Art Exhibition at G Hotel

Venue: Level 1, G Hotel
Date: 9th Aug to 30th Sept 2010

In conjunction with the International Day of World’s Indigenous People which took place on 9th August 2010, G Hotel collaborates with WL Fine Arts to bring this art exhibition to Penang. The exhibition showcases local artists as well as crafts by the Indigenous People of West Malaysia.

Part of the proceeds from this exhibition goes towards the Orang Asli outreach. All paintings are selling at 10% discount off!

Exhibition until the end of September 2010.

The Grand Ritual Praying For World Peace and Prosperity in Malaysia

Date: 22nd to 26th Sept 2010
Venue: Tow Boo Kong Temple, Nine Emperor God, Butterworth

The month of September 2010 is very significant for the history of Rumah Berhala Tow Boo Kong Butterworth. For in this month, the temple will be celebrating two major events of the year: its 40th Anniversary as well as The Grand Ritual Praying for World Peace and Prosperity in Malaysia. These celebrations will last for 5 days.

Invitation has been sent to invite high ranking Taoist masters from Fujian China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore to preside the ceremonial prayers for the temple. Other representatives from the Taoist Associations from these countries, as well as Thailand and Malaysia have also been invited to grace this special occasion together. At the same time, these associations will be sending more than 100 Taoist Masters to perform the Blessing and Prayers Ritual.

“Timeless Beauty” Oil Painting Exhibition

Date: 2nd to 16th September 2010
Time: 9am to 5.30pm
Venue: Penang State Art Gallery, Dewan Sri Pinang

Once again, The Penang Oil Painting Society is in collaboration with the Penang State Museum to hold their annual oil-painting art exhibition.

Entitled “Timeless Beauty” this exhibition is The Penang Oil Painting Society’s 8th annual art exhibition and features over 100 art pieces by 29 respective artists from Penang and will be launched by YB Danny Law Heng Kiang, State EXCO for Tourism Development & Culture on Thursday, 2 September 2010, 5.30pm at the Penang State Art Gallery.

Come and treasure the art within this exhibition as they convey life and its emotions through portraitures, sceneries, objects and more. Mr. Woo Seng Non, President of the Penang Oil Painting Society will also be exhibiting his pieces there and he is well known for his works on capturing culture and its expressions especially through his popular Malay Village Lifestyle pieces.

IWA’s Windows on Penang Expo 2010

Date: September 8th (Wednesday)
Venue: G Hotel
Time: 9:30am to 12 noon

This is an annual and now traditional event organised by the International Women Organisation of Penang. The aim is to bring together IWA membership with local businesses, retailers and service providers from a wide variety of sectors as well as teaching institutions and other companies of interest to our mostly expatriate members.

Selamat Menyambut Ramadhan Al-Mubarak

Date: 11th Aug to 9th Sept 2010

As Hari Raya Adilfitri draws near, our Muslim friends begins to prepare for the celebration with welcoming the Ramadhan month by fasting. With that, let us join our Muslim friends during this Ramadhan month by breaking fast, or better known as “buka puasa”, with them.

Among the highlights of this Ramadhan month are the annual Ramadhan Bazaars which can be found along the streets of Penang selling an assortment of all Malaysian delicacies to feast upon as well as stalls which are specially set up usually in shopping centres during this month where you can find traditional and modern Malay garments of Baju Kebaya, Baju Melayu, Sarong and more. Most major hotels in Penang are offering special Buka Puasa buffet promotion for friends and family to get together.

We wish all our Muslim friends Selamat Berpuasa this Ramadhan!

Riang Ria Raya at Queensbay Mall

Date: 10th Aug to 9th Sept 2010
Venue: Ground Flr, North Zone, Queensbay Mall

Come and experience the ‘Balik Kampung’ atmosphere and celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri at Queensbay Mall with lots of traditional events in store for you to have a wonderful Ramadhan shopping experience!

Planning a ‘Balik Kampong’ trip this Raya to celebrate the festival with your loved ones? Don’t forget to show the spirit of Hari Raya and bring home some festive goodies from our Ramadhan bazaar at North Zone, Ground Floor North Zone! Be spoilt for choices with Raya ‘kuih-muih’, cakes and the latest collection of Raya apparels and accessories for men and ladies.

Throughout the month of Ramadhan, you shall be entertained by live classical performances such as ‘Berzanji’, ‘Berkompang’, ‘Bersilat’, cultural dance – ‘Tarian PancakSilat Melayu’ and ‘Riang Ria Aidilfitri’ while doing your Raya shopping at Queensby Mall.

Tiger Exhibition

Venue: 29, China Street, George Town
Date: 27th Aug to 4th Sept 2010

FREE Admission

Local and Expat artists in Penang are exhibiting their work in ‘The Gallery’ 29 China Street in Georgetown for 1 week only from 27th Aug to 4th Sept. The theme of the exhibiiton is- The Year of the Tiger

Visit the The Gallery to see what our local artists are getting up to and enjoy a fun week and 2 exciting evenings.

Closing night is on Saturday the 4th of September at 7pm – 9pm when you will be able to to make a final bid on any of the paintings.

Merdeka Parade

Date: 31st Aug 2010
Time: 8am to 11.30am
Venue: Esplanade

The National Day of our beloved motherland, Malaysia, is celebrated every 31st August since the year 1957 and this year we are proud to be of 53 years of independence. Independence, or Merdeka, as we call it is a united occasion celebrated by all Malaysians of our multi-cultural national races by displaying the flag of Malaysia at our homes, public monuments, corporate buildings and vehicles as a gesture of love and support for our country.

For this National Day the place to be is at Esplanade where rows of soldiers in their majestic uniforms stand at attention for a formal inspection by the honorary guests.

There will be a Flag ceremony and follow by school brass bands, the armed forces, government offices, NGOs and private corporations parade in their rich and colourful attires.

Merdeka Countdown at Auto-City

Date: 30th August 2010
Venue: Auto-City, Juru, Prai
Time: 8pm to 12 midnight
Contact: 04-5011222

FREE Admission

Every year, Auto-City hosts events from 27th to 30th August to celebrate and countdown to the National Day. This year’s activities include celebrity appearances, shopping carnival, children coloring contest, charity singing contest and other live entertainment.

Auto-City Merdeka Countdown is among the most interesting must-visit event in the Northern Malaysia and is one of the happening place in Penang to celebrate the National Day

Penang Bridge International Marathon’s Medical Forum

Date: 22nd Aug 2010 (Sunday)
Venue: G Hotel
Time: 11am

FREE Admission

With only weeks away to the big day of the Penang Bridge International Marathon (PBIM), the PBIM Committee is organising a PBIM Medical Forum for all PBIM Runners on 22nd August 2010, Sunday at G Hotel. Have your questions answered by 3 of our special guest speakers at the PBIM Medical Forum, Ms. Abbey Ong (Dietician) , Dr. Lim Guan Chuan (Cardiologist) and Dato’ Dr. Yee Thiam Sun (Medical Director for PBIM, Sports Physician and State Commander of St John Ambulance Malaysia) as they bring you through their topics; “Fueling your run – Your nutrition concern”, “Marathon Mania:- Can your heart take it?” and “Dos and Don’t in Marathon Running” respectively.

This forum is limited to 100 seats and is only open to PBIM Runners
who have completed their registration by having made FULL registration
fees. Admission is FREE. Join us at this forum to learn more about
entering a marathon and your medical conditions in order to fully
prepare you for your run this 21st November 2010!

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