'>Block your calendar from 12 to 14 March 2010 because you will not want to miss the chance to witness the most happening event of the year - the GO Penang International 2010 Megafest at Penang Esplanade! An event jointly organized by the Penang State Tourism Development & Culture and ROOTS Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd, the Go Penang International 2010 is a total experience Mega Festival engineered to make your adrenaline rush and heart thumps throughout the three-day event with Go-kart and Food as one...

'>In conjunction with the Maulidur Rasul Celebration this weekend to celebrate the history of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W's teaching and in effort to further unite the Muslim Community, the Penang State Tourism Development & Culture will be organising a photo contest opened to all, to capture the uniqueness of the Malay living culture and customs in Penang.

Snap shots of anything from the Maulidur Rasul Celebration to the traditional and peaceful 'kampung' lifestyle, nightly 'pasar malam', the...

'>This Chap Goh Meh full moon... get ready for a colossal event in the heart of Penang Heritage city... 今年的元宵节，大家准备好于槟城旧关仔角庆祝这盛大的节日!

Chap Goh Meh is synonymous with the 'Tim Kam' tradition. Fall in love again under the blanket of the stars of the South China Sea at the Esplanade Penang - the original place where Mandarin oranges were picked up by suitors and presented to unmarried maidens.

Over two days on 27 & 28 Feb 2010, MYPENANG...

'>PRESS STATEMENT ON THE MAULIDUR RASUL CELEBRATIONS IN PENANG BY YB TUAN LAW HENG KIANG
CHAIRMAN OF THE STATE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE COMMITTEE

The Maulidur Rasul Celebration is one of several auspicious celebrations for Muslims and it is officially celebrated at State level in Penang every year. In conjunction with this special celebration, the State Government will be organising various activities with the objective of celebrating the history of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W.’s teachings...

'>Penangites from near and afar are invited to celebrate Chap Goh Meh at MYPENANG Reunion on 27 & 28 February 2010 starting daily from 5.00pm until late at The Esplanade and Padang Kota Lama in Penang Heritage City.

“The 15th day Chap Goh Meh Chinese New Year tradition of throwing mandarin oranges “Tim Kam” into the sea began at the Esplanade and is one of Penang’s long-time traditions. It gives me great pleasure to welcome all visitors over the long weekend to Penang to celebrate...

'>“Tiger” Chinese New Year Message By Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng In Komtar, George Town On 13 February 2010.

CAT Governance Especially In Education, Economy And Social Welfare Will Determine The Success Of Penang’s Efforts To Transform Itself Into An International City For All.

The Penang Pakatan Rakyat state government wishes all Penangnites a Happy Chinese New Year in the Year of the Tiger. Just as a tiger is part of the cat family, Penang PR government has adopted the CAT...

'>Chinese New Year Message from YB Mr Danny Law Heng Kiang
Chairman of the State Tourism Development and Culture Committee

Gong Xi Fa Cai! May the Year of The Tiger come prancing in to usher manifold wealth and good fortune!

From the first day of Chinese New Year which also falls on Valentine’s Day, 14th February, right up to the last weekend of February, Penang will be bustling with activities and celebrations for both the locals and our visitors from within and out of the country.

Among...

'>International celebrity showcase concert, DJs, 88 vendor bazaar, lion dance, fireworks and more!

Go International Group together with MYFM 101.8 with the full endorsement of Penang State Tourism & Development office will produce a grand Chap Goh Meh celebration titled “MYPENANG Chinese New Year Reunion Celebration”! The event, themed 'For the love of Penang, come home', will be held over two days from 27th to 28th February 2010 starting from 5.30pm until late at The Esplanade and Padang...

'>The streets of Penang is the place to see and to be seen this Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day Holiday with glittering lights and colourful decoratives of the festive season adorning the trees and walkways.

Lights and decoratives are now in the midst of being strung up along the roads of Penang particularly Light Street for the public to admire while driving through and also for them to take a stroll along  the walkway for a picture perfect good time.

Besides the picturesque lights...

'>Theme: Thaipusam 2010
Date of submission: 29th January 2010.
Closing date: 8th February 2010. 5pm

This weekend, we invite you to explore the best of Penang during the Thaipusam Festival held on 29th, 30th & 31st January 2010. Bring out your cameras during this festival and take shots of anything related to Thaipusam - whether it's the spiritual skewering and piercing, the revealing of the holy silver chariot, the dancing kavadis or the pilgrimage towards the Waterfall Temple.

Capture...

'>The Star Online. 29 January 2010.

By Manjit Kaur

PENANG’S main tourist spots such as the Esplanade and Gurney Drive will be all lit up for the coming Chinese New Year, said state Tourism Development chairman Danny Law.

“Our Chinese New Year lights will be similar to Hong Kong and Singapore’s fantastic Christmas lights which have become tourist attractions in their own right.

“The state aims to become the number one destination for tourists to come and celebrate the Year of the...

The Star Online

PENANG is set to woo more tourists through the various programmes and festivities lined up in the Visit Penang Year 2010-2012.

With more than 40 events and celebrations taking place over the next 11 months, state Tourism Development and Culture Com-mittee chairman Danny Law Heng Kiang said the state was going all out to promote the Pearl of the Orient.

“We will go overseas occasionally to take part in tourism exhibitions as well to give away leaflets, DVDs and publicity...