us 🙏

[@shaqisumari304]

Its called Chingey,

[@tammybrighton4165]

Nooo its not pad thai. Its almost the same noodles but ingredients are totally different.

[@MrOngkoks2008]

Pad Thai has peanuts but Malaysian Char Keow Tiao doesn't have peanuts.

[@proskyplayer2138]

I from kl

[@wolger]

Ah you both tried the Penang CKT, one of Malaysia’s classic food. Southern states CKT like in Johor/Melaka has sweeter flavour with darker soya sauce and cockles. Penang CKT has more prawns. And ya it is Ronny Chieng’s fav malaysian street food. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbadKBvhbCIkMU

[@TravelsonToast]

We look forward to trying it down south too 👍

[@keangwooichoo6138]

The legend of chang-e. In the olden days secret messages were passed inside mooncakes to defeat mongolians.

[@TravelsonToast]

That's interesting, thanks 🙏

[@junweipan2494]

When Koreans like Hanfu, Koreans will say: This is Korean culture. When Koreans like pizza, Koreans will say: This is Korean culture. When Koreans like Buddhism, Koreans will say: Sakyamuni is Korean. When Koreans like Chuseok and Spring Festival: Koreans will say: This is a traditional festival in Korea. When Koreans like the whole universe, Koreans will say: The Big Bang was made by Koreans.

[@restoftheworld7200]

It's called Hanbok in Korean.

[@sunshinemarkus6651]

purely balancing act that's all

[@johndoe09]

What the hell this tourist doing here? Tourist.