Date: 22nd February – 24th February 2013

Venue: Sunway Carnival Mall



The Wedding Host 2013 at Sunway Carnival Mall is a 3-day bridal fair beginning 22nd of February untill the 24th of  February and will be hosted by Suki, One FM DJ.

The event aims to provide a wholesome solution for all wedding needs under one roof from a selection of local to international wedding vendors offering a wide variety of wedding and honeymoon packages; to catering, jewelleries, photoand videographer...

 

Date: 24th February 2013

Time: 7.30 pm to 10.00pm

Venue: City Hall, Padang Esplanade

In conjunction with the Penang State Chap Goh Meh Open House, for the first time ever, there will be a second stage dedicated to showcasing and promoting Penang Peranakan Culture by the State Chinese (Penang) Associaton.

Visitors will be entertained from 7.30 pm to 10.00pm with an array of exciting performances including traditional joget, pantun, dondang sayang, martial arts, traditional games and a...

Date: 24 February 2013
Time: 6.30pm – 11.00pm
Venue: Esplanade

Celebrate Chap Goh Meh on a grander scale this year with a state open house, cultural performances, and a grand fireworks display. The celebration will begin with a Chingay and Lion Dance performance followed by the customary tossing of mandarin oranges with the Penang Chief Minister, The Right Honourable Mr Lim Guan Eng.

The night’s program also include ‘Dondang Sayang’, singing performances by singers from Astro and...

Event: Chinese New Year Cultural Heritage Celebration 2013

Date: 16th February 2013 (Saturday)

Time: 3.00pm – 12 midnight

Venue: Armenian St, Ah Quee St, Acheh St, Canon St, Chulia St, Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, Soo Hong Lane and Kampong Kolam
Admission: FREE

Organized by the Penang State government, the Penang Chinese Clan Council and Clan Association Youth Committee Penang;  the festival will begin at 3pm till midnight on the 16th of February all around George Town.

This year...

Event: Hokkien New Year (Thni Kong Seh)
Date: 17 February 2013
Time: 7.00pm to 12 midnight
Venue: Chew Jetty / Hillway Road (Penang Hill), Ayer Itam

Hokkien New Year or Thni Kong Seh (Jade Emperor’s Birthday) in Hokkien falls on the ninth day of Chinese New Year. It is celebrated all over Malaysia but on a grander scale in Penang due to the large population of Hokkien Chinese on the island and mainland.

The biggest Hokkien New Year celebrations will take place at the Jade Emperor...

Event: Chap Goh Meh Penang State Open House

Date: 24 February 2013
Time: 8.00pm – 9.30pm
Venue: Esplanade
*Free admission

The Penang State Government will be holding an open house in conjunction with the Chap Goh Meh Celebration at Esplanade on the last day of Chinese New Year. The night will open at 6.00pm with a Chingay, Lion and Dragon Dance performances, ‘Dondang Sayang’, and the tossing of mandarin oranges led by Chief Minister, YAB Mr Lim Guan Eng.

After the customary Chap...

Date: 9 February 2012, Chinese New Year Eve
Time: 9.00pm onwards
Venue: City Hall, Esplanade, Penang

The Penang State Tourism Development and Culture office invites everyone to join in the fun at Esplanade with Astro this Chinese New Year’s eve after reunion dinners. This countdown will also be broadcasted live on Astro AEC and features performances by local celebrities, various cultural performances, fireworks and more.

The general program for the countdown in Penang is as...

The Chinese New Year Celebration is no longer a celebration for only the Chinese Community where family members reunite and spread joy and love. In fact, has morphed into a celebration for all Malaysians. It is during times like this, we take the opportunity to rekindle our friendship with friends and neighbours regardless of race and creed.

In conjuction with Chinese New Year celebration, the Penang State government invites everyone to attend our annual Open House as below:

Chief...

Article by HELEN ONG

Phew! I’m tired! That’s because during the recent year-end round of festivities, I took it upon myself to do the honours, ie roast the turkey together with all the trimmings – even to the extent of making my own mince pies.

Although the meal itself was a big success – at least I think it was! – the amount of work required to plan it, shop for it, prepare, cook and serve it not to mention the clearing up means it’s not something I care to repeat. With...

Event: Kek Lok Si display of lights
Date: 6 February – 9 March 2013
Location: Kek Lok Si Temple, Air Itam

Penang’s iconic temple, ‘Kek Lok Si’ or the Temple of Supreme Bliss has started preparing for its annual lighting ceremony. This year, the temple will be lighted up four days before the first day of Chinese New Year and will continue to be lighted up every night until 9 March. The lighting of the temple symbolizes peace, luck and prosperity.

The 122-year-old Kek Lok Si Temple...

The Straits Chinese Jewelry Museum, a new addition to the Pinang Peranakan Mansion is set to officially open in June during the 2013 George Town Festival. The museum showcases the epitome of Baba Nyonya jewelry and is the first of its kind to be opened in Penang. The building housing these jewels is also furnished with Straits Chinese furniture and collectibles and adjoins the Pinang Peranakan Mansion through the Chinese Jade garden.

The museum displays the rare and priceless collections of...

Depart from : Straits Quay Marina

Fee: RM 175 per person

Relax on board the “Whale” while enjoying the beautiful Penang from the sea. The cruise will pass Pulau Tikus island, Tanjung Bungah Floating Mosque, Batu Feringghi and Teluk Bahang fishing village.

If the sea Is not favourable , the cruise will go towards the south side, to see the majestic Penang Bridge, the 2nd Bridge and Jerejak Island. The cruise departs at 2.30pm and returns at 5.30pm

Other Daily tours schedule:

Sunday -...