To kick off the lovely month of February 2012, Gurney Plaza invites everyone to witness, a Real PERANAKAN wedding ceremony on 11 February 2012, 3pm at the New Wing Atrium in conjunction with the Simply Wedding Showcase 2012. Come and witness alovely pair saying “I DO” in this memorable occasion. For the first time in [...]
Utara Bikers Club welcomes all bikers from all over Malaysia to join “Jom Jem Penang 2012” from the 10th to 11th February 2012. Over 400 big bikes from Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand are expected to join this programme with the theme “ Brotherhood Beyond Boundaries” Below are the details of the programme: Time : From [...]
Every year on the 14th night (5th Feb 2012) of the Lunar New Year, hundreds of devotees from all over Penang will visit the the Tanjung Tokong Tua Pek Kong Temple for its annual flame watching ritual or “ Chneah Hoay”. The 14th night is also believed to be Tua Pek Kong’s birthday.During this ceremony, [...]
Thaipusam is celebrated during the full moon of the 10th month in the Hindu calendar. It is normally held in the last week of January or the beginning of February, depending on the alignment of the sun, moon and planets. A pilgrimage procession takes place to bring the statue of Lord Muruga, who represents virtue, [...]
Maulidur Rasul falls on the 5th of February this year. The celebration commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), one of the most influential figures in human history and his teachings. Maulidur Rasul is one of several auspicious celebrations for Muslims and it is officially celebrated at State level in Penang every year. In conjunction [...]
Penang Chinese Town Hall (PCTH) will be organizing a Chap Goh Meh Celebration along Jalan Mesjid Kapitan Keling (outside PCTH) on the 4th of February from 9pm – 12 midnight. From 7.30pm to 9.30pm visitors will be entertained with other cultural performances inside PCTH’s auditorium which includes a Chinese orchestra and a choir with over [...]
Thaipusam is a public holiday in Penang. Thaipusam Festival is one of major Hindu festivals in Penang. It is a fascinating Hindu festival that includes a parade of purification and cleansing rituals. Devotees carry Kavadi or a colourfully decorated frame to Waterfall Gardens temple, near Penang Botanic Gardens. Some devotees pierce cheeks or tongues with [...]
Penang’s famous Snake Temple is dedicated to the deity Chor Sor Kong, which is believed to be the protector of jungle snakes. Since its establishment in 1850, snakes have appeared within the temple building, seeking refuge at the shrine. On the 5th and 6th day of Chinese New Year, devotees of Chor Sor Kong; from [...]
Top Taiwanese actors from the famous programme Yi Nan Wang (The Unforgettable Memory) will be coming to Penang and performing at the PISA Indoor Stadium on the 28th of January 2012. This a popular mega primetime drama was originally broadcasted in Taiwan from year 2004 to 2006. For the last three years until today the [...]
Starting from the 19th of January to 19th of February 2012, Kek Lok Si Temple will be lit up every night at 7.00pm until midnight to symbolize peace, luck and prosperity. Approximately 230,000 light bulbs and 10,000 lanterns light up the temple every night in conjunction with Chinese New Year. This year, the 121 year [...]
Penang has plenty for the kids
The National staff We’re going on a short family trip to Penang in April. While I’m looking forward to the heritage walks around George Town and my wife is planning a culinary journey around the city, can you suggest any places to see and things to do that the children would really enjoy? Penang is [...]
Urlaub in Penang mit Kindern? “Meine Ansprüche für einen tollen Urlaub sind gutes Essen, freundliche Menschen, Entspannung und genug zu tun, um die Kinder zufrieden zu stellen. Genau das bietet Penang,” stellen die australischen Reiseexperten BYO-Kids fest. Tatsächlich gibt es all das in Penang: eine historische Allstadt mit Gebäuden aus der kolonialen Vergangenheit, vom einfachen [...]
Kids Activities in Penang Malaysia
Should I holiday with kids in Penang? ‘My requirements for a great holiday are fab food, friendly locals, a relaxing atmosphere, plus plenty to keep the kids happy. Penang is exactly that. ‘ says BYO-Kids, the Australian family travel gurus. Indeed, Penang has it all: a historic city-centre filled with colonial buildings, from the simple Chinese shop house to gems [...]
ONE of the most famous streets for day-time food in Penang must be Lorong Selamat in George Town.
Shanghai Ding House Of Dumplings,
Talking about Penang Food, of course there are plentiful and all around every corner in island and also mainland of Penang.
Khunthai Authentic Thai Restaurant
Khunthai Authentic Thai Restaurant is a place in Penang that locals and foreigners alike flock to for Thai cuisine with a quality of freshness. They have two outlets in Penang, one at Teluk Kumbar on the island and another at Raja Uda in the mainland. Both have indoor and outdoor sitting areas, al fresco style. [...]
Fire Watching & Chor Sor Kong Deity Birthday Celebration
Penang’s famous Snake Temple is dedicated to the deity Chor Sor Kong, which is believed to be the protector of jungle snakes. Since its establishment in 1850, snakes have appeared within the temple building, seeking refuge at the shrine. On the 5th and 6th day of Chinese New Year, devotees of Chor Sor Kong; from [...]
Kwong Wah Yit Poh Press Chinese New Year Festival
Kwong Wah Yit Poh Press will be welcoming the year of the dragon with a big Celebration on the 7th of January 2012 at Lebuh Presgrave. More than 40 booths selling items such as famous Penang cuisines, traditional delicacies, handicrafts, decorative plants and so much more. There will also be various cultural performances including the [...]
Honeymoon Group from Guangzhou visits Penang
A group of 20 recently married couples from Guangzhou China will be spending their honeymoon here from 7th of January to 9th of January 2012. The trip is organized by the 2nd largest newspaper in Guangdong, China and partially sponsored by Tourism Malaysia. The couples will be visiting Khoo Kongsi, Peranakan Mansion, Penang Hill, Batu [...]
Recent Comments