doria, Author at Penang Global Tourism

06 May George Town Literary Festival (GTLF)

Posted at 15:12h in Annual Events, Oct - Dec

Held annually in the World UNESCO Heritage Site of George Town, GTLF is the most prominent literary platform of free speech in Malaysia and has a specific focus on world literature....

06 May Malaysia Day

Posted at 15:06h in Annual Events, July- Sept

A significant date in the history of Malaysia as it marks the joining together of Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak to form Malaysia in 1963....

06 May Merdeka Day

Posted at 14:58h in Annual Events, July- Sept

To commemorate Malaysia’s Independence Day, the Penang State Government organises an annual Merdeka Parade, where contingents representing various government agencies take part in the occasion....

06 May George Town Festival (GTF)

Posted at 14:46h in Annual Events, July- Sept

George Town Festival (GTF) is an annual festival held in Penang, in honour of the city’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. This year’s Festival is reimagined and curated as a hybrid...

06 May George Town Heritage Celebrations

Posted at 14:40h in Annual Events, July- Sept

George Town Heritage Celebrations is an annual event to celebrate the living heritage of George Town and to raise awareness about the importance of safeguarding our shared cultural heritage. The event is held online this...

06 May Penang International Food Festival (PIFF)

Posted at 14:34h in Annual Events, Apr-Jun

The Penang International Food Festival (PIFF) is a 22-day long annual event, offering visitors an exciting experience to indulge in Penang's famed food. Presenting endless delectable choices, PIFF is the place for food, stories, experience,...

06 May Penang Durian Festival

Posted at 14:28h in Annual Events, July- Sept

Durian is one of the most popular fruits in Penang, and a must-try for all visitors. There are many award-winning durians in Penang such as Ang Hae, D16, Ang Bak, Ang Jin, D700, and...

06 May Christmas

Posted at 13:09h in Cultural Events, Oct - Dec

Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world...

06 May Deepavali

Posted at 13:05h in Cultural Events, Oct - Dec

This colourful festival is also known as "The Festival of Lights" and is celebrated by Hindus all around the world. Oil lamps are lit and decorated in their homes on Deepavali morning as a way...

06 May Navratri Festival

Posted at 13:01h in Cultural Events, Oct - Dec

The Navratri Festival is a Hindu religious festival. For 9 days, devotees pray to the Goddess Durga, Goddess Lakshimi and Goddess Saraswathy in hopes of being bestowed with power, wealth, and education....

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