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PENANG HOT AIR BALLOON FIESTA PENANG CHINESE NEW YEAR FEBRUARY 1 & 2 Feb 2020 CELEBRATION (MIAOHUI) 2 Feb 2020 Penang is a vibrant State with its capital, George Town, having the rare distinction of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a true melting pot of cultures with its blend of Eastern and Western influences. Retaining many of the values adopted during its era of British rule, Penang bears a charm that is unique to itself. A bustling city where excitements and festivities never end, whether you are drawn to the drama of a street parade, the spirituality of a prayer ritual or the beauty of an avant- garde theatre performance, there is bound to be an event around the corner waiting to be experienced. The people in Penang celebrate all year round festivals including religious, cultural and arts. These festivals happen almost every month; such as the acrobatic lion dances during Chinese New Year, the intricate weaving of Ketupat (rice dumplings) during Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Eid Mubarak) and the unbelievable body piercings that are seen during Thaipusam (a Hindu religious festival). Home-grown arts festivals are increasingly popular with global travellers such as the highly anticipated George Town Festival and the international award-winning George Town Literary Festival. In addition, sports events play a large role too in putting Penang on the world map. The annual Penang Bridge International Marathon held on the First Penang Bridge is popular around the globe among marathoners and sports enthusiasts. The Penang Dragon Boat Regatta and Penang International Dragon Boat Festival are as much a display of physical strength as it is a cultural spectacle. * All event information is correct at time of print and is subject to change without prior notice. * All images are not intended for commercial use. CITY WALK SPRING GALA FESTIVAL JANUARY 1 Jan 2020 3 & 4 Jan 2020 The Penang City Council together with Penang Adventurers’ Club The festival will showcase an exhibition of Chinese culture, is organising the annual City Walk 2020 in conjunction with traditional games, food, calligraphy performance, dragon dance JANUARY Penang’s ‘City Day’. The walk is open to all members of the public. and many other stage performances. Flag off: 7am https://howei.com/event_ Tapak Pasar Malam, Taman [email protected] details/citywalk2020 Nibong Tebal Jaya Starting Point: Jalan Padang Pusat Perkhidmatan Kota Lama Penang Island City Council +604 - 594 1163 Parlimen NibongTebal and Penang Adventures’ [email protected] Club PENANG GRAND PARADE PONGAL CELEBRATION 1 Jan 2020 15 Jan 2020 Penang Grand Parade is to celebrate Penang’s vibrant diversity Look out for Pongal Celebrations taking place in the early hours through the kaleidoscope of cultures and ethnicities which will be of this day at Hindu temples around Penang where you can see represented through this parade in a true showcase of Penang, rituals being carried out and sweet rice being cooked. The Diversity of Asia. Starting Point: Gurney Drive www.petach.gov.my +604-650 5215 +604 650 5133 Penang Exco Office for www.hebpenang.gov.my Tourism, Arts, Culture & [email protected] Heritage (PETACH) OBS CHINESE NEW YEAR RUN CHINESE NEW YEAR JANUARY 19 Jan 2020 25 & 26 Jan 2020 Join a 5-km fun run within the beautiful sights and sounds of Chinese New Year is celebrated on the first day of the Lunar George Town’s heritage enclave while immersing into the spirit Calendar with each year ushering in a zodiac animal ruling JANUARY and joy of CNY at OBS CNY Run 2020. There will be lion dance sign. 2020 is the year of the Rat. Celebrations start on the eve of performances on high stilts, war drum performance and all Chinese New Year where family members gather for a Reunion forms of mesmerising acts! Dinner. 7am +6012-438 0062 Occupy Beach Street [email protected] KEK LOK SI DISPLAY of LIGHTS 8TH BAN KA LAN SNAKE TEMPLE 19 Jan - 21 Feb 2020 CNY CULTURE CELEBRATION The Kek Lok Si Temple is a crowd puller and famous tourist 29 Jan 2020 attraction, especially during Chinese New Year. Devotees from far This is the annual Flame Watching Ceremony Festival held in and near flock to this 129-year-old temple for its annual lighting conjunction with the birthday of Patron Saint “Chor Soo Kong” of Snake display which showcases more than 10,000 lights. Temple. The festival will showcase an exhibition from individual “Chor Soo Kong” temples in Penang, snake performances and handicrafts. 7pm - 12am [email protected] 6pm – 12am Kek Lok Si Temple www.kekloksitemple.com Snake Temple (Ban Ka Lan) +604-828 3317 Kek Lok Si Temple Hokkien Kongsi Penang PENANG HOT AIR BALLOON FIESTA PENANG CHINESE NEW YEAR FEBRUARY 1 & 2 Feb 2020 CELEBRATION (MIAOHUI) 2 Feb 2020 Offering a one-of-a-kind experience, it’s the only hot air balloon Penang CNY Celebration is held along 10 diverse major and festival on an island in Malaysia. The Penang Hot Air Balloon minor streets in the heritage precinct of George Town every Fiesta will see 15 hot air balloons by international and local year with numerous cultural booths, exhibitions and interactive FEBRUARY balloonists over the 2-day festival, together with family-friendly workshops for all visitors. activities, creative workshops and more! 7am - 9pm penanghotairballoonfiesta.com 4pm -11pm [email protected] Padang Polo Heritage Precinct of George Town [email protected] +6012- 498 0209 PAI THEE KONG CELEBRATION THAIPUSAM 1 Feb 2020 7 - 9 Feb 2020 The 9th day of Chinese New Year, which is also the Jade Emperor’s Thaipusam is a religious festival held for the purpose of penance, Birthday, is a largely significant ritual event for the Chinese prayers and fulfilling vows. During this celebration, devotees take community in Penang. It is believed that the Jade Emperor protected part in a procession - bearing milk pots on their heads or kavadis, their Hokkien ancestors from being massacred while they were all the way up to the hilltop temple. hiding in a sugarcane plantation. The celebration is held annually at the Chew Jetty on the night of the 8th day of Chinese New Year. 8pm - 1.30am [email protected] Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani www.hebpenang.gov.my Hilltop Temple Surrounding area of Chew www.gtwhi.com.my Penang Hindu Endowment Jetty +604-650 5215 Board +604-261 6606 PENANG CELEBRATES: BUKIT TAMBUN CHAP GOH MEH FEBRUARY CHAP GOH MEH 8 Feb 2020 CEREMONY 8 Feb 2020 Celebrate Chap Goh Meh with a bang! Also known as the Chinese On the fifteenth day of Chinese New Year, a team of Teochew Valentine’s Day, join this family-friendly event filled with love, and drummers will perform among local temples and Chinese for those singles, come join the Mandarin Tossing Ceremony and Community Houses in Bukit Tambun and Batu Kawan. Lanterns FEBRUARY look forward to welcoming your new love and happiness. will be lit up grandly and Teochew drums plus Lion Dance teams will parade along Jalan Bukit Tambun. Penang Esplanade www.petach.gov.my 6.30pm – 11pm [email protected] +604-650 5133 Penang Exco Office Parade route: Jetty Bukit MPKK Bukit Tambun and for Tourism, Arts, Culture Tambun to Bukit Tambun Persatuan Murid-murid [email protected] and Heritage (PETACH) Old Town Sekolah Keng Koon +6012–568 1757 TAIWAN FORMOSA CIRCUS ACT – ST. PATRICK’S BALL MARCH LEAPING TAIWAN 10 Feb 2020 6 Mar 2020 A Taiwan based show with a combination of classic and modern The annual St.Patrick’s Ball celebrates the very best of Irish dance, song and theatre, acrobatics and street performances. culture and traditions, together with the Penang Community and guests from around Malaysia. Joined by the Irish Ambassador, the St. Patrick’s Ball is a sold out event in the grand Ballroom of the Eastern & Oriental hotel. 8pm – 9.45pm Persatuan Siswazah siswazah 7.30pm - 1am [email protected] Taiwan Pulau Pinang Dewan Sri Pinang Eastern & Oriental Hotel penang-irish-association.com (SJKC Shih Chung Cawangan) Grand Ballroom +6019 618 0476/ Penang Irish Association +6012 464 5805 +6012-462 5596 ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL PENANG EXPERIENCE PENANG COASTAL MARCH 7 Mar 2020 RUN 15 Mar 2020 The festival features an exhibition on culture, history and The Experience Penang Coastal Run is a running event catered to MARCH businesses of the Irish community in Penang. There will all, young and old alike. The run which will be taking place along also be workshops, 5-km fun run, street festival and musical the coastal road will be filled with different activities for runners to performances. truly experience Penang during the run. 2pm - 12am [email protected] Queensbay Mall Outdoor www.petach.gov.my Carpark Straits Quay penang-irish-association.com Penang Exco Office orf +604-650 5133 Tourism, Arts, Culture +6012-462 5596 Penang Irish Association and Heritage (PETACH) [email protected] PENANG YOSAKOI PARADE EARTH HOUR - GO GREEN 7 Mar 2020 CAMPAIGN 28 Mar 2020 “Yocchore Yo! Yocchore Yo!” with wooden Naruko clappers in A “Go Green” event to promote a greener and healthier lifestyle. hand, the Yosakoi dancers perform their original choreography in Have some fun while you do your bit for a good cause. the heart of Penang’s historical centre. Come join in the Matsuri (Japanese festival) food, fun and games. 5pm - 11pm penangyosakoiparade@ Queensbay Mall [email protected] gmail.com Penang Esplanade +604-646 8888 Queensbay Mall penangyosakoiparade.org +6012-390 9083 queensbaymallmalaysia.com PENANG INTERNATIONAL FOOD KBJ RAYA FASHION WEEK FESTIVAL 4 - 19 Apr 2020 17 - 19 Apr 2020 APRIL The Penang International Food Festival is an annual 16-day event, KBJ Raya Fashion Week will showcase the best and latest Raya APRIL offering you an exciting experience to indulge in Penang’s famed clothing designs from Kompleks Bukit Jambul’s fashion outlets food.
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