13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Chinese New Year Night Bazaar

This night bazaar (pasar malam in Malay) is only held during the month before Chinese New Year at the Nine Emperor Gods Temple in Penang, Malaysia. The market is bustling with life every night and a variety of things ranging from clothing to kitchen utensils are sold here; there are also numerous local food booths at the back of the bazaar. Merchants can be heard shouting about their merchandise and customers can be heard bargaining with them.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2014
Date Uploaded: 12.2015
Photo Location: Penang, Malaysia
Camera: DMC-ZS20
Copyright: © BeeLee Young