This coming 6th of February, join us for a unique, multicultural Chap Goh Meh celebration at Padang Esplanade from 6pm to 11.pm. Various performances will await visitors including Chingay and Lion Dance, Multi – Cultural Dance, Special Guest Star Lau Han Jie and a rare Lion Dance On Stilts performance. Penang’s special hawker food will [...]
The Penang State Government and Penang Chinese Clan Council Penang is organizing a grand event to usher the Year of the Dragon. The highlight of the programs include the following: 1) 6 “ Chinese Traditional Livelihood Zone” , “Clan Area”, “Chinese Native Area” featuring Chinese virtue, traditional Chinese cuisine, Dragon calligraphy , photo exhibition, 12 [...]
One of Penang’s most popular shopping mall, Queensbay Mall has an exciting line up of events and activities to usher in the Year of the Dragon 2012! Some of the highlights include a Lion Dance performance on the 21st and 23rd of January 2012 at 4.00pm and a War Drum troupe on the 22nd and [...]
It is the time of year again Chinese households all over the world prepare for the most important event for the Chinese community- Chinese New Year (CNY). On New Year’s eve, families and relatives gathers around to celebrate together and have a reunion dinner. Throughout this Chinese New Year season, Penang comes alive with countless [...]
Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel together with Institute of Training & Development are organizing a Charity Musical Show – Music around the World in 80 minutes featuring Kinta Valley Wind Orchestra, to raise funds in aid of Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital. This musical show is supported by Plenitude Berhad and Malaysian Institute of Training and Development [...]
Usher in an auspicious Year of the Dragon with Gurney Plaza with a series of festive treats and events for all shoppers that will take you on a journey of happiness, prosperity and excitement! Some of the performances includes a Traditional Dragon Dance Performance at the Kelawei Entrance on the 15th January 2012 at 3pm. [...]
Sin Chew Daily and Guang Ming Daily will be organizing two separate celebrations to usher in the Year of the Dragon. The first one is on the 14th of January at No. 67, Macalister Road and the 15th of January at Tow Boo Kong Temple, Raja Uda. There will be various entertainment and interesting activities [...]
The folk tale has it that the Hokkiens escaped mistreatment by ruthless army in ancient China by seeking refuge in a sugarcane plantation. They emerged unharmed on the 8th day of Chinese New Year. The birthday of the Jade Emperor. Hence the New Year of Hokkiens. Hokkien New Year is celebrated widely in Penang. The [...]
Chinese New Year Cultural & Heritage Celebration 2012 This celebration is to showcase the richness of the living heritage in Penang, in line with Penang status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There will be treasure hunt and Chinese New Year cooking demonstrations and lots of wonderful and interesting events during the night. Date: 29th [...]
GEORGE TOWN: Five aspiring actresses turned up for an audition for director/scriptwriter C. Raj Ganesh’s upcoming action film Gentleman. The film is about a British drug lord, Daniel Read, hiding in Malaysia from Interpol, and a special force police officer tracking him down ala James Bond. Among the five who were interviewed and went through [...]
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 [...]
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