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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Four colourful dragons are being assembled at the 121-year-old Kek Lok Si Temple in Air Itam, Penang, in conjunction with the Chinese New Year of the Dragon. Two of them, each measuring at a jumbo size of about 36.5m (120ft) in length, flank both sides of the temple’s famous pagoda. The other two smaller dragons [...]
Organised by the Penang Culture and Tourism Development Office with UCSI Communications Sdn Bhd as the Event Management Consultant, the 3rd edition of the Penang World Music Festival 2012 promised to be an exciting event that would attract world music enthusiasts from all corners of the world. Various interesting programs had already been lined up [...]
One can find the mysterious and wonderful world of fused glass in I-box Museum of Glass, Penang. This museum is the first glass museum in Malaysia and the only fused glass museum in the world. The Museum has been given two titles in the Malaysian Book of Records, first is The First Glass Museum in [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Fifty five years ago on 1st of January 1957, in conjunction with the centenary of municipal government in Penang, George Town was elevated to the status of a city by Royal Charter granted by Queen Elizabeth II, thus becoming the First City in the Federation of Malaya. The British High Commissioner Sir Donald C. MacGillivary [...]
It’s time for us to approach the biggest party of the year as it’s just around the corner and it’s time to start planning to ensure that you do not miss out on the most extravagant and anticipated New Year’s Eve party at Queensbay Mall. Let’s welcome the New Year with an evening of dazzling [...]
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 [...]
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Penang CM Y.A.B Lim Guan Eng’s Chinese New
Penang’s Chief Minister Y.A.B Lim Guan Eng invites all Penangites regardless of background to a Chinese New Year Open House on the 23rd of January 2011 at PISA. Enjoy delicious Penang cuisines while enjoying the special performances lined up. This includes Lion Dance, Cultural Dance, Choir and a special Boria performance from Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam [...]
Hainanese Cuisine at Yeng Keng
Make your way to Yeng Keng Cafe & Bar on Chulia Street. This cafe is located in Yeng Keng Hotel, a heritage boutique hotel. In addition to Western cuisine, Yeng Keng Cafe & Bar has a selection of classic Hainanese dishes such as Hainanese Mushroom soup, Curry Tumis White Pomfret, Chicken Pie and Bomb Alaska. [...]
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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