Chap Goh Meh

Love is in the Air at Taman Jaya's Chap Goh Meh Festival!

Feeling heartbroken? Join the fun at Taman Jaya's Chap Goh Meh and maybe find your next love among the lanterns!

The spirit of Chap Goh Meh is lighting up Taman Jaya lake in Petaling Jaya with vibrant celebrations that have returned after a long hiatus due to the pandemic. This year, the festival is set to shine bright with traditional food stalls, cultural performances, and the exhilarating atmosphere of community gatherings. As locals flock to soak in the joy and delight of this festive occasion, the lake becomes a beautiful backdrop for families and friends to come together and create lasting memories.

Among the bustling crowd, 40-year-old Liew Jia Xiang embodies the age-old tradition of casting away the old to find the new. Hoping to move on from his heartbreak, Liew is eagerly participating in the activities, believing that Chap Goh Meh might just be the perfect opportunity to meet someone new. With vibrant lanterns, delicious delicacies, and the promise of new beginnings hanging in the air, who knows what adventures await him this festive season?

Famous for being celebrated on the 15th day of the Lunar New Year, Chap Goh Meh symbolizes the end of the festive season and is also known as the Chinese Valentine’s Day. It's a time when single women toss mandarin oranges into rivers and lakes, hoping to attract a good partner. The festival is richly filled with cultural activities, including lion dances, singing, and foo, topping it with mouth-watering traditional foods such as tang yuan – sweet rice balls that are said to bring good luck and harmony.

So whether you’re looking for your next love story, a fun-filled outing with family, or just want to indulge in some fantastic food, Taman Jaya offers something for everyone this Chap Goh Meh. Come join the fun, and who knows, you might just leave with a new crush or at least a belly full of delicious snacks!

Did you know that Chap Goh Meh literally means "the fifteenth night" in Hokkien? The festival not only marks the end of the New Year celebrations but also signifies the arrival of spring! Fun fact: In Taiwan, it's customary for women to write their phone numbers on mandarin oranges before tossing them into the sea, hoping someone will find them and call!