564 Lunar Committee and Cap Go Meh Singkawang, West Kalimantan, set eight thousand lanterns to be installed in different corners of the city since the beginning of the new year celebration to the end of February.

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2564 Lunar Committee and Cap Go Meh Singkawang, West Kalimantan, set eight thousand lanterns to be installed in different corners of the city since the beginning of the new year celebration to the end of February.

"Until now, almost all the lanterns mounted on target," said Secretary of the Committee and the 2564 Lunar Cap Go Meh Singkawang, Bong Cin Nen, Singkawang when contacted on Friday.

2564 Chinese New Year Festival and Cap Go Meh is planned to be opened on Saturday (9/2) night by Mayor Singkawang, Awang Ishak.

Celebration activities will be held for 15 days will be centered at the Stadium Kridasana, Singkawang. According to Bong Cin Nen, the festival will be shown a variety of entertainment, exhibitions and cultural attractions.

Chinese New Year 2564 to coincide with the date of February 10. Singkawang also known as the city of a thousand temples, is now vibrant with lantern lights.

At the center of such trade-Sama Sama Road, Jalan Diponegoro, Jalan Welfare, red lanterns hanging from one block to another block. Accessories such as flower festival Mei Hwa, sculpture, and red items are sold at various places.

Some residents are planning a vacation to enjoy the festivities. Freddy, an egg merchant, will close up shop for two days from Sunday (10/2). While Anton, owner of a travel agency, plan a holiday for four days. "While vacationing with the staff," said Anton.