| September 12, 2009 | ||
| 8:00 pm | to | 9:30 pm |
Location: Esplanade
Organizer: Penang State Tourism Development & Culture
Penang Drum Performance
After the Lion Dance performance last Saturday, there will be a unique drum performance this coming Saturday, featuring multi-ethnic drum performances in an unconventional way.
| August 28, 2009 6:00 pm | to | August 31, 2009 11:00 pm |
Location: AutoCity, Juru
Contact: 04-5011222
“Party In the Park” Merdeka Party at Auto-City.
Merdeka Countdown Autocity
| August 30, 2009 | ||
| 8:00 pm | to | 11:00 pm |
Location: Queensbay Mall
31st August 2009 is our 52nd Hari Merdeka, Malaysia Independent day. In Penang, we celebrate this occasion in full force. You may find many display the national flag on their vehicles, buildings and homes as a symbol of love for the country.
This annual event is incomplete without the midnight sales at Queensbay Mall where they have their Merdeka crazy sales with big discount from their participating outlets.
12.00pm – 7.00pm Takasima Roadshow Activities
8.00pm – 10.00pm Shop & Sing Contest – Challenge Heat
10.05pm – 10.10pm Dance Performance
10.10pm – 10.15pm Stage Games
10.20pm – 10.25pm Michael Jackson Impersonation
10.30pm – 10.35pm Danzcity Street Dance Performance
10.40pm – 10.55pm Jzelynn Performance – Sinaran Passport Kegemilangan (TV3) 1998 Finalist
11.00pm – 11.05pm Robotic Lifestyle Dance
11.10pm – 11.25pm Desiree Performance – 1st Runner Up of 8TV Project Superstar Season 1, 2006
11.30pm – 11.35pm Danzcity Street Dance Performance
11.40pm – 11.55pm Nita Performance – 1st Runner Up of Malaysia Idol Season 2
11.55pm – 12.00am Countdown Party with Nita, Desiree and Jzelynn
12.00am FIREWORKS
Note that Monday, 31st August is a public holiday in Malaysia. So for this long weekend, visit Penang for our line up of non stop activities.
Merdeka Party Queensbay
| August 20, 2009 | to | September 18, 2009 |
Hungry Ghost Festival
Venue: Around the streets of Penang
Organizer: Penang State Government
Contact: 04-6505136
The Chinese believes that on the 7th Lunar month the Gates of Hell will open and the hungry ghosts will be free to roam in the living world for a month.
In Penang, the Taoists erect make-shift sheds and make offerings to the King of Hell and the hungry ghosts.
Chinese Opera in various dialects and puppet shows are staged to “entertain” the deceased.
Enclosed is a list of locations for the Chinese Opera or Phor Thor and Puppet shows in Penang island. Compiled by Persatuan Tiong Guan Pulau Pinang:
Teow Chew Opera Shows:
Hokkien Opera Shows:
Cantonese Opera Shows:
Puppet Shows:
| August 20, 2009 | to | September 19, 2009 |
Venue: Komtar, Pedestrian Walk
Organizer: Penang Malay Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 04-2613016
Fax: 04-2629903
email: dpmmpp (a) streamyx.com
Held during the Muslim Fasting Month – a month long evening “Ramadhan” Bazaar will be open for public.
An excellent chance to pick from a full selection of Ramadhan goods, foods, and clothing.
| August 21, 2009 | ||
| 7:30 pm | to | 11:30 pm |
Pro Musica 2009 - A Concert of Operatic Scenes & Arias
Location: Hotel Equatorial, Penang
Contact: Jasmin 604-2274006 / 012-5302633
Organizer: Suriana Events
email: promusica (a) foliamy.com
Admission by Contribution of RM120, RM60 and RM30
Proceeds to the Pro Musica International Master Class Fund
Pro Musica means in favour of music (and its advancement), and is the group name for an ensemble of outstanding singers from the Flanders Opera Studio of Belgium. They first performed in Penang in 2007, and this year they will be presenting “A Night of Opera” at the Equatorial Hotel Penang on Friday, 21st August, in conjunction with students from the Pro Musica International Master Classes. The artistes are Sabine Conzen (soprano, Belgium), Ines Madeira (mezzo, Portugal), Enrico Casari (tenor, Italy) and Andrew Ashwin (baritone, UK), accompanied by Hein Boterberg and Geneviene Wong on the piano. They will be performing and exciting programme of operatic ensembles and arias by Handel, Beethoven, Donizetti, Rossini, Giordano, Puccini, Massenet and Gounod – and a special interlude of Ravel’s Asie (from Sheherazade) with guest dancers Ramli Ibrahim and the Sutra Dance Theatre.
This year, the Flanders Opera Studio and OperaPlus, both from Gent, Belgium, will again be holding the Pro Musica International Master Classes for advanced and promising singers, providing an intensive course in voice production, musicianship, the art of performance and piano accompaniment, conducted by Loh Siew Tuan, Ronny Lauwers, Hein Boterberg and Geneviene Wong. The eight day residential course will held at Bellevue on Penang Hill from the 14th to the 21st August, with selected students from Thailand and Malaysia, and will be open to observers. The students will be participating with the international artistes in the main concert, which will also held in Ipoh on the 22nd August and in Kuala Lumpur, at the UCSI University on the 24th August.
The Master Classes and Concerts aim to become a regular annual programme comparable the international Music Summer Schools, and will help to put Penang on the music educational map. To achieve this, patronage and continual sponsorships will be needed, as the fees have to be subsidised to enable promising local students to attend.
Reservations and admission cards by contribution for the concert will soon be available from the Equatorial and other outlets. The event will be under the distinguished patronage of the Ambassador of Belgium, the Ambassador of Italy, and the High Commisioner of Great Britain. The international artistes are being sponsored by the Robus Foundation of Belgium and other donors. Proceeds will be donated to the Pro Musica International Master Classes.
Admission will be by contribution to International Master Classes Fund @ RM120 (for front rows), RM60 (middle rows) and RM30 (other rows) by cash or cheque (to “Suriana Sdn Bhd-ProMusica “), and will be issued with receipts. For enquiries and advance bookings call Jasmin @ 04-2274006 or 012-5302633, e-mail: promusica@foliamy.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
With piano accompaniment by Hein Boterberg & students of International master Class under the artistic direction of Loh Siew Tuan & Ronny Lauwers (Director of OperaPlus & Director (respectively) of the Falnders Opera Studio)
| August 22, 2009 | ||
| 8:00 pm | to | 11:00 pm |
Bollywood in action @ Esplanade
This August in Penang is a month filled with cultural excitement leading up to Malaysia’s 52nd National Day – MERDEKA! This month we are bringing the cultures of Penang exclusively to you! So make sure you mark your calendars because Esplanade in Action is featuring the enthralling dance of the Indian Culture in Penang this weekend!
Come watch and experience the fascinating dance of the Indian culture in Penang at the Penang Esplanade this Saturday 22nd August 2009 from 8pm to 9.30pm! You will be in for an unforgettable treat as the dance group of the Temple of Fine Arts in Penang will perform some ever-popular Bollywood dances and will also include an oldies theme medley which will feature indian dances from the 50’s up till the current times to give an insight to the evolving indian dance culture. So be prepared as they dance to the latest and also the classical dances just exclusively for you!
Be in awe of their spellbounding dance movements and costumes of vivid colours! That’s the enchanting Indian Culture for you! If you are really up for a fun filled memorable night, make sure you dance along with these talented dancers to the craze and excitement of Bollywood! See you there!
Esplanade in Action is brought to you by Penang State Tourism Development & Culture.
| August 16, 2009 | ||
| 2:00 pm | to | 5:00 pm |
Venue: Naza Hotel, Tanjung Bungah.
FREE for PBIM 2009 participants. Limited space only.
Taking part in a marathon takes intense preparation and skill. We salute all PBIM participants for their dedication and determination in the race.
We hope by having more forums and clinics relate to marathon prior to our event on 22nd Nov 2009, participants will learn tips on how to minimize any excess damage to the body and thus make PBIM race a more pleasant experience.
We are pleased to announce that we have invited renowned speakers to share their knowledge in what is consider a world standard marathon. Topics like “What is AIMS and how they measure world standard marathon race”, “How to warm up and stretch before the race”, and “How to listen to your body and pre medical preparation for a marathon race” and last but not least “How this Penang Bridge International Marathon boost our Penang tourism industries”
| August 16, 2009 7:00 am | to | August 28, 2009 5:00 pm |
Merdeka Ride for Green 2009 is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to gear up their bikes, put their feet on the pedals, feel the breeze, and journey through the heart Penang. Cyclist or those from outstation will have a chance to enjoy and grasp the sense of Penang through pedal power on two wheels.
There will be 2 category of ride open for registration. For family members, the organizers have arranged a 15km smooth route ride. And for those who are looking for more adrenalin challenge, they could sign up for the 52km professional ride incorporating hill road challenge. No matter which ride they take part, both will be fun for all cycling enthusiasts and supporters to join. Both category are not competition based.
The organizers aim to attract more than 1000 – 1500 cyclist in their attempt to go into Malaysia Book of Record by being the
largest bicycle ride in support for green.
Start venue: Polo Ground (Padang Polo) – opposite the Penang Hospital
End Venue: (1) Esplanade – 15km ride (2) Queensbay Mall – 52km ride
Organizer: Penang Youth, Sports, Women, Family and Community Development Committee and Lions Club of Gold Coast
Fees: RM10
Gift: a certification of completion, T-shirts and a chance for a lucky draw.
Contact: Edmond Keoh at 012-407 3821
Register at: www.merdekaride.net
| August 15, 2009 | ||
| 8:00 pm | to | 9:30 pm |
This Saturday, be mesmerized by the Malay culture of Penang through the local Boria and Malay Traditional Dance at the Penang Esplanade. Witness this show of traditional culture for a delightful 90 minutes and learn the true roots of the Penang Malay culture with its colourful costumes and friendly persona.
The month of August focuses on the various religion of Penang culture each week. Through these entertaining shows, the world is able to see the uniqueness of each race in Penang living together in peaceful harmony.
Don’t miss out on this eye-opening event of the melting pot of culture and religion in Penang! Bring your friends and family for an entertaining Saturday night of catchy Malay tunes under the bright starry stars!
