Dr. Teoh Wei Kium, a Penang artist, has come forward to donate 50 of her artworks as a tribute to 50 selected recipients, namely those who have contributed to the Penang community during the Covid-19 pandemic. Nominations for selected recipients are not only limited to medical staff but also open to any individuals or organisations […]
Songkran, also known as the Thai Water Festival, is a traditional Thai Festival to mark the New Year. Is also celebrated in Penang, notably along Lorong Burma in Pulau Tikus, where both the Thai Reclining Buddha temple and the Burmese Temple celebrate with gusto. The now almost-destroyed historic hamlet of Kampong Siam (Thai Village) is nearby; […]
The Southwest Penang Island District is a district within the Malaysian state of Penang. The district covers the southwestern half of Penang Island and borders the Northeast Penang Island District to the east. It has an area of 175 km2 (68 sq mi) and a population of 197,131 as of 2010. Balik Pulau is the district's administrative centre, while Bayan Lepas is the largest town within the district. Although Penang Island consists of two […]
The Penang International Food Festival is an annual 16-day event, bringing you an exciting experience on Penang food and eating in Penang. Highlighting endless delectable choices and Penang’s cooking and food traditions, PIFF celebrates Penang as Asia’s food paradise, a food capital and most importantly, the recognition of our food heroes. PIFF is the place […]
George Town Heritage Celebrations is an annual celebration organised by George Town World Heritage Incorporated to commemorate the city’s inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 7 July 2008. It highlights interactive and educational programmes such as workshops and performances which take place in the streets of the heritage enclave. Held since 2009, the […]
The George Town Festival is an annual cultural festival held within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Inaugurated in 2010, the festival was initially mooted to celebrate the inscription of George Town as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has since grown into a "major Asian arts event", attracting about 250,000 visitors in 2015. Source By Wikipedia Located : 1, Arked 1, […]
Penang Anime Matsuri is a festival featuring Japan pop culture such as cosplay, games, anime workshops, outdoor concert, anime merchandises and street food. The organizer also invited international celebrity cosplayers from Malaysia, Taiwan, Philippines, South Korea and Hong Kong to appear in the event. This year, the outdoor concert was the biggest anisong concert in […]
The Nine Emperor Gods Festival (Malay: Perayaan Dewa Sembilan Maharaja, Thai: เทศกาลกินเจ) is a nine-day Taoist celebration beginning on the eve of ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar, nine-emperor-gods-festival-celebrated-with-primarily in Southeast Asian countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia by the Peranakans (exclude other Overseas Chinese community). Source by Wikipedia Location : 894 & 896, MK14, Jalan Raja Uda, 12300 Butterworth, Pulau […]
The George Town Literary Festival (GTLF) is an annual literary festival which takes place in the city of George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It is currently the largest world literature festival organised in Malaysia and the first literary event in Southeast Asia to receive the Literary Festival Award at the London Book Fair International Excellence Awards. GTLF celebrates world literature, translations, and […]