Pulau Pinang

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Calendar of Event 2009 at George Town.Penang

January 2009

31 Jan Chinese New Year Open House Celebrating the arrival of the Chinese Lunar New Year in Penang's Famous landmarks.

  • Venue: Armenian Street, Cannon Street, Chulia Street, Soo Hong Lan, Ah Quay Street, Kampong Kolam
  • Organiser: Penang Youth Clan Council
  • Tel: +6016-489 8868
  • Email: [email protected]


Calendar of Event 2009

31 Jan Chinese New Year Open House Celebrating the arrival of the Chinese Lunar New Year in Penang's Famous landmarks.

  • Venue: Armenian Street, Cannon Street, Chulia Street, Soo Hong Lan, Ah Quay Street, Kampong Kolam
  • Organiser: Penang Youth Clan Council
  • Tel: +6016-489 8868
  • Email: [email protected]

8 Feb Chap Goh Meh Celebration 2009 Also know as Chinese Valentine's Day, the 15th night of the Lunar New Year is celebrated with much joy and excitement, to mark the end of the festivities,

  • Vanue: Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling
  • Organiser: Penang Chinese Town Hall
  • Tel: +604-261 7194

2 Feb Thaipusam A fascinating Hindu festival that includes a parade of purification and cheansing rituals.

  • Venue: Chariot proccession will be from Penang Street though the streets of George Town proceeding to the waterfall Murugan Temple on 1st Feb 2009 and return on 3rd Feb 200
  • Organiser: Penang Hindo Endowments Board
  • Tel: +604-650 5215

6-8 Mar F1 Road Show 2009 In conjuction with the Petronas Grand Prix 2009 at Sepang a showcase of racing cars will be featured- a golden opportunity for enthusiats uo North to share intnesity of the exciting racing affair.

  • Venue: Auto-City Juru
  • Organiser: Auto City
  • Tel:+604-501 1222



26 Oct Navarthiri Festival A Hindu religious festival similar to the famous Chinese Nine Emperor Gods Festival, for 9days, devotees pray to the Goddess Saraswathy in hopes of power, wealth and education. A chariot procession will also take place on the final day of the festival.

  • Venue: Throughout George Town
  • Organiser:Malaysian Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Penang.
  • Tel:+604-262 0960

14&15 Nov Penang ECO Challenge Participants from local and abroad will compete in this tough event located in Balik Pulau,Penang. Participants are required to complete running, mountain biking, rafting and abseilling.

  • Vanue: Balik Pulau, Penang
  • Organiser: Knights of the Round Table Club & Municipal Council of Penang Island
  • Tel:+604-226 2959

15 Nov International Meatless Day Charity Carnival The staging of the carnoval aims to rpomote Penang's cultural diversity and ethnicity through our multifarious vegetarian foods for locals as well as visitors and tourists, including those from Europe, USA, India, China & Taiwan. We intent to show and show and promote Penang as a place where meatless cuisine is rich, plentiful and accessible. THis carnival will have several food stalls selling vegetarian food cooked by participants and chefs from restaurants, hotels, hawkers and also from non-governmental organisations. The carnival will also be used to raised money for charity.

  • Vanue: Jalan Padang Kota LamaEsplanade)
  • Time: 10am-3pm
  • Organiser: Malaysian Meatless Day Campaign Committee 2009
  • Tel: +604-261 0126
  • Fax: +6016-452 6132
  • Email: [email protected]/ [email protected]

1 Nov-31 Dec Penang International Lantern Festival Intricately designed lanerns with multiple motifs with light uo this festival season, chanting the audience with their intrinsic beuty along the enchanting full moon.

  • Vanue: Auto-City,Juru
  • Organiser: Penang Tourism Action Council
  • Tel:+604-262 0202
  • Fax:+604-263 1020

20 Nov Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta The Regatta is Malaysia's most challenging sailing event, involving coastal passage races from Port Klang to Pangkor, Pangkor to Penang, and Penang to Langkawi, with day races at Penang and Langkawi. It attracts international boats and is in its 20th consecutive year.

  • Vanue: Tnajung City Marina
  • Organiser: Royal Selangor Yacht Club
  • Tel: +603-3168 6964

29 Nov Penang International Bridge Marathon This annual run over the third longest bridge in the world and along the scenic coastal highway cater to serious runners as well as those who enjoy some fun in the sun.

  • Vanue: Penang Bridge
  • Organiser: Penang State Goverment/LIM
  • Tel:+604-650 5136

1-31 Dec Pesta Pulau Pinang 2009 A month-long fun fair with rides, games and a trade exhibition to cater for the whole family.

  • Vanue: Pesta Site, Sungai Nibong
  • Organiser: Penang State Goverment
  • Tel: +604-650 5136

1-6 Dec Penang Rifles International Open Championship Firearm enthusiats from the Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand get together to show their skills in this event.

  • Vanue: Penang Rifles Club(HQ)
  • Organiser: Penang Rifles Club
  • Tel: +04-226 2484/ +6019-446 0880

3-6 Dec The Penang Island Jazz Festival The 6th Annual Penang Island Jazz Festival will feaure local and international artistes on the main state. A number of supporting activities such as workshops, young talent jazz competition, poster, photography, painting and percussion exhibitions, fringe stage performances, community drum circle etc will be held in conjunction with the festival over the four day period.

  • Vanue: THe Bayview Beach Resort,Batu Feringgi
  • Organiser: The Caprocorn Connection
  • Tel: +603-2093 4725
  • Fax: +603-2093 4726

4-6 Dec Penang Open Synchronised Swimming Chanpionship Synchronised swimmers from China, USA Singapore, Indonesia, Macau, Japan, Thailand are expected to participate in this event.

  • Vanue: PISA
  • Organiser: Penang Amateur Swimming Association
  • Tel:+6019-456 2681

13 Dec Penang Starwalk 2009 An annual event by Star Publications(M) Bhd, with the objective to promote a healthy lifestyle.

  • Vanue: PISA
  • Organiser: Star PublicationsM) Bhd
  • Tel: +604-647 3388

20 Dec Chingay Parade An annual parade of giant flags, colourful floats and acrobatic stunts.

  • Vanue: Padang Bron-City Hall
  • Organiser: Penang State Government
  • Tel: +640-650 5136

24-31 Dec Auto-City New Year Countdown Pesta A family-oriented celebration with artistes, entertainment, cultural & musical shows, children activities and more to welcome the coming New Year at Auto-City

  • Vanue: Auto-City juru
  • Organiser: Auto-City
  • Tel: +640-501 1222


Heritage centres

Heritage centres

Heritage centres


Famous Beach

Famous Beach


Waterfalls

Waterfalls
  • Batu Ferringi - opposite Bayview Pacific Hotel
  • Titi Kerawang - Western side of the Island


Recreation Park

Recreation Park
  • Penang Botanic Gardens - Open daily, 5AM-8PM. Free admission.
  • Bukit Jambul Orchid, Hisbiscus & Reptile Garden - ). This garden is close to Hotel Equatorial and is about 10 minutes from Penang International Airport
  • Penang Butterfly Farm - Open Mon–Fri 9AM-5:30PM, Sat, Sun and public holidays 9AM–6PM
  • Fisheries Department Research Institute Aquarium - Daily 10AM-5PM. Adult RM5, children (7-12 years old) RM2, free admission for children under 7.
  • Tropical Spice Garden
  • Tropical Fruit Farm
  • Penang Bird Park


Temple

Temple


Food Recommended

Food Recommended
  • Street food - Assam Laksa,fried kuey teow, Cendol, Muar Chee, Ais Kachang, Lor Bak, Chee Chuang Fun, Nasi Kandar, Satay, Hokkien Mee, Loh Mee, Rojak, Lok lok,



Recommended to buy

Recommended to buy

Cities

Cities

The Island

  • Georgetown - The capital of Penang. The city was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2008.
  • Batu Ferringhi - Located on the north coast.
  • Bayan Lepas
  • Balik Pulau

Peninsula

Peninsula
  • Butterworth - The mainland gateway to Penang.
  • Bukit Mertajam
  • Bandar Perda
  • Nibong Tebal
  • Simpang Ampat
  • Seberang Jaya
  • Tasek Gelugor