Lighting ceremony held to mark upcoming Chinese New Year in Malaysia

A citizen takes photos of festive lanterns at the Thean Hou Temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 21, 2025. A lighting ceremony was held here Tuesday to mark the upcoming Chinese New Year. (Xinhua/Chong Voon Chung)

People view festive lanterns at the Thean Hou Temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 21, 2025. A lighting ceremony was held here Tuesday to mark the upcoming Chinese New Year. (Xinhua/Chong Voon Chung)

People view festive lanterns at the Thean Hou Temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 21, 2025. A lighting ceremony was held here Tuesday to mark the upcoming Chinese New Year. (Xinhua/Chong Voon Chung)

People take photos of festive lanterns at the Thean Hou Temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 21, 2025. A lighting ceremony was held here Tuesday to mark the upcoming Chinese New Year. (Xinhua/Chong Voon Chung)