Activities

Pasar Malam – Penang Night Market

A trip to Malaysia is almost certainly incomplete without a night market experience, even more so in Penang. More

Merdeka Parade

A national independence day celebration, the Merdeka Parade (or Independence parade) is celebrated on a grand scale throughout the country.

Malaysia International Lion Dance on Stilts Competition

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.More

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. More

Penang Bon Odori Festival

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.More

St. Anne’s Festival in Bukit Mertajam, Penang

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.More

George Town World Heritage Day and Celebration

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.

Hungry Ghost Festival

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.More

Ramadan Month and Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Here is what you need to know about Ramadan Bazaar and Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations in Penang.

Escape to Nature in Penang

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.

Penang, the Street Food Haven Part 2

Great Al Jazeera Program on Penang, the life, the culture, the heritage and ultimately, the food by Veronica Pedrosa.More

Penang, the Street Food Haven Part 1

Great Al Jazeera Program on Penang, the life, the culture, the heritage and ultimately, the food by Veronica Pedrosa.

Penang is number 8 in top 10

Penang is number 8 in the “10 Islands to Explore Before You Die”. The Article by Gary McKechnie, “10 Islands to Explore Before You Die” puts Penang on number 8 of the list of must visit island in this lifetime.More

Tell us more… Little Girl

It’s your turn to tell us more about this mural in Penang… and here it is based on feedback from our readers.More

Chew Jetty the Art Canvas

Chew Jetty, one of the many waterfront settlements in the north east of the Island located next to the Ferry link between the island and Butterworth on the mainland has had a makeover.More

Dragon Boat Festival 2012

For those who missed the Penang International Dragon Boat Festival 2012 last weekend at the Teluk Bahang Dam, here is a collection of photographs of the event. More