Penang Go Kart Invitation Race
Date: 12th March 2011 (2pm – 7pm), 12th March 2011 (10am – 7pm) Venue: Esplanade, Penang The roads of laid-back Esplanade transforms into a highly [...]
GP Motorshow at Gurney Plaza
Date: 2nd to 6th March 2011 Venue: Gurney Plaza Shopping Mall Celebrate your style and uniqueness at Gurney Plaza this March as this is the [...]
Launching of Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
Date: 9th March 2011 (Wednesday) Time: 7pm Venue: Straits Quay, Tanjung Tokong This is Straits Quay’s must-visit destination because the rich history and tradition of [...]
PSC-Carlsberg International Soccer 7′s Tournament 2011
Date: 5th & 6th March 2011 Venue: Penang Sports Club March 5th & 6th 2011 is set to make a mark in Penang with the [...]
Chinese New Year Heritage Celebration
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.
Hokkien New Year – Thni Kong Seh (Jade Emperor God’s birthday)
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.
Snake Temple "Fire Watching" & "Chor Sor Kong" Deity birthday
Built since 1850, the newly renovated Snake Temple will hold it’s yearly prayer on the 5th day of Chinese New Year.
The “Fire Watching” is a traditional ceremony to predict the economy outlook of Penang.
Chief Minister’s Chinese New Year Open House
As the Year of the Rabbit is about to begin, it is once again the season for several thousands of chinese to return home to Penang to reunite with family and friends in celebration of the coming of a new year. Come join in the celebration with the Chief Minister of Penang in this year of the rabbit!
Kek Lok Si Temple – Display of Lights
Location: Kek Lok Si Temple, Air Itam Contact: 04-8283317 Organizer: Kek Lok Si Temple Schedule: Feb 7th – 7pm – Opening Ceremony Feb 8th to [...]
Thaipusam in Penang 2010
Organizer: Penang Hindu Endowments Board Contact: 04-6505136 Venue: Murugan Temple, Waterfall This Hindu festival is usually celebrated in January or February, during the full moon [...]
