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Calendar ofEvents

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Calendar ofEvents

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Note : All dates are subject to change

OverviewApril 2012 - March 20132012

Apr 13 Thai Water Festival (Songkran)

Apr 21 KDU Power Chef Competition

Apr 21 Vasakhi Open House

May 5 Wesak Day

May 25 - 27 Auto-City Carnival

Jun 1 - Jul 31 Penang Durian Fair

Jul 2 - 3 Indonesia Food, Handicraft andCultural Festival

Jun 3 - 10 Penang Floral Festival 2012

Jun 14 - 16 Battle of the Chefs

Jun 15 - Jul 15 Penang UNESCO WorldHeritage Festival

Jun 30 - Jul 1 Plenitude PenangInternational Dragon BoatFestival

Jul 6 - 8 Matta Fair

Jul 12

Penang School Boria CompetitionJul 20 - 29 St Annes Festival

Jul 21 Penang Bon Odori Festival

Jul 21 - Aug 18 Ramadhan Bazaar 2012

Jul 28 - 29International Lion Dance onStilts Competition

Aug 6

Nuzul Al-QuranAug 17 - Sep 15 Penang Hungry GhostFestival

Aug 19 - 20 Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Aug 30 Merdeka Countdown

Sep 29 Pesta Tanglung Seberang Perai

Sep 30 Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival

Oct 13 - 14 Mean Machines 2012

Oct 15 - 23 Nine Emperor Gods Festival

Oct 16 - 24 Navarathiri Festival

Nov 13 Deepavali

Nov 15 Awal Muharam

Nov 18 Allianz Penang BridgeInternational Marathon 2012

Nov 24 19th Penang International OpenBallroom Dancing Championship

Nov 29 - Dec 2 Penang Island Jazz Festival

Dec 8 - 9 Pesta Dragon Boat RaceDec 13 - 16 Pesta Pulau Pinang Scrabble

Championship 2012

Dec 15 International ChingayCompetition

Dec 16 Pesta Chingay, Lion & DragonDance Parade

Dec 23 Pesta Chingay, Lion & DragonDance Parade - Butterworth

Dec 24 Christmas Eve and ChristmasParties at Upper Penang Road

Dec 24 - 31 Auto City Christmas and NewYear Countdown Fiesta

Dec 31 New Year Countdown 2013

2013Feb 10 Chinese New Year Celebration

DuringChinese New Year Kek Lok Si

Display of Lights

Feb 15 "Chor Sor Kong" Deity BirthdayFeb 17 Hokkien New Year

Mar 30 - 31 Penang World Music Festival


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PenangPenang or Pulau Pinang in Bahasa Malaysia, is alsoknown throughout the world as the Pearl of the Orient.And just like the precious pearl which is formed withlayers that give it beautiful luster, Penang has many

splendours to offer those who fall under her spell. Fromits pristine beaches, exotic cultures, rich heritage, quaintarchitecture to a mouth-watering spread of food.

Penang is everything youd expect and a whole lot more and waschosen by Yahoo! Travel as 1 of top 10 islands in the world to explore

before you die.Situated in the northern region of Malaysia, the state consists ofPenang Island and mainland Province Wellesley, also known asSeberang Perai.

Holiday makers will be amazed by the exciting activities, whimsicalpractices, cultural events and religious festivals being celebrated the

whole year round. Take a peek and discover what we have lined upfrom April 2012 to March 2013.

You may be so enthralled that staying on to indulge in it all may bethe most natural thing to do.


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Thai Water Festival (Songkran)Date : 13 April 2012

Time : 9am onwardsVenue : Wat Chayamangkalaram Thai Buddhist Temple & Dharmikara

Burmese Buddhist Temple (Lorong Burma, Pulau Tikus), WatRajaphohong Buddhist Temple (Ara Kuda, Bukit Mertajam)

The Water Festival or Songkran is a traditional Thai festival that is also celebratedin Penang by devotees to wash away bad luck. Songkran in Thai means to moveor change place and it also denotes the sun change of place in the zodiac system.

Organiser : Penang Thai Community

KDU Power Chef Competition 2012Date : 21 April 2012Time : 9am onwardsVenue : KDU, Penang

The Power Chef is an annual cooking challenge that is organized by the KDUSchool of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts. Featuring budding chefs who

have little or no formal chef training that are put to the test through differenttheme challenges and are evaluated by the some of the industrys most wellknown executive and celebrity chefs as well as famous food bloggers. Come findout who will be this years Power Chef.

Organiser : KDU PenangTel : +604-226 6368


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Vasakhi Open HouseDate : 21 April 2012Time : 6pm - 11pmVenue : Penang Times Square

This Sikh feast marks the harvest festival and the religious Khalsa Janam Divas.It is usually celebrated with singing and dancing in a colourful carnival-like

atmosphere. The open house also gives visitors a rare glimpse of insight into thebeliefs, customs and practices that are sacredly practised by the Sikhs to this day.

Organiser : Penang Sikh AssociationTel : +6012-489 9204


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Wesak DayDate : 5 May 2012

Venue : Malaysian BuddhistAssociation, Burmah Road

Wesak Day is observed by devotees tocelebrate Buddhas birthday,enlightenment and achievement of

Nirvana. From very early in the morningdevotees flock to temples to meditate aswell as participate in candle-lit

processions. As a sign of benevolence,doves are set free and other charitable actsare also performed by devotees such asproviding free meals. Monks usuallygather to chant sacred sutras all day long.

Organiser : Malaysian Buddhist Association

Tel : +604-226 2690

Date : 25 - 27 May 2012Time : 4pm - 12midnightVenue : Auto-City, Juru

The Auto-City Carnival promises fun, excitement and a little bit of somethingfor everyone. A galore of activities such as contests, shows and entertainmentare held throughout this period. You can participate in the hive of activities if youwish or relax as a bystander and be equally enthralled by the sheer excitement

of it all.Organiser : Auto-CityTel : +604-501 1222

Website : www.autocity.com.my

Auto-City Carnival


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Penang Durian FairDate : 1 June - 31 July 2012

Time : 11am - 6pm, Daily

Venue : Anjung Indah, Balik PulauEating durian in Penang is an experience by itself.Here, you can choose from the kings of the crop. Teaseyour taste buds with the legendary 'Ang He', 'Hor Lor'and more atAnjung Indah, Balik Pulau with salesfrom stalls of famous Penang Durian estates whowill also exhibit their prized Durians there.

Organiser : Penang State Tourism Development &Culture Office

Tourism Hotline : +6016-411 0000Tel : +604-650 5136 / +604-261 9012Email : [email protected]

Website : www.visitpenang.gov.my

Indonesian Food, Handicraft andCultural FestivalDate : 2 - 3 June 2012

Time : 11am - 10pm

Venue : EsplanadeThe Indonesian Food, Handicraft & Cultural Festival brings you an experience

that is truly and quintessentially Indonesian. The festival will feature a vibrantand bustling bazaar offering traditional delicacies and handicraft items fromall over the vast archipelago of Indonesia. Come savour the resplendent culturalofferings such as Indonesian food, traditional dances and performances.

Organisers : Penang State Tourism Development & Culture Office, Consulate Generalof the Republic of IndonesiaTel : +604-650 5136 / +604-261 9012Email : [email protected]



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Penang FloralFestival 2012Date : 3 - 10 June 2012

Time : 9am - 7pmVenue : Penang Botanic Gardens

The Penang Floral Festival 2012 isexpected to draw some 50,000 local and

foreign visitors to Penang BotanicGardens. Workshops, contests, exhibitions

and classes on floral related topics areheld at this event. Don't forget to bringalong your camera to snap photos of thebeautiful trees and unique plants in the

decorated gardens.

Organiser : Penang Botanic Gardens

Tel : +604-227 0428

Battle of the ChefsDate : 14 - 16 June 2012

Time : 8am - 6pm

Venue : Straits Quay, Tanjong TokongThe 14th Battle of the Chefs will see over 40 categories of competition events tobe competed. More than 1000 chefs and food & beverage personnels will battleit out for the various top honors. Many events are lined up such as Ice, Vegetables& Butter Carvings for competition including buffet platters, platted displays

and hot cooking sessions, Modern Nyonya Cuisine, Malay Traditional Ethic

Ketupat & Rendang Challenge and our Penang favorite Char Koay Teowcompetitions.

Organiser : Chefs Association of Malaysia, Penang ChapterTel : +604-226 8569

Website : www.penangchefs.com


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Penang UNESCOWorld Heritage Festival

Date : 15 June - 15 July 2012George Town was accorded the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List of Cities

and Sites for its "outstanding universal value" on 7th July 2008. This awardshowcases Penang's unique historical and architectural buildings, multi-ethniccultural heritage, old "colonial townscape" and landscapes. In conjuction,every 7th July is announced as a public holiday for the state of Penang.

In line with its 4th year anniversary, a month-long celebration filled withcultural and music shows, traditional crafts demonstration and exhibitions

around Penang awaits you.

Organiser : George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI)Tel : +604-261 6606


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Plenitude Penang InternationalDragon Boat Festival

Date : 30 June - 1 July 2012Time : 9am - 5pmVenue : Teluk Bahang Dam

Although Dragon Boat racing has been around in Penang since 1950s, it hasonly gained international popularity in the last few years. For the first time ever

the dragon boat sport has been included in the Asian Games in 2010. Dragon

boat is a team-focused sport which promotes discipline, harmony, physical fitnessand mental toughness. For Penangites it is an honoured sport that inculcatesracial harmony.

Organiser : Penang International Dragon Boat Festival (PIDBF) CommitteeTourism Hotline : +6016-411 0000Tel : +604-650 5136 / +604-261 9012Email : [email protected]

Website : www.penangdragonboat.gov.my


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Date : 6 - 8 July 2012Time : 11am - 9pmVenue : Penang International Sports

Arena (PISA)

Staged annually in Penang, the MATTA(Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel

Agents) Fair is a vibrant must-attend 3-day expo. It gives consumers theopportunity to holiday in diverse

destinations at fabulous discounts.Here, youll find value-added tourpackages and other great travel incentives.Specialised travel agents will also help withflights, hotels and ground transportationto any destination around the world.

Organiser : MATTATel : +604-890 0106Email : [email protected]

Matta Fair 2012

Date : 12 July 2012Time : 9.30am - 4.30pmVenue : Fort Cornwallis

Boria combines the elements of dance,music and comic sketches. Head down to

Fort Cornwallis to enjoy some good old boriafun, and support the final 4 teams in thelocal schools Boria Competition. Expect to betreated to a visual bonanza of traditionalculture that brings out the true root of the

Penang Malay culture, colourful costumesand larger-than-life performers.

Organiser : Majlis Kebudayaan NegeriTel : +6012-454 4410

Penang SchoolBoria Competition


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Date : 20 - 29 July 2012

Time : 7am - 11pmVenue : St. Annes Church, Bukit Mertajam

A 9-day prayer ritual that draws manybelievers from all walks of life.

In conjunction with the annual St. Anne'sFeast, a Night of Candle Light Procession is

usually conducted at the church grounds.Organiser : St. Anne ChurchTel : +604-538 6405Email : [email protected]

Website : www.stannebm.org

St. Annes Festival


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Date : 21 July 2012Time : 6pm - 11pmVenue : Esplanade, Penang

A traditional and merry Japanese festival that is celebrated with dance and

lively drum performances to welcome the homecoming of ancestral spirits. Thisfestival is a Japanese Buddhist observance that honours the spirit of ancestors,who return once a year to visit their families.The carnival-like atmosphere at Esplanade is made even merrier with stalls

selling a variety of local and Japanese food, firework displays, Japanesesouvenirs, lively performances and games.

Organisers : The Consulate-General of Japan, Penang State Tourism Development& Culture Office & Bon Odori Organising CommitteeTel : +604-650 5136 / +604-261 9012Email : [email protected]


Penang Bon Odori Festival


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Date : 28 - 29 July 2012Venue : Han Chiang Stadium

Come and join the crowd to watch the action packed and exciting Lion Danceon stilts competition as teams from all over Malaysia battle it out for thechampionship title with their most creative and original lion dance stunts.

Organiser : Penang Tourism Development & Culture Committee and Wushhu, Lion

& Dragon Dance Association PenangTel : +604-650 5136/ +604-261 9012Email : [email protected]


International Lion DanceOn Stilts Competition


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Date : 21 July - 18 August 2012Time : 5pm - 8pm

Venue : KOMTAR, Pedestrian Walk and along many streets of PenangDuring the Muslim Fasting Month, a sumptuous array of food, local delicacies,festive cookies, clothing and religious items will be sold at a month-long eveningRamadhan Bazaar. A jovial mood pervades the bazaar as people go about theirmerry business of shopping for food to break fast and also to hunt for the bestbargains.

After the month-long fasting, Hari Raya will be celebrated by visiting relativesand friends.

Date : 6 August 2012

On the 17th day of the holy Ramadhan month,

a national-level celebration called the NuzulAl-Quran is held to commemorate the dayProphet Muhammad S.A.W first received theScriptures from Heaven. It is observed as apublic holiday in most states in Malaysia.

Ramadhan Bazaar 2012

Nuzul Al-Quran


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Date : 17 August - 15 September 2012Venue : Along Streets of Penang,

mainly George Town

The Hungry Ghost Festival which falls duringthe Seventh Lunar Month is celebrated on agrand scale in Penang. During this month,

it is believed that the Gates of Hell are thrownopen for spirits and ghosts from the netherworld to roam freely in search for food. Thus,makeshift altars are erected at roadsides

where giant joss sticks are lit and food isoffered to appease their hunger. Staged opera

performances and puppet shows are also

conducted at these venues for theentertainment of the ghosts, spirits and thepublic on a nightly basis.

Organiser : Tiong Guan AssociationWebsite : www.visitpenang.gov.my

Penang HungryGhost Festival

Hari RayaAidilfitri

Date : 19 - 20 August 2012

In Malaysia, the Muslims celebrate the start ofthe month of Syawal by having open houses fortheir family and friends. Guests can enjoy avariety of traditional Malay cuisine andmouth-watering selection of local delicacies.

During this joyous celebration, it is also

customary for them to wear their traditionalMalay attires.Another popular practice is the giving of duitraya, money gifted to children, elders or to the

poor in little green packets.


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Date : 30 August 2012Time : 7pm - 12midnightVenue : Auto-City, Juru

Merdeka countdown is part of the Merdeka Celebration and one such countdownnot-to-be-missed is held at Auto-City. This countdown is festive, fun and featureperformances by local and international artistes as well as spectacular fireworksat the stroke of midnight.

Organiser : Auto-CityTel : +604-501 1222


Merdeka Countdown


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Pesta Tanglung Seberang Perai

Date : 30 September 2012Time : 7pm onwardsVenue : Esplanade

The Mid-Autumn Festival, commonly known in Malaysia as the Lantern andMoon Cake Festival, is a popular East Asian celebration of abundance andtogetherness. Dating back 3,000 years, this moon gazing and lantern paradingis celebrated in honour of Chang Er, the beautiful wife of tyrannical ruler and

archer Hou Yi. Its a time for family members and friends to gather around togaze at and admire the full moon while savouring moon cakes, mini yams,

water caltrops, ground nuts, pomeloes and Chinese tea.Organizer :Penang State Tourism Development & Culture OfficeTel : +604-650 5136 / +604-261 9012

Website : www.visitpenang.gov.myEmail : [email protected]

Date : 29 September 2012Time : 10am - 12midnightVenue : Insa Dunia, Kampung Baru,

Bukit MertajamKarnival Pesta Tanglung Negeri Pulau Pinang is an annual carnival jointlyorganized by the youth sections of five dialectic associations in Bukit Mertajam,

Penang. The main objective of this event is to promote Malaysian Chinesecultural activities and to allow the people of BM to take a step forward to lead

the Chinese cultural activities in the Northern region of Malaysia

Organizer : Persatuan Hainan Seberang PeraiTel : +6012-473 3648

Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival


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Mean Machines 2012Date : 13 - 14 October 2012

Time : 12noon - 12midnightVenue : Auto-City, Juru

The Mean Machines is the largest outdoormotorsport and motoring event in Malaysia. More

than 500 modified cars, supercars, classic carsand club cars will be on display together with morethan 50 of the leading after-market auto-accessories company exhibiting at the event.

Organiser : IntrenasionaleTel : +604-646 7866

Website : www.meanmachines.my

Date : 15 - 23 October 2012Time : 9am - 11pmVenues : Rumah Berhala Tow Boo Kong Burmah Road

Macallum St Ghaut Jelutong Noordin Street Farlim Butterworth Bukit Mertajam

The Nine Emperor Gods Festival (Kew Ong Yeah) is celebrated on the 1st till the9th day of the ninth month in the lunar calendar. It's celebrated for the spiritsof the Nine Gods to descend upon the earth by possessing spirit mediums and

putting them in a trance. Throughout this festival, many rituals such asskewering and fire walking ceremonies are carried out. Devotees also practisea vegetarian diet for these nine days.On the last day, the Gods are sent off through a procession leading to the sea on

an "Emperor Boat" accompanied by many other colourful floats.Organiser : Tow Boo Kong AssociationTel : +604-331 8717

Website : www.towbookong.org.myContact : Penang State Tourism Development & Culture OfficeTel : +604-650 5136 / +604-261 9012

Nine Emperor Gods Festival


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Date : 16 - 24 October 2012Time : 6pm-10pmVenue : Along the Streets of George Town

The Navarathiri Festival is a Hindu religiousfestival similar to the famous Chinese NineEmperor Gods celebration.For 9 days, devotees pray to the Goddess Thurga,Goddess Laxmi and Goddess Sarawathy in hopesof power, wealth and education. A chariot

procession also takes place on the final day of thefestival.

Organiser : Penang Hindu Endownment BoardTel : +604-650 5215

Navarathiri Festival

DeepavaliDate : 13 November 2012Venue : Little India, Penang

This colorful festival is also known as The Festival of Lights and is celebratedby the Hindus. Oil lamps are lit and decorated in their homes on Deepavali

morning as a way of thanking the gods for happiness, knowledge, peace andwealth. Many cultural performances, activities and delicious Indian cuisinewill be served and will take place during the celebration.

Organiser : Malaysian Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry PenangTel : +604-262 0960


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Date : 15 November 2012

Ma'al Hijrah is an Islamic festival that is celebratedby the Muslim population in Malaysia with much

joy. It falls on the 10th of January in the GregorianCalendar and marks the beginning of the Islamicmonth of Muharram.

Awal Muharram

Date : 18 November 2012Time : 2am - 10am

Venue : Queensbay, Penang & Penang BridgeThe Penang Bridge International Marathon (PBIM) has been held every year

since 1985. This marathon attracts people from all over the world to cometogether in Penang to run across the Penang Bridge which at 13.5km, is oneof the longest bridges in South East Asia. The Penang Bridge International

Marathon is the biggest running event in Malaysia and on this day it is the only

time the bridge is ever closed to public.Organiser : Penang State Tourism Development & Culture OfficeMarathon Hotline : +6016-411 0000Tel : +604-650 5136 / +604-261 9012 Fax : +604-261 8744Email : [email protected]

Website : www.penangmarathon.gov.my

AllianzPenang BridgeInternational Marathon 2012


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Date : 24 November 2012Time : 7am - 11pmVenue : Bayview Beach Resort, Penang

The Penang International Open Ballroom Dancing Championship returns inswirling success for another year of exciting competition and performances onthe dance floor. This annual premier dance competition is anticipated to attract

over 800 participants from more than 30 countries around the globe. An equallystrong turnout of international adjudicators and diehard fans of dance sportchampionships is also expected for this glittering gala event.

Organiser : Malaysian Dancers AssociationTel : +6012-471 3266

Website : www.mda.com.my

19th Penang International OpenBallroom Dancing Competition

Date : 29 November - 2 December 2012Time : 11am - 11pmVenue : Batu Ferringhi, Penang

Artists from the jazz and big band genre use this event asa platform to showcase their performances in a fun-filledand joyous atmosphere. The Annual Music Festivalfeatures local and international performers participatingin programmes and activities in the Main Festival venue

at Bayview Beach Resort and various other selected

venues throughout the island.Organiser : The Capricorn ConnectionTel : +6012-296 7800 / +6012-356 5544Email : [email protected] / [email protected]

Web : www.penangjazz.com

Penang Island Jazz Festival


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Date : 8 - 9 December 2012Time : 9am - 6pmVenue : Teluk Bahang Dam, Penang

This event is held in conjunction with Pesta Pulau Pinang and is a traditionto honor the "spirit of the dragon" and the spirit of unity as they work togetheras a team for one common purpose. Enjoy a weekend of pulsating thrills andspills to the tune of vigorous beating of drums, strong thrust of oars and variousstage performances as the dragon boat teams battle it out in the water to be thechampions.

Organiser : Penang International Dragon Boat Festival (PIDBF) CommitteeTel : +604-650 5136 / +604-261 9012Email : [email protected]

Web : www.penangdragonboat.gov.my

Pesta Dragon Boat Race

Date : 13 - 16 December 2012Venue : Equatorial Hotel Penang

Put on your thinking cap, and outspell andoutsmart the competition. Pesta Pulau Pinang hasrisen to the challenge of receiving the baton from

the Causeway Scrabble Challenge, the largest and

most prestigious Scrabble tournament held inMalaysia for the past 10 years. This annual eventis expected to be one of the highlights of the Pesta

Pulau Pinang drawing in scrabble aficionados.

Organiser : Penang Scrabble Club

Pesta Pulau PinangScrabbleChampionship 2012


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Date : 15 December 2012Time : 7pm - 11pmVenue : Esplanade, Penang

Look forward to chingay star contestants showing off their creativity, flexibilityand superb skills with stunts in balancing the towering flag poles on their fingers,foreheads, shoulders and teeth.

Organiser : Penang State Tourism Development & Culture OfficeTel : +604-650 5136 / +604-261 9012Email : [email protected]


Penang International Chingay Competition


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Date : 16 December 2012Time : 7.30pm - 11pmVenue : Padang Brown to City Hall, Esplanade

The Chingay and Lion Dance troupe members will display theirskills in balancing stilt poles during this annual street parade. The

parade begins from Padang Brown and pass through the mainstreets of George Town before ending at Esplanade. There wouldalso be giant colourful flags and floats, lion and dragon danceperformances and a procession of decorative trishaws.

Organiser : Penang State Tourism Development & Culture OfficeTel : +604-650 5136 / +604-261 9012Email : [email protected]


Pesta Chingay, Lion &

Dragon Dance Parade


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Date : 23 December 2012Time : 7.30pm - 11pmVenue : MPSP Field, Butterworth,

Jalan Bagan Luar to Jalan Raja Uda

Butterworth Chingay,

Lion & DragonDance Parade


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Date : 24 - 31 December 2012Time : 7pm - 12midnightVenue : Auto-City, Juru

Auto City is another choice venue for party revellers to hang out and celebratein its many fun-filled activities.

Organiser : Auto-CityTel : +604-501 1222


Christmas Eve & ChristmasParties at Upper Penang Road

Auto-City Christmas &New Year Countdown Fiesta

Date : 24 December 2012

Time : 6pm - 12midnightVenue : Upper Penang Road

Upper Penang Road, a hotspot for festive happenings literally lights up withactivities including live band performances and dance shows to ensure patronshave a jolly good time.

Organiser : Upper Penang Road Committee

Tel : +604-228 8078


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Date : 31 December 2012Venue : Esplanade, Penang; Queensbay Mall;

Penang Pesta Site, E&O Straits Quay;Auto-City

New Year Countdown is held every year at Esplanade,Penang, Queensbay Mall and Penang Pesta site.These night-long celebrations are filled with excitingentertaining performances and activities.

Before the stroke of midnight, take part in thecountdown towards a new year at these venues!

Enjoy a brilliant display of fireworks to usher in the

new year.

New YearCountdown 2013


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Chinese New Year CelebrationDate : 10 February 2013Chinese New Year is celebrated on the first day of the lunar calendar with each

year ushering in a zodiac animal ruling sign. The 2013 is the year of the Snake.Celebrations usually start on the eve when family members gather for a Reunion

Dinner. This is followed by having an open house for family and friends to visitone another and give Ang Pows. Lion dances are also performed to welcome

auspiciousness into the household and workplace.

For updates on Chinese New Year events in Penang, visitwww.visitpenang.gov.myor check out the George Town, Penang Facebook page.

Date : During Chinese New YearVenue : Kek Lok Si Temple, Air Itam

Literally translated as the Temple ofSupreme Bliss in the Hokkien dialect, the KekLok Si Temple is a crowd puller and famoustourist attraction, especially during theChinese New Year. Devotees from far and

wide flock to this 120-year-old temple for anannual lighting ceremony. It is believed thatthis act of faith will bring them peace, luckand prosperity.

Organiser : Kek Lok Si TempleTel : +604-899 8222

Kek Lok SiDisplay of Lights


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Date : 17 February 2013

Time : 7pm - 12midnightVenue : Chew Jetty

The 8th day of Chinese New Year, also known as ThniKong Seh (Jade Emperor Gods birthday) is celebratedon a big scale by the Hokkien clan to commemoratetheir forefathers escape in ancient China. At the stroke

of midnight, prayers are performed with muchgaiety, offering food, fruits, liquor and sugarcanestalks to the Jade Emperor God.

Organiser : Chew Jetty CommitteeTel : +6012-412 6809

Date : 15 February 2013Time : 7am - 11pmVenue : Snake Temple

Penangs famous Snake Temple is dedicated to the deity Chor Sor Kong, andattracts throngs of devotees from far and wide who come to offer prayersespecially on the 6th day of Chinese New Year. Chor Sor Kong is regarded as a

protector of jungle snakes, and upon establishment of the temple in the mid-19th century, snakes have appeared within the temple building, appearing to

seek refuge at the shrine which bears a popular name in reference to these

serpentine creatures.Organiser : Hokkien KongsiTel : +604-262 0202

Chor Sor Kong Deity Birthday

Hokkien New Year


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Date : 30 March - 31 March 2013Time : 2pm - 12midnightVenue : Quarry Park, Botanical Garden

The Penang World Music Festival celebrates diversity in world music. It features

a repertoire of performances ranging from traditional to fusion andcontemporary music. Outstanding artistes from Penang and other states ofMalaysia, as well as from other countries around the world are invited toshowcase their talent. The Penang World Music Festival promises to deliver theultimate experience for music lovers and is undoubtedly a unique event not

to be missed.

Organizer :Penang State Tourism Development & Culture Office

Tel : +604-650 5136 / +604-261 9012Hotline : +6016-411 0000

Website : www.penangworldmusic.com / www.visitpenang.gov.myEmail : [email protected]

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