Straits Quay marketing manager Gillian Tan said the celebration was aimed at promoting the rich cultures of Penang and keeping them alive among the younger generation.

“Chap Goh Meh, also known as the Chinese Valentine’s Day, plays a significant role in Penang Chinese culture where numerous ‘young maidens’ were paired with eligible bachelors through the tossing and scooping of the mandarin orange,” she said.

Other programmes taking over the stage throughout the night were the spring dance party, modern and cultural dance performances, a drum performance and a LED acrobatic lion dance performance.