New visitors almost always come to the island (see how to travel from KL to Penang) with a few things in mind: visiting George Town and the famous Penang Street Art, eating a lot of Penang Food such as the famous Penang laksa, indulge in one of its best Western food restaurants, bring kids to see butterflies and creepy crawlies… Continue reading Best Time to Visit Penang: A Perfect Month by Month Guide to 26 Unforgettable Penang Events and Festivals
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6 Unmissable Highlights from George Town Festival 2017 Week Two
The programmes in the second week of GTF 2017 radiated a different vibe. In the first week, we explored the beauty of ASEAN cultures and our own traditional art forms. While the highlights of George Town Festival 2017 week two were two stellar stage performances at Dewan Sri Pinang that brought different flavours through the… Continue reading 6 Unmissable Highlights from George Town Festival 2017 Week Two
5 Definite Highlights from George Town Festival 2017 Week One
This is a busy year for Joe Sidek’s Productions: right after curating the first edition of Kuching’s Rainforest Fringe Festival, the team returned to Penang to kick off a new edition of George Town Festival, in its eighth edition. We have attended a number of events over the first of the festival’s six weekends. We… Continue reading 5 Definite Highlights from George Town Festival 2017 Week One
Penang Potehi Brings Back the Stories of Old Penang
Have you ever imagined what was Penang like a century ago? Well, now you can see it for yourself, and free of charge — this summer, Old Penang will be taken back to life through the power of Penang Potehi, a traditional glove-puppet performance. Mark these dates on your calendar of Penang’s must-see festivals. Ombak-Ombak… Continue reading Penang Potehi Brings Back the Stories of Old Penang