Penangites gathered in large numbers at the Esplanade on Saturday (Aug 31) morning to celebrate National Day.<br /><br />In spite of the morning's downpour, crowds turned out in droves and fortunately, the rain stopped as the event proper proceeded.<br /><br />Read more at https://shorturl.at/0Ctof<br /><br />WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news<br />SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar<br />LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline
