12 Feb 2020. Johor Bahru Tiong Hua Federation (JBTHF), organisers of 2020 Chingay Parade Festival scheduled for 14 Feb 2020 (Friday) have called off the parade on receiving advice from the Johor Government.
Johor Menteri Besar’s office statement said “The state government considers this decision as a precautionary measure following fears of a large-scale (Covid-19) infection spread if the procession continues”.
However, religious ceremonies in conjunction with Chingay on Feb 13 (Thurs) and 15 (Saturday) would continue.
JBTHF advise those who wish to go to the temple for the religious ceremony must ensure that they are healthy, and if not, to watch the ceremony live on their website.
Go to the Facebook page of 柔佛古庙 Johor Chinese Old Temple for live coverage of Chingay 2020.
Source: BERNAMA
Johor Bahru Chingay 2020 Schedule
Day 1 - Lighting Up Ceremony
Date: 11 Feb 20 (Tues)
Time: 7:00pm
Day 2 - Route Cleansing Ceremony & Inviting Deities onto Sedans
Date: 12 Feb 20 (Weds)
Time: 11:00am
Day 3 - First Day of Chingay
Date: 13 Feb 20 (Thurs)
Time: 11:00am
Day 4 - Chingay Night Parade (Update: This event is cancelled. The deities will cover the Chingay route on trucks instead of the traditional street procession.)
Date: 14 Feb 20 (Fri)
Time: 7:00pm
Day 5 - Last Day of Chingay
Date: 15 Feb 20 (Sat)
Time: 11:00am
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