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Event Highlights
The people in Penang celebrate all year round festivals including religious, cultural and arts. They happen almost every month such as the acrobatic lion dances during Chinese New Year, the intricate weaving of ketupat (rice dumplings) during Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Eid Mubarak) and the unbelievable body piercings that are seen during Thaipusam (a Hindu religious festival). Besides these, home-grown arts festivals are increasingly popular with global travellers such as the highly-anticipated George Town Festival and the international award-winning George Town Literary Festival. Other annual events such as the Catholic St Anne’s Feast Day, Penang International Food Festival, George Town Festival, George Town Heritage Celebration, Penang Bridge International Marathon and Penang International Dragon Boat Festival are not to be missed in Penang.
Chap Goh Meh
Celebrated on the 15th day of the Chinese Lunar Calendar, Chap Goh Meh is the final day of the two week-long Chinese New Year celebration. It is also known as Chinese Valentine’s Day. On this day, the singles carry out the Mandarin Tossing Ceremony and look forward to welcoming their new love and happiness.
05 May, 2022
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is celebrated on the first day of the Lunar Calendar, with each year ushering in a zodiac animal ruling sign. Celebrations start on the eve of Chinese New Year where family members gather for a Reunion Dinner.
05 May, 2022
Penang CNY Celebration (Miaohui)
Penang CNY Celebration (Miao Hui) is an annual event held during CNY to showcase and promote Chinese traditional culture. This year, the celebration is held virtually through social media and webinar platforms.
05 May, 2022
Pongal Celebration
Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated by Hindus, usually in January or February, when crops like paddy and sugarcane are harvested.
05 May, 2022
Thaipusam
Thaipusam is a religious occasion held by devotees for the purpose of seeking blessings, fulfilling vows, and offering thanks to Lord Murugan.
05 May, 2022
Hari Raya Aidilfitri
In Malaysia, the Muslims celebrate the start of the month of Syawal with their families and friends. It marks the end of a month-long fasting during Ramadan.
06 May, 2022
Nuzul Al-Quran
On the 17th day of the holy Ramadan month, a national-level celebration called the Nuzul Al-Quran is held to commemorate the day Prophet Muhammad S.A.W first received the revelation from heaven. It is observed as a public holiday in most states.
06 May, 2022
Penang International Food Festival (PIFF)
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, culture and traditions.
06 May, 2022
Ramadan Bazaar
During the Muslim fasting month, a sumptuous array of food, local delicacies, festive cookies, clothing, and religious items are sold at month-long evening Ramadan Bazaars around the state.
05 May, 2022
Thai Water Festival (Songkran)
Songkran or Water Festival is a traditional festival celebrated by Thai and Burmese devotees to mark the beginning of a New Year. It is celebrated by liberally splashing water on each other.
05 May, 2022
Vaisakhi
Vaisakhi marks the harvest festival and the start of the Punjabi New Year. The occasion is observed by the Sikh community with prayers in Sikh temples.
06 May, 2022
Wesak Day
Wesak Day is observed by devotees to celebrate Buddha's birthday, enlightenment and achievement of Nirvana. The occasion is observed by devotees with prayers in temples.
06 May, 2022
Awal Muharram
Also known as Maal Hijrah, it marks the first day in the Islamic Calendar (Hijrah Calendar). It is equivalent to the 1st of January in the Gregorian Calendar. In most states, it is gazetted as a public holiday.
06 May, 2022
George Town Festival (GTF)
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 festival, integrating traditional forms of on-site entertainment with modern virtual elements.
06 May, 2022
George Town Heritage Celebrations
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 year so festival enthusiasts can expect interactive and educational programmes.
06 May, 2022
Hungry Ghost Festival
The Hungry Ghost Festival is believed to be when the Gates of Hell are opened for spirits and ghosts to roam freely. Makeshift altars are erected at roadsides where giant joss sticks are lit and food offered. Staged operas are also conducted for the entertainment of ghosts, spirits, and the public on a nightly basis.
06 May, 2022
Malaysia Day
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, 2022
Merdeka Day
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, 2022
Penang Durian Festival
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 plenty more.
06 May, 2022
St. Anne’s Festival
A 10-day religious occasion to observe St. Anne’s feast day.
06 May, 2022
Christmas
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, 2022
Deepavali
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 of thanking the Gods for happiness, knowledge, peace, and wealth.
06 May, 2022
George Town Literary Festival (GTLF)
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, 2022
Navratri Festival
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.
06 May, 2022
Nine Emperor Gods Festival
The Nine Emperor Gods Festival is celebrated on the 1st till 9th day of the ninth month in the lunar calendar. Throughout this festival, rituals such as skewering and fire walking ceremonies are carried out. On the last day, the Gods are sent off to the sea accompanied by many other colourful floats.
06 May, 2022