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.
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 [...]
Queen Mary 2 in Penang!
Location: Swettenham Pier, Geroge Town, Penang The luxury ocean liner, Queen Mary 2, will be docking Penang Swettenham Pier International Cruise Terminal on the 4th [...]
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 [...]
Georgetown Celebrates World Heritage!!
Hey folks, I know this may be a little late, but here’s the whole schedule of tomorrows the UNESCO World Heritage listing anniversary celebration! 9.00am [...]
Food~Art~Craft~Festival
Location: Dewan Sri Pinang & Town Hall. Looking for activities for the family? Well, don’t look too far because the Art, Craft and Food Fair [...]
Heritage Celebration Grand Finale
For the month of July, George Town celebrates its 1st UNESCO World Heritage Anniversary. This Saturday, a spectacular finale will be held all over George [...]
All-Star National Chingay Championship
Location: Esplanade Come and witness the stunning performance by the best Chingay masters this Sunday. Penang State Tourism Developement & Culture organize this first ever [...]
