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.
Think Cornish pasties, only smaller and spicier. Curry Puff or known to the locals as Karipap is a savoury snack taken as breakfast in the morning or late afternoon tea. But being Penangnites, food is consumed at any time of the day and so is Curry Puff.
Fancy a spot of shopping on the mainland, check out the Global Indian Fiesta at Auto City in Juru and while you are there,
Global Indian Fiesta 2015
Date: 22-28 June 2015 (Mon to Sun)
Time: 12.00pm to 10.00pm
Venue: Auto City, Juru
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
A trip to Malaysia is almost certainly incomplete without a night market experience, even more so in Penang.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here is what you need to know about Ramadan Bazaar and Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations in Penang.
The year 2013 is drawing to a close and it is time once again to draw up your new ‘bucket list’ for 2014.
Looking for things to do with the family especially the kids in the weekend. Why not get yourself down to Escape, a family theme park, based on an eco-friendly outdoor theme with a difference.