Chap Goh Meh Valentine Photos
Baba Nyonya Match making Day
See Chap Goh Meh Valentine photos this year 2007, and knows that this is not the traditional way to tim kum. The last day celebration of this event but a poor reminder of the good old days when orange throwing is held in Esplanade.
Many people are surprised when it was pointed out that Chap Goh Meh originated from Penang and not China as commonly believed.
How can they do this?
An orange throwing, a vow pool, (make a wish and you are granted) with four plastic containers decorated with red cloth with nets spiraling down so that your lucky oranges can roll into the water. Believe me, that is present day Chap Goh Meh Valentine day.
And who do you find on duty to catch the oranges?
Middle age man, no young man. But the young men were outside doing their charity work. Well at least, I won't mind paying for the oranges in the hope to catch a good husband.
But no, I saw ladies, men and kids buying and throwing oranges. Alas, no dashing man looking longingly for young maiden. But I did see young maidens writing their hand phone number on the oranges. These are some of the Penang Heritage that is in dire need to be preserved. Most of the traditional cultures is what makes Penang into a heritage city recently.
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Tim Kum, Chua Hoe Ang Tim Lor Kor, Chua Hoe Bor (English translation) Throwing oranges to get good husband, throwing drums to get good wife. |
 Youngster doing some charity work selling oranges. Not finding their brides. |  Chap Goh Meh Valentine Photos, Lady throwing the Kum |
 Who is going to take the oranges? Which is my bride? Any phone number? |  Chap Goh Meh Valentine Photos man throwing oranges too? I thought they are supposed to throw drums? |
 Chap Goh Meh Valentine Photos, Now why this kid wants a bride for? |
 My valentine, after peeling many oranges. |
 My pal for now. Ever so happy to be with me. |  Sitting and waiting when I work on my computer. My happy Valentine. |
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