Penang Hill Festival
You can’t have George Town Festival and not have Penang Hill Festival, after all it was chosen as the holiday destination of Penang’s colonial days.
Penang Calendar
Penang Durian Festival
It’s official, and it’s a thing. Due to popular demand, and we do mean popular demand for the thorny fruit, the Durian, Penang now has a Festival to honour the king of all fruits.
Hokkien New Year – Jade Emperor God’s Birthday
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.
Location of Ramadan Bazaars in Penang
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
Merdeka Parade
A national independence day celebration, the Merdeka Parade (or Independence parade) is celebrated on a grand scale throughout the country.