On the ninth day of the Chinese New Year, the Hokkien Community celebrates the birthday of the Jade Emperor God. More commonly known as the Hokkien New Year, it is often celebrated on a larger scale than the Chinese New Year itself.
When in Penang, you will never be short of places to eat, even more so during festive seasons.
Ramadan Bazaars 2015
Date: 18 June – 16 July
Time: 4.30pm – 7.30pm
Venue: Various locations below More
A national independence day celebration, the Merdeka Parade (or Independence parade) is celebrated on a grand scale throughout the country.
Lion Dance teams from different parts of the world will be coming to Penang in August to compete with each other in this adrenaline pumping International Lion Dance on Stilts Competition. More
If you are the arty type and loves to follow the local art scene, events, exhibitions, galleries, street art and graffiti, there is no better place to be than in Penang especially in the month of August. More
Here is Penang, we are never short of both traditional and new celebrations and festivals. We will jump at any change to celebrate, so when the Consulate-General of Japan wishes to host an annual festival here in our very own ‘backyard’ we made this a memorable event for everyone with our friends in the land of the rising sun. More
Penang is proud of its cultural heritage as much as its religious festivals and celebrations. St. Anne’s Church in Bukit Mertajam is a fine example of how both the culture and religion play an important role in ensuring this age old tradition continues to be a part of our lives. More
Penang is proud of its status as a World Heritage Site and in celebration of this prestigious status, has made the 7th of July the George Town World Heritage Day. Take in all that the city has to offer. Join other locals and visitors in appreciate of our culture, buildings, heritage, history and more. More
No, this is not a title of a 3 rate horror movie. Actually, this is a tradition that is still celebrated till this day. To learn more about what the Hungry Ghost Festival is about, you only need to walk the streets of Georgetown during the 7th month of the Lunar calendar. More
Here is what you need to know about Ramadan Bazaar and Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations in Penang.
For those who missed the Penang International Dragon Boat Festival 2012 last weekend at the Teluk Bahang Dam, here is a collection of photographs of the event. Many thanks to our friend, Kui Seong for allowing us to use these excellent photographs on penangseaview.com.
Some 14 international teams from all over the work took part in this year’s festival and I am sure those who were there can tell you how much excitement and thrill was felt all through the three days.
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Photo Credit: Kui Seong, Tang
Thanks to one of our friends, we have a small collection of photos of previous Dragon Boat Races at the Teluk Bahang Dam.
This year, the International Dragon Boat Festival will also be held at the Teluk Bahang Dam from the 30 June to 1 July 2012.
For more information on our article on the festival click here.
Penang International Dragon Boat Festival takes place annually at the Teluk Bahang Dam in the North Coast of the island, not far from Batu Ferringhi.
This year, the race will be held on the 30 June to 1 July 2012 between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Witness the high powered water sports this summer with teams taking part coming from around the world.
There are altogether 14 International Teams this year from South Africa, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Thailand, Phillipines and New Zealand.
For more information on the event, visit Penang International Dragon Boat Festival website.
We were very fortunate to witness the Thaipusam festival while in Penang. A Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai (around mid January to mid February).
I said mostly Tamil because we came across Westerners and local Chinese who followed the pilgrimage procession and participated in the offering of Kavadi.
The word Thaipusam is derived from the name of the month, Thai and Pusam, which refers to a start that is at its highest point during the festival.
